THERE is widespread sadness in Letterkenny following the death of businessman George Boal. Mr Boal, the founder of Pinehill Industrial Estate, passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital on Christmas Eve. He will be laid to rest on Wednesday, December 27 following a private service at his late residence. In 2021 the Mountain Top Roundabout, adjacent […]
Donegal Youth Service receive €50,000 boost
Donegal Youth Service CLG has been allocated €50,000 to undertake a countywide assessment of the needs of children and young people across the county. The Youth Service, based on the Port Road in Letterkenny, was one of 13 organisations to receive funding from the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman under […]
Murder investigation launched after Donegal woman found dead in Scotland
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a Donegal woman in Scotland. Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire at about 12.45am on Friday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they were treating the death as murder following the results […]
Picture Special: Santa visits TCS in Letterkenny
STAFF at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Letterkenny and their families were treated to a very special visit when Santa managed to squeeze in a trip to the campus to his very busy schedule. Advertisement
Don’t ‘suffer in silence’ this Christmas, say gardaí
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are urging anyone in need of support over the festive season not to suffer in silence and reach out to them. While Christmas time is a happy time for the majority of people, it can also be a challenging time for others because of grief, financial worries, domestic abuse, loneliness and various […]
House front door smashed in Castlefinn
GARDAÍ in Castlefinn are investigating an incident of criminal damage after the front door of a house was smashed. The incident of criminal damage occurred on Sunday, December 16, shortly after 8.40pm. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 8pm and 9pm and who had a dash cam to make the […]
Ram sale raises funds for RNLI
Lough Swilly RNLI has been presented with €3,000 which was raised from the sale of a ram at the Stranorlar and Ballybofey Livestock Mart’s 60th anniversary event. Renie and Norman Wilson have presented the proceeds of the sale to John McCarter, Lough Swilly RNLI to support the group’s life-saving work. Also included in this photograph […]
Moya Brennan’s new music to highlight the feeling of loss at Christmas
DONEGAL folk singer Moya Brennan has released a new single ‘I Still Believe’ and a new album ‘Nollaig Gaelach’ to highlight the feeling of loss around Christmas. Moya’s brother Leon passed away in December 2021, and her uncle Noel (a founding member of Clannad) passed away in 2022, as well as the losses of her […]
Rentokil issue pest control advice for festive period
Pest control company, Rentokil is sharing top tips and key advice with the public on pest control issues that they should be aware of this Christmas. During the winter period, pests will enter people’s homes in search of food, shelter, and warmth. Rentokil has already experienced an increase in callouts for rodents and silverfish nationally […]
Walk-in clinics being held following rise in flu cases
A NUMBER of walk-in clinics for children will be held next week following the rise in flu cases in Donegal. The HSE is holding free nasal flu vaccine walk-in clinics for children aged two to 17 years on December 28 and 29. The number of confirmed influenza cases notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has increased in […]