Call made for viewing area over Gartan Lake


by Kate Heaney COUNCILLOR Donal Mandy Kelly has called on the council executive to explore the possibility of creating a viewing area in the wooded area that has recently been cut in Churchill woods just outside Churchill Village. He said there was a “massive opportunity” to put a pull in, set down/viewing area looking over […]

Weather: Chilly start with some misty patches


THIS morning will be quite chilly with some mist patches clearing away. Some early sunshine will quickly turn hazy as cloud moved in from the west this afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle following. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of […]

Donegal primary school pupils to picture a more inclusive society through art


Minister of State with responsibility for disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D. this week launched the annual Someone Like Me primary schools’ art competition, inviting Donegal primary schools to take part. Now in its ninth year, the competition, which is organised and funded by the National Disability Authority, enables Ireland’s young people to learn about inclusivity and […]

Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, September 13


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Annie Walsh, Loughanure and Cloughwally – John McGinley, Fanad Advertisement – John Ferry, Dunkineely – James Blaney, Louth and Rathmullan – Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties – Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore – John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny – John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co […]

World-renowned Jazz group comes to Dunfanaghy


by Rebecca Crockett DUNFANAGHY Jazz and Blues Festival kicks off today as the seaside town welcomes over 60 free acts across five days of music. Among those filling out the packed line-up is international folk-jazz fusion band, Atlantic Road Trip. Advertisement The aptly named group perform at the festival on Sunday, September 15 at 4pm bringing a […]

Ted Ponsonby to be remembered in Letterkenny Town Park


by Kate Heaney MEMBERS supported a motion at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford MD meeting calling for the performance area in Letterkenny Town Park to be named after the late Ted Ponsonby. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh called on the executive to explore options for funding to erect a canopy over the area to help encourage its use for arts […]

Calls for static speed cameras to be installed to reduce road fatalities


by Dionne Meehan CALLS have been made to install static speed cameras at accident blackspots throughout Donegal following the recent spate of road fatalities in the county. Inishowen Councillor Terry Crossan made the calls this week after a third person passed away, in the space of two weeks, following a collision at Quigley’s Point at […]

Sister of Arlene Arkinson re-issues plea for information 


THE sister of murdered Castlederg teenager, Arlene Arkinson re-issued a plea for information yesterday (Wednesday), as searches continued in Donegal. Speaking to this newspaper after Gardaí recommenced those searches in the Glenfin area on Tuesday, Kathleen Arkinson urged anyone with any information to come forward. The Tyrone schoolgirl was only 15 years old when she disappeared after going […]

Fianna Fáil to select candidates tonight


by Kate Heaney THE Fianna Fáil selection convention to choose the candidates to contest the next General Election in Donegal takes place in the Clanree Hotel this evening. So far, three of the six nominees have dropped out – Senator Niall Blaney, Ben Harkin and Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, all having issued statements wishing the […]