STRABANE Academy is a controlled, co-educational and non-denominational grammar school. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome all children, regardless of religion, race, or social background. We are proud of the diversity of our pupils and seek to be inclusive in all our activities. Our caring ethos, pastoral activities and induction programme provide […]
Ulster boxing titles from young Donegal brothers
Seán Brady Devenney (11) and older brother Cathaír (12) from Corgary, Ballybofey, now progress to the All-Ireland finals in Dublin next week.
Mourne Antiques celebrates 25 years in business
MOURNE Antiques on the Main Street in Letterkenny is celebrating 25 years in business. Owner Frances Spears took over the store from her mother in 1989 when it was located in Strabane and she then moved the store to Letterkenny three years later. Advertisement Frances said the key to her success is having “quality” […]
Vets consider moving practice across the border
I know of one local person who is attending veterinary college in Budapest while another student vet from Castlefin is studying in Wagga, Wagga.
Great White Lies secure top prize at Sounds Like Summer
Following a series of heats and a rollicking finale on Saturday night, Great White Lies have clinched the top prize at this year’s Sounds Like Summer competition. Facing stiff competition from Chloe Heatley, Ruairi McCafferty and Liam Cannon, Great White Lies were given the nod from judges Martin Gallen, Anne-Marie Devine, Brian Hassan and Saide […]
Sounds Like Summer is back
The Alley Theatre has put a call out to musicians across the island of Ireland to get involved in the return of this year’s Sounds Like Summer (SLS) music competition. SLS which is a fabulous opportunity for unsigned bands and musicians, previously ran from 2008 – 2013 and attracted artists from as far […]
Appeal for help to repatriate tragic African man
A MAJOR fundraising drive is underway to repatriate the remains of a popular young man from Zimbabwe who passed away suddenly in Ballybofey recently.
Asthma struggle inspires singer to raise £6,500
A TYRONE singer with close connections to Donegal launched his first ever single and raised over £6,500 for asthma research.
Donegal success at Cage Warriors
ON Saturday night a Donegal man is big return to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts with a confident performance in Dublin.
Father of drowned Lifford man welcomes re-opening of ‘custody suite’
THE father of a Lifford man who drowned after escaping police custody has said he hopes the re-opening of Strabane custody suite will prevent such a tragedy happening again.