By Dionne Meehan CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce (108) is now believed to be the oldest person in Ireland. It follows the recent passing of Galway’s Phyllis Furness. Advertisement Ms Furness died in Galway on August 12 after celebrating her 109th birthday on May 23 at Moycullen Nursing Home. After turning 108-years-old on New Year’s Eve, […]
Donegal Half Marathon: Gary Slevin and Claire McGuigan take the honours
Gary Slevin claimed victory in this morning’s Donegal Half Marathon in Letterkenny in a time of 73 minutes and 14 seconds. The Foyle Valley was just over a minute ahead of Letterkenny AC’s Ciaran McGonagle (1:15:16) in second, over with Ciaran McGonagle of Letterkenny AC, with Charlie O’Donnell from Rosses AC third (1:16:02). Letterkenny AC’s […]
‘Sew far so good’ . . . Sheila’s unique business idea helping the community
By Dionne Meehan A UNIQUE consignment dress hub with the ethos of resale, repair, repurpose and rebuild has just opened in Letterkenny. Circular Dress Collaborative, located on the Thorn Road, is the brainchild of Shelia Clancy O’Donnell, a New York native who relocated to Donegal a number of years ago. Advertisement From the age of five-years-old, […]
Letterkenny cheapest town for students
LETTERKENNY is still the cheapest student town in Ireland, despite a slight increase in costs from last year. That’s according to The Switcher.ie Cost of Living Study, released this week. The survey tots up the overall cost of college with fees, accommodation, groceries, transport costs and more to help students budget. Advertisement In 2024, it costs […]
North West Truck Fest is back and driving support for Donegal Down Syndrome
By Tara McCormack THE NORTH WEST Truck Fest is set to roll into Letterkenny, bringing with it a celebration of the best in trucking culture, all while raising much-needed funds for the Donegal Down Syndrome Association. This year’s event will take place at the Council Grounds on the Neil T Blaney Road in Letterkenny and promises […]
Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh not contesting general election
LETTERKENNY Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has announced that he will not contest the upcoming general election. This comes after he was nominated by a number of people and put forward for selection to represent Fine Gael in Donegal. In a statement to the Donegal News, Cllr Kavanagh said: “I will not be contesting the convention for […]
From the barbers to Dáil Éireann- Gerry McKeever to contest General Election
by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY barber Gerry McKeever is to lodge his nomination paper for the forthcoming General Election as an independent candidate, with housing, infrastructure and the fisheries policy central to his manifesto. While it may be the first political outing for the well-known local barber, who was raised on the Market Square, for more than 40 years Gerry […]
TikTok sensation to appear at Leaving Cert Results Night Letterkenny
AS Leaving Cert results night approaches, students across Ireland are gearing up for a night of celebration, and this year’s event at The Gasworks in Letterkenny promises to be unforgettable. The popular venue is set to host none other than TikTok and social media sensation James Doyle, famously known as ‘Protein Bor,’ who will be […]
Clare O’Donnell reflects on her festival journey urging girls to embrace confidence
By Tara McCormack LETTERKENNY native and Donegal Mary, Clare O’Donnell was treated to a special homecoming celebration last weekend as friends and family marked her selection as the 2024 Mary From Dunglow in style. Fires blazed at the town’s Cullion Road where neighbours and friends turned out to offer their congratulations. Advertisement Her selection as […]
World Championship success for Glencar’s inspiring mother-daughter dance duo
By Tara McCormack In an awe-inspiring display of determination, Kim Fox, 42, and her daughter Priya, 9, from Glencar, Letterkenny, brought home a prestigious award from the O18 Open PNC UDO World Dance Championships held in Blackpool last weekend. The dynamic duo clinched an impressive 4th place after competing against over a hundred couples in […]