By Paddy Walsh HAD The Scullery coffee shop on Derry’s Waterloo Street not been crowded Stephen Coyle and Toni MacCrossan might never have met. But fate, coupled with the extremely busy premises, directed them to share a table and soon the noise all around them was eclipsed by locked eyes and smiles. Advertisement And an […]
28 candidates chasing five MEP seats here
By Kate Heaney JUST two of the 28 candidates running for the five European Parliament seats in the Midlands North west Constituency are from Donegal. Senator Niall Blaney and former presidential candidate Peter Casey are among the large group seeking to take a seat in the EU parliament for the next five years. Advertisement Fianna […]
Online booking system is ‘excluding’ elderly passengers, claims councillor
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL councillor has claimed elderly public transport users are being ‘left behind’ because of a pre-booking online system for seats. In an open letter to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, Cllr Michael McClafferty voiced his concerns that many older people are choosing not to go out because of the complicated system. Advertisement He said […]
New church notice board celebrates life of much loved congregation member
A NEW notice board at the gates of Dunfanaghy Presbyterian Church has been dedicated in memory of Georgena Sterritt – a former member of the church congregation. Mrs Sterritt, from Casey, Dunfanaghy, had been a member of the congregation since 1972 when she married Leslie Sterritt. She passed away in 2022. The mahogany notice board, […]
Maria McCormack to launch radio station
By Kate Heaney DONEGAL born singer-songwriter Maria McCormack will officially launch her radio station ‘Over the West Online Radio’ in what promises to be a festive celebration of music at the Devlin Hall in Letterkenny on Saturday next, May 18. Tune in or call down to the Devlin Hall, once home of dancing in the […]
Official recognition for Donegal pub that has raised €400,000 for charity
A St Johnston pub that has raised approximately €400,000 for worthy causes will be formally recognised later this month during a Civic Reception in Lifford hosted by Donegal County Council. Established in 1919, Maggies Tavern is now run by Maggie’s niece, Alice Lynch. The family-run pub has served as a focal point for numerous fundraising […]
Medic gains valuable insight into pioneering spine treatment
By Kate Heaney A YOUNG woman from St Johnston has just returned to her medical studies in Aberdeen having seen first hand the world’s most advanced nano endoscopic (ultra small) spine procedures in the world. Kellie McClafferty (23) will graduate next month as a medical doctor from the University of Aberdeen. Advertisement She is the […]
No reduction of jail time for former Convoy resident who murdered his wife
A “CRUEL and controlling” husband who murdered his wife on a family boating trip is not entitled to any reduction in his prison term, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Senior judges rejected claims the minimum 20-year sentence imposed on Stephen McKinney for killing Lu Na McKinney at Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh in April 2017 […]
Hospital manager vows change in emergency department delays
By Louise Doyle THE manager of Letterkenny University Hospital has said “significant progress” has been made to improve patient flow through the emergency department. Mr Sean Murphy was speaking in response to the findings of an inspection report carried out by the health watchdog which found prolonged waiting times in the hospital’s emergency department. Advertisement The […]
Timmy’s trip to the forgotten county
By Dionne Meehan WELL-KNOWN TV personality Timmy Mallett has had a busy week exploring Ireland’s ‘forgotten county’ as his pedal-powered pilgrimage nears an end. Best known for presenting popular children’s programmes such as Wide Awake Club, Wacaday and Around the World in 80 Seconds, the 68-year-old has spent the past few months cycling around the […]