Letterkenny Chamber rules out alternative Easter event


By Dionne Meehan AFTER the cancellation of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Letterkenny, an alternative Easter event has this week been deemed “not feasible”. The difficult decision to cancel this year’s parade was made by the newly elected Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce President, Jimmy Stafford, after a serious road traffic collision claimed the life […]


Excitement for Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade


WITH just days to go until Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, excitement is mounting across the town. One of the largest parades in the county, this year promises to be another spectacular celebration, bringing a true festival atmosphere to Letterkenny. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, the parade is set to showcase a […]


Donegal man to lead this year’s Pittsburgh parade


DONEGAL man Pete Shovlin has been made Grand Marshall of the Pittsburgh St Patrick’s Day Parade. Mr Shovlin (90) was born in Liskerraghan, located outside Ardara. He emigrated to London as a young man and married here before moving to Pittsburg. He met his late wife Sheila Sweeney at the Shamrock Irish Dance Hall in […]