by Louise Doyle SIX local performance groups who have teamed up in a desperate bid to secure safe rehearsal space within Letterkenny’s former courthouse have made a fresh appeal. Under plans, the historic building is set to be transformed into a tourist attraction. Advertisement But local theatre and drama groups are pleading with Donegal County Council […]
Penneys rally around colleague diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
By Dionne Meehan THE STAFF in Penneys Letterkenny are preparing to strut their stuff on the catwalk in a bid to raise funds for their colleague Olivia Robb who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Working in Penneys for almost 30 years, Olivia is a well-known face in the store and is adored by […]
Huge crowds expected at three meetings tonight
by Jerome Hughes and Louise Doyle MINISTER Charlie McConalogue has vowed that he will get the ‘best outcome for farmers’. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland was speaking to the Donegal News yesterday ahead of Donegal Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) annual general meeting (AGM) in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny at 8pm this evening. Advertisement It […]
Men’s mental health workshop for Letterkenny
The ‘Stronger Mind, Stonger Life’ men’s workshop will be held in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, on Saturday, March 9 from 12pm to 5pm.
Diocese of Raphoe bids fond farewell to Bishop
Well-wishers from Donegal’s 33 parishes, and beyond, filled St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny for a mass of thanksgiving for Bishop Alan McGuckian
Scarcity of ETB school cleaners
A discussion at the latest ETB meeting in Letterkenny heard how there could be a shortage of cleaners in schools.
Special birthday for James Blake, Letterkenny
A big happy birthday is extended to well known Letterkenny man James Blake. James, from the ‘foot of the town’, recently celebrated his 80th birthday. The taxi driver and great community man, is offered every good wish from all his friends.
Applications open for disability fund
Letterkenny councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has welcomed the opening of applications for the 2024 Disability Participation and Awareness Fund. With ‘The Centre of Independent Living’ and the ‘No Barriers Foundation’ previously being recipients of the Fund, Cllr Kavanagh hopes Donegal will benefit this year again. “The Fund is a great opportunity for local non-profit organisations in […]
Posters appear on Dry Arch Roundabout
by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS driving into Letterkenny in the last few days will undoubtedly have spotted a few additions to the Dry Arch Roundabout. Two posters have been placed atop of the sculpture on the roundabout, which is known as ‘The Workers’. Advertisement One of the posters reads: ‘It’s too extreme. No’, and is thought […]
John Bishop announces second Letterkenny show
Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting ‘Back At It’ – doing what he does best – with a new tour for 2024 including an extra date for An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny due to phenomenal demand on May 23. Tickets are on sale this Friday at 10am. After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, […]