A LETTERKENNY woman who battled severe mental health challenges is now using her personal experience to advocate for better mental health services in Donegal. Four years ago, Mary Orr suffered a breakdown and spent five weeks in a psychiatric unit. Mary’s journey through mental health challenges was not easy, and throughout it she described losing […]
A trampoline is an ideal Christmas gift – just don’t try to change the springs!
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I’m carrying on from last week with some more toy suggestions that come highly recommended by Letterkenny Babies Facebook page members. The vast majority agree that a toy kitchen is a wonderful addition for any preschooler. It provides hours of imaginative play. They are bulky though and can be pricey too. So failing a full […]
From punch bags to toy bags: Eunan runs another toy appeal
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AS the Christmas season approaches each year, Ballybofey boxing coach Eunan Devenney runs an annual toy appeal in Donegal. This year will mark the 23rd year of his appeal and Eunan hopes he can ‘get over the line’ once again. As people begin the scramble for Christmas shopping and decorating, Eunan hopes they will remember […]
Cross-border road committees unite to support A5
REPRESENTATIVES from the A5 N2 Cross-Border Committee and the A5 Enough is Enough Committee met on Monday in Lifford to discuss their shared support for the A5 Western Transport Corridor project and their desire that the upcoming appeal of the High Court decision to stall the project will see that judgement reversed. The meeting brought […]
Councillors raise concern over lack of proper scheme for social houses with defective concrete
A DONEGAL County Councillor has raised concerns about the money being spent maintaining social houses with defective concrete, due to the lack of a dedicated Defective Concrete Block (DCB) scheme for local authorities. The council has no choice but to divert funds from the housing maintenance budget, which Cllr Brian Carr says is causing other […]
Deep sadness following the death of Newtown’s Olivia Robb
THERE has been much sadness locally following the passing of well-known Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday, Thursday, November 13, after a battle with Motor Neurons Disease. Her death comes just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout Letterkenny and further afield […]
Ukrainian man with family of 12 fined for having no insurance
A UKRAINIAN man with a family of 12 has avoided losing his driving licence for having no insurance, but the move came with a caveat from a judge. Fedir Tyrpak (40), formerly of Carnasaul, Termon, but now with an address of Donegal Wild Atlantic, Dungloe, was charged with having no insurance on June 3, 2025 at Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan. […]
‘World Day of Remembrance’ to take place in Letterkenny this weekend
A ‘WORLD Day of Remembrance’ for those who lost their lives or who have been seriously injured on our roads is to take place in Letterkenny this weekend. An Garda Síochána in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Donegal Road Safety Working Group warmly invite members of the public to attend a ‘World Day of […]
Weather: Windy day with a mix of rain
TODAY will be windy with a fresh to strong north-easterly wind. There will be some rain with highs of 7 to 9 degrees. Tonight will be largely dry with clear spells, some rain and drizzle. Advertisement It will be quite windy with a fresh to strong north-easterly wind and lows of 4 to 7 degrees. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, November 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Pauline McGettigan, Milford Veronica Cutliffe, Buncrana Advertisement Joan Cunningham, Portnoo Brid Byrne, Carrick Anthony Breslin, Ballyshannon Molly Harkin, Cloghan Gráinne (Grace) Ní Cheallaigh, Teelin Rory McCullagh, Ballindrait Pauline McGettigan, Milford The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice Letterkenny of Pauline McGettigan, Forquar, Milford F92T2X3 Pauline […]