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 […]
Ramelton woman to highlight mica crisis in Toronto
“I feel very passionate about this. I have seen families living in caravans. Marriages are breaking down due to the stress of mica.”
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 […]
Letterkenny St.Patrick’s Day Parade – Celebrating the Rhythm of our Nation
“Ireland 100 Years On – The Rhythm of Our Nation” is the Saint Patrick’s Day theme for Letterkenny
Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade needs you!
WITH just a week to go to the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade, Letterkenny Chamber is calling on as many sporting groups, community groups and businesses to get involved.