A NEW purpose-built maternity theatre has finally opened at Letterkenny General Hospital, sixteen years after the Obstetrics unit was completed in 2004. The first three planned caesarean section births took place on Thursday with another list scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday. Dr Kevin Bailey, Consultant Anaesthetist, said they were ‘very pleased’ that the new maternity theatre […]
Retiring consultant casts cold eye on health service
A leading hospital consultant has admitted that the failings of the Health Service left him both frustrated and depressed for much of the past decade. Mr Peter O’Rourke, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital, recently retired after an eventful twenty-three year career in Donegal. Unacceptable waiting lists and cancellations have been cited as […]
Choreographer’s latest show inspired by grandparents
A NEW aerial dance show by the Circus Company Fidget Feet will come to Letterkenny this weekend and has been inspired by choreographer Chantal McCormick’s memories of going to bingo in Castlefin Hall with her grandparents. The show ‘Bingo Wings’ blends circus, aerial dance and theatre, and the production company is looking for locals […]
Butt Drama Circle to perform Brian Friel classic
THE award-winning Butt Drama Circle will bring the Brian Friel classic ‘Dancing At Lughnasa’ back to the stage of the Balor Theatre this week.
Intensive acting course starting soon
AN intensive acting course for adults will commence shortly at An Grianán in Letterkenny in association with the renowned Workhouse Theatre Company.
Donegal theatre world mourns loss of shining lights
THE Donegal theatre world is in deep mourning following the passing of two of its brightest lights.
Audition call for Christmas panto at the Balor
THE first audition for this year’s Christmas panto at the Balor Theatre, Ballybofey, will be held next weekend.
Hilarious play with topical theme comes to Letterkenny
COMEDY lovers can look forward to next week’s local production of the hilarious world-famous Italian classic – Can’t Pay Won’t Pay. For their debut production, the new Bread and Roses Theatre Company presents a “Donegal treatment” of the legendary Dario Fo’s political comedy farce. It will run at An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny, next Thursday and […]
Acting workshop for adult beginners at the Balor
AN ACTING workshop for adult beginners and improvers will commence next week at the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey.
‘Face to Face’ with cultural diversity
A NEW community theatre company will be presenting its first production at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny on Monday, November 26.