Teachers share learning in new Education Centre in Letterkenny


TEACHERS from seven post primary schools recently came together in the new Donegal Education Support Centre now based in Letterkenny, to share their experience and learning from a two year programme called ‘Teaching & Learning for the 21st Century” (TL21). The workshops were based on a Continuing Professional Development programme for teachers and school leaders […]


Children invited to plant and grow their own giant sunflowers


Spraoi agus Spórt has announced a free Giant Sunflower Planting and Giveaway this weekend. The event takes place on Saturday at Carndonagh Nursery and Garden Centre between 10am and 3pm. Spraoi agus Spórt have 200 Giant Sunflower seedlings ready to be planted, and they are inviting children to come along, plant one, and take it […]


Deaths in Donegal, Sunday evening, May 25


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Terry Ponsonby, St. Johnston and Letterkenny  Ciarán Gillen, Carndonagh  Advertisement Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure  Cherie Kelly, Castlefin   Terry Ponsonby, St. Johnston and Letterkenny The sudden death has taken place in Spain of Terry Ponsonby, Ryelands House, Lismoghry, St. Johnston, F93 H3F8 and proprietor of […]


Eoghán Bán returns for visit of Tyrone 


Eoghán Bán Gallagher is back in the Donegal squad for Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC Group 1 opener against Tyrone in Ballybofey. The Killybegs man hasn’t featured since the league campaign due to injury. However, he has been named among the substitutes as Donegal return to action following their dramatic Ulster Final win over Armagh. Another notable […]


Letterkenny’s new B&Q store to open next week


LETTERKENNY’S brand new B&Q store will open next week – creating 35 new jobs in the process. The new store will be located at the site of the former Homebase premises at Letterkenny Retail Park. It opens for business on Friday, May 30. Staff members who were formerly employed by Homebase and have since transferred […]


€2.2 million allocated to Donegal childcare services


Four Donegal childcare services have been allocated €2.2 million to deliver 165 additional early learning and childcare places. The funding is being delivered through the Building Blocks Extension Scheme announced by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Creeslough Community Childcare Services will get €500,000 for a community extension to deliver 44 additional places; […]


Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, May 19


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Cathal O’ Gallchobhair, Letterkenny Jim Doherty, Moville Advertisement Sadie McFadden, Gaoth Dobhair  Mary Agnes McConigley, Fanad Mary McLaughlin, Carndonagh Charles Cullen, Termon Michael McCallion, Carndonagh Gerard Gallagher, Ballintra  Robert McCallion, Mayo and Carndonagh   Cathal O’ Gallchobhair, Letterkenny The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of […]


Deep sadness as death occurs of Dan McTeague, Letterkenny


By Diarmaid Doherty The death has taken place of Dan McTeague, Gortnamóna, Glencar Road, Letterkenny.  Aged 91, Dan was a much respected and very well known member of the community. Advertisement He will be fondly remembered as one of the county’s most talented singers having been a leading member of the St. Eunan’s Cathedral choir […]