CUTS on teachers’ allowances being considered at the Croke Park 2 negotiations could have a detrimental effect on staff currently working at island, Gaeltacht schools and Gaelscoileanna.
An Grianán Theatre gets its own Kinnegar ale
A RATHMULLAN-based brewery quickly making a name for itself has just produced its very first personalised beer for a Donegal venue.
‘Major concern’ over Oatfield demolition
PLANNERS are seeking further information after “major concerns” were expressed about an application to demolish the landmark Oatfield sweet factory.
Beo national final in Letterkenny this weekend
THE national final of Beo will take place in the Regional Cultural Centre tonight (Friday), and it promises to be a great night of high jinx for the six finalists who are in with a chance to win €10,000 worth of prizes.
First Letterkenny heritage magazine launched
ON MONDAY night guest of honour May McClintock launched Issue 1 of By The Way, a magazine aimed at publicising the Cathedral town in a positive light and creating awareness of the work the heritage group does.
Trad Rock with Sontas this St Patrick’s Weekend
NORTHWEST trad rock group Sontas are coming to Letterkenny this weekend for a special St Patrick’s Weekend performance at An Grianán Theatre.
Free film festival at Regional Cultural Centre
THE Regional Cultural Centre (RCC), Letterkenny, is participating in the Foyle Film Festival Inter Cultural and Anti-Racism Programme once again from March 21 to 23.
Kavanagh: “We must step it up for Kerry”
Rory Kavanagh feels in the form of his life. The St Eunan’s man speaks to Chris McNulty…
Revenue seize cigarettes in Letterkenny
OFFICERS from Revenue’s Customs Service seized 16,320 cigarettes and 2.8kgs of tobacco in Letterkenny on Wednesday, March 6, with an estimated total retail value of €8,515 and potential loss to the Exchequer of €6,681.
Major boost for Little John Nee
FORTY years ago a young 13-year-old Letterkenny boy saw Jimi Hendrix on television for the first time and knew what he wanted to be – a performer. That boy was Little John Nee, last Sunday’s recipient of the Irish Times Theatre Award for Best Sound Design for his show Sparkplug.