Large crowds gathered in Derry this afternoon for the funeral of the second teenager killed in the fatal collision in St Johnston. The broken-hearted community heard how Daniel Cullen’s magnetic charisma, irresistible charm and kind heartedness left an impact on everyone he met. Daniel and Caoimhin Porter-McLoone, who were both 18, died when the car […]
Letterkenny man fined for cocaine possession
A LETTERKENNY man has been fined €250 after being found to have a quantity of cocaine in his possession. James Duncan, with an address at Cnoc Ard Apartments, appeared at the recent sitting of Falcarragh District Court after being charged with the offence on March 8, 2025. Gardai stopped the defendant’s vehicle at the Clanree Hotel […]
Your Money: How Irish business owners can invest profits tax efficiently
Strong profits are a welcome sign of business success. Yet once Corporation Tax has been accounted for, many Directors are left asking the same question: what is the most effective way to use retained earnings? Allowing surplus cash to sit idle in a company account may feel prudent, but over time it can result in unnecessary tax […]
Amnesty International lecture to take place in ATU Donegal
AMNESTY Ireland Executive Director Stephen Bowen will deliver a lecture entitled, ‘Human Rights and the Global Disorder’ in Donegal ATU, Letterkenny. The lecture, in conjunction with ATU Law Society and the Palestine Solidarity Society, takes place on Tuesday, March 3 at 10.30am. Mr Bowen is a social justice and human rights advocate, lawyer and academic with over 30 […]
How a ‘leap of faith’ led to a burgeoning business for Linda McClean
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In this week’s The Third Degree column Paul Bradley spoke with Linda McClean of Mallow Mia. Having grown up on a farm in Donegal, Linda was “always mad about food, flavours and cooking”. Linda’s impressive work experience saw her based in England and Germany, before returning home, where, supported by Donegal Women’s Network, she turned her […]
‘We just fell in love with the stunning scenery’
NEWLYWEDS Maureen and Ciarán Gildea celebrated their big day at An Chúirt Hotel after an intimate service amidst the ruins of the Old Church in the stunning Poisoned Glen on September 12, 2025. Ciarán, a native of Ardara, and Maureen Blair, from Holytown just outside of Glasgow, tied the knot in a ceremony that reflected […]
Deputy Ward secures Ombudsman oversight of Defective Concrete Appeals Panel
Deputy Charles Ward has welcomed confirmation from the Office of the Ombudsman that the Defective Concrete Blocks Appeals Panel will now fall under its remit. This is a major step forward for homeowners who have been trapped in the appeal system for years, often facing delays and uncertainty while living in unsafe homes. While the […]
Calls for increased investment in ambulance service as demand rises
TWELVE ambulances were left waiting hours to offload patients at the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital, the latest meeting of Regional Health Forum West heard. The incident has led to renewed calls for greater investment in the ambulance service as demand continues to grow across Donegal. Councillor Gerry McMonagle told the meeting on Tuesday of last week […]
Arts Council exhibition invites young people in Donegal to ‘Connect with Nature’
YOUNG people in Donegal are invited to ‘Connect with Nature’ by attending a new exhibition by the Arts Council. The free public display features a tapestry combining the work of children from five primary schools in the Donegal Gaeltacht. The tapestry is composed of individual student artworks, which were drawn on seeded paper. Advertisement Once […]
Bí i do Ghael – get in touch with your inner Gael and speak Irish every day
Bí i do Ghael! Is é sin an cuireadh atá á thabhairt ag Líonra Leitir Ceanainn dúinn uilig ach cad is Gael ann? Is é an rud atá tábhachtach go príomha ná a bheith i do dhuine a bhfuil meas agat do theanga na nGael agus iarracht a dhéanamh agat an Ghaeilge a labhairt. Agus […]