The trial of Alan Vial and Nikita Burns, who deny murdering 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin before his body was put over Ireland’s tallest cliffs, has been adjourned for ten days to allow lawyers in the case to address an issue. Mr Justice Paul McDermott asked the jury of seven women and five men to “indulge” […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, February 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Carol Laird, Carrigans Matthew Cutliffe, Buncrana Advertisement Jimmy Doherty, Killybegs Margaret Walsh, Stranorlar Seamus Tully, Killybegs Noreen Houston, Falcarragh Carol Laird, Carrigans The death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital of Carol Laird, Churchtown, Carrigans, St Johnston (F93C8E8). She will be sadly missed and deeply […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The way we were in Donegal
Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear FEBRUARY 8, 1975 Gweedore sisters on Manchester bomb charges Two Gweedore-born sisters were accused in Manchester crown Court on Monday of helping to make bombs which were planted in the city centre shops in Manchester. A total of nine incidents involving […]
Councillor wants speed issues addressed in Letterkenny estates
A COUNCILLOR has told of how residents of Letterkenny housing estates are being plagued by incidents of speeding. Councillor Tómas Seán Devine said Willowbrook and the Elms residents are becoming increasingly concerned about the issue. The 100% Redress councillor will table a motion at the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting tomorrow calling for the installation of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, February 10
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Matthew Cutliffe, Buncrana Jimmy Doherty, Killybegs Advertisement Margaret Walsh, Stranorlar Seamus Tully, Killybegs Noreen Houston, Falcarragh Charlie Kearns, Raphoe Matthew Cutliffe, Buncrana The peaceful death has occurred of Matthew (Matt) Cutliffe, The Mountain House , Buncrana. Matt is predeceased by his loving wife Maura and his sister […]
OBITUARY: A remarkable lady – Maree Donnelly, Castlefinn
MAREE Donnelly will be remembered by her family as a kind, gentle woman whose hands were always busy working. Maree (neé Kelly), Drumdoit, Castlefinn, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 10 at the age of 89 years. One of life’s grafters, Maree was gifted whether it was at baking, knitting, sewing or […]
FRESH TAKE: Will speed limit changes address the problems of road safety?
By Sabrina Sweeney IF you’ve been out on any local roads in rural parts of the county this past week it’s likely you’ve noticed work being carried out on speed limit signs. It’s all part of the preparation for new speed limit rules, the first phase of which came into effect on Friday. The […]
Chamber and Tidy Towns to host tree-planting initiative at Sentry Hill
LETTERKENNY Chamber and Letterkenny Tidy Towns are joining forces for a special tree-planting initiative later this month. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the town’s Chamber of Commerce, the two organisations are planting trees and are inviting individuals and businesses to partake in the initiative by sponsoring the newly-planted saplings. The event at Sentry […]
Parenting Column: Discovering that your child’s friend vapes
By Louise Flanagan My oldest child is eleven years old and I can feel the pull of her friends starting to take hold. She has a great bunch of pals and I know that leaning more on them is a natural part of growing up. However, there seems to be a general consensus that for […]
Life of Hugh McLean celebrated at Letterkenny Memories event
Letterkenny Memories hosted a special event at the Station House Hotel last week where they celebrated the memory of the much-loved Hugh McLean. The talented musician passed away this time last year and his friends and many of his former colleagues from the world of entertainment enjoyed a wonderful night of song and memories. Hugh’s […]