The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Jim Harris, Cullion Road, Letterkenny – Kathleen Tinney, Ballindrait and Strabane Advertisement – Connie McFadden, Derryreel, Falcarragh – Olha Rybachok, Letterkenny and Ardara – Rose Douglas, Bunbeg and Dublin – Michael (Mickey) Shiels, Fanad – Sean Marley, Stranorlar – Anne (Nancy) Herron, Missouri, USA and Ardara […]
Championship tie delayed for over an hour following serious injury to player
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal LGFA championship tie was held up for over an hour on Sunday morning after a player sustained a serious injury. The match was between St. Michaels and Letterkenny Gaels at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy in the Junior B Championship. It was well into the second half when a St. Michael’s […]
FRESH TAKE: Disturbing scenes in Belfast show that hatred knows no borders
By Sabrina Sweeney The sight of the Irish tricolour and Union flag flying side by side at an anti-immigration protest in Belfast at the weekend was certainly a feast for the eyes. Belfast is well accustomed to rioting and thuggery. The tricolour atop a bonfire during the summer has been a familiar sight down through […]
Letterkenny Reunion: A wonderful success on so many fronts
It’s sad to think that this week’s Letterkenny Reunion celebrations will be the last ever such event for the town. A celebration that began back in 1991, has been a wonderful success on so many fronts. The Reunion was the brainchild of local friends Jimmy Sweeney and Johnny Joe McCollum who found themselves wondering how […]
PARENTING: Breastfeeding is a wonderful, natural experience, but it’s not without its challenges
By Louise Flanagan The first week of August marked World Breastfeeding week, a global campaign to raise awareness and promote the benefits of breastfeeding. Alas, my own breastfeeding experience was short-lived. I’m glad I tried but overall, I found it hard and the pull of the bottle was too much for me to resist. (Not […]
INTERVIEW: Ben Harkin, Fianna Fáil’s bright young thing
By Kate Heaney FIANNA Fáil’s newest aspiring politician looking to represent Donegal in Dáil Eireann is 23 year-old Ben Harkin from Termon. He is one of six party members who are hoping to be selected by the party here to contest the next General Election late this year or early next year. Advertisement The nominees […]
Donegal woman is a finalist in brown bread competition
ST Johnston woman Maureen McLaughlin is through to the finals of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition. Maureen is a member of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association Donegal Federation. She is one of eight finalists in the competition which will be judged at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska in County Laois from September 17 to 19. […]
Mayor hosts special reception for Gabriel Dolan
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Lilian Barr, held a special reception on Wednesday in the Guildhall for well known Lifford businessman Gabriel Dolan. The reception was organised in recognition of Gabriel’s significant contribution over the years to the Strabane/Lifford Business Community. Gabriel was joined at the special ceremony in the Mayor’s […]
Port Bridge collision causing traffic delays in Letterkenny
There are heavy traffic delays in Letterkenny this evening. A minor traffic collision on the Port Bridge has resulted in long delays at the Polestar Roundabout. Traffic heading out the Port Road towards Derry has been worst hit. Gardai arrived on the scene at 5pm so the delays are expected to ease soon. The incident […]
Special fundraiser in Portsalon on Saturday to mark 200 years of RNLI Lifeboats
A NUMBER of fundraising events are taking place throughout the county this month to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI Lifeboats. Kicking things off this Saturday, August 10, Michael Alcorn and Seamus Martin, who were rescued by Lough Swilly Lifeboat crew a few weeks ago, are hosting an all-day fundraising event in Portsalon. The fun starts […]