Congratulations and best wishes to Mary Devlin, Beechwood St, Derry and formerly Newtowncunningham who celebrated her 80th birthday last weekend at a party in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana. A brilliant night was had by all, music, dancing, singing and lots of fun. Mary entertained her guests singing her signature tune ‘Lipstick on your Collar.’ […]
COLUMN: Small things can become big issues when you are doubting yourself as a parent
By Louise Flanagan Parenthood is the steepest of learning curves. Babies don’t come with a manual; we’re expected to figure it out as we go. Trust your instincts, they say. And yet, there are loads of guidelines that we are urged to follow. Advertisement Yes, they’re in the best interest of our babies, but it […]
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest ever Taoiseach
Ireland has a new Taoiseach with Simon Harris officially appointed Ireland’s 16th and youngest ever Taoiseach at the age of 37. His appointment was confirmed today during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin. Earlier, TDs in the Dáil backed his nomination to become the country’s new Taoiseach by […]
Donegal man in court after over £1.2m worth of cannabis found in furniture van
A van driver arrived at Belfast Port with more than £1m worth of herbal cannabis stored among boxes of paint, a court heard on Monday. Police seized the haul after stopping 41-year-old Jonathan Paul McDaid’s vehicle as he got off a ferry from Liverpool on Sunday morning. McDaid, of St Judes Court in Lifford, Co Donegal, appeared […]
Major new appointment for Aisling Arnold of Arnold’s Hotel
Aisling Arnold has been elected as the new Chair of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). Aisling, who is the General Manager of Arnold’s Hotel in Dunfanaghy, says she is honoured to be elected into the position. She takes over from former Branch Chair Paul Diver. Advertisement Aisling Arnold is a fourth-generation […]
Strabane woman has died following traffic collision on A5
POLICE in the North have confirmed that a woman from Strabane has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the A5 near the village of Bready in Co. Tyrone on Sunday. Oonagh Burns (35) was driving a white Seat Leon on the Victoria Road when it left the carriageway close to the junction […]
Shane blows Storm Kathleen away with brilliant hole-in-one
A Letterkenny golfer made light of the stormy conditions to deliver a fabulous hole-in-one at Barnhill on Saturday. Storm Kathleen did her best to spoil the playing conditions for golfers all across the North West – but she failed to upset Shane Scanlan’s round at Letterkenny Golf Club. Playing in Saturday’s competition, Shane recorded a […]
Bench to be unveiled in memory of John ‘Gorey’ Curran
By Paddy Walsh Former Republic of Ireland and Celtic goalkeeper, Packie Bonner, will unveil a bench in memory of another Donegal footballing legend, John ‘Gorey’ Curran. The unveiling will take place at Oldtown Bridge, Letterkenny on Wednesday next, April 3, and has been organised by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group. Advertisement “Gorey did so much […]
UPDATE: Council gritters will NOT be deployed tonight
Donegal County Council’s gritting service will not now be deployed this evening. Earlier today, the council said the gritting service would be in operation due to the forecasted drop in temperatures. However, pointing out that such information can change at short notice, the council have this afternoon said the gritting service won’t be needed this […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Hats off to Lily, she got it just right
By Louise Flanagan BRITISH pop star, Lily Allen, had lots of hits in the noughties. Of late, she has admittedly fallen off the radar. She explained that her children “ruined” her career – that’s her choice of word, not mine! She said, “Yes, my children ruined my career. I love them and they complete me, […]