Slugger O'Toole (Free subscription) | yesterday
For many years the border has cast a gloomy economic shadow by turns on either side. For a long time, towns on the northern side of the border have suffered economically. Letterkenny prospered at Derry’s expense. And Dundalk at Newry’s. In fact the shoe has been on the other foot for some time now, but it has only recently become a major issue in the Republic since the global credit crunch has...
A Pint of Unionist Lite (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
...Dundalk, Cork and Letterkenny. It might seem strange for a member of the Republican Party to be suggesting that patriotism cannot be exercised north of the Border. After all, isn't the most patriotic thing to buy Irish-made goods wherever they are sold (and, preferably, at the cheapest prices), especially when the retailer down South may be foreign-owned? Those cash-conscious *patriots* south...
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
Regional News »Text Size:Thursday, November 27, 2008Plans for new power line in DonegalTIM O'BRIENEIRGRID IS to lodge a planning application within two weeks for a new high-voltage power line in Co Donegal.The 100km line from south of Killybegs to Letterkenny is one of a series of regional upgrades for which EirGrid is to seek planning permission over coming years as part of its strategy to...
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
... gone through the roof in the past five years and it's now great value," says the 37-year-old from Letterkenny.Indeed, with the value of the South African rand 25 per cent lower than a year ago, life on the Cape is very affordable for the Irish all round.Even when you factor in a €1,000 airfare for the 12-hour flight from London to Cape Town, a property in South Africa can still prove to...
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
... Sleeping Beauty Ulster Theatre Company presents this traditional pantomime. An Grianán, Letterkenny, Dec 2-13, various times. €15.50/€10.50, 074-9120777. angrianan.comDUBLIN Cinderella The longest-running traditional pantomime in town, starring Richie Hayes, Maria McDermottroe, Leanne Moore and Shane O'Reilly. Gaiety Theatre, South King St, Nov 30-Feb 1, various times. €16.50-€34, 01-6771717,...
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
... in the case of Seán O'Donnell (23), a player with Termon GAA club, Co Donegal, who was before Letterkenny District Court last Thursday.The judge questioned Termon GAA team manager Tommy Ryan as to the attitude of the GAA to O'Donnell, whom he described as a "drunkard" who "persistently acted the blaggard".Mr Ryan, a Termon publican, was giving evidence to the court as to the good character...
