By Dionne Meehan AFTER 32 years of service, today marks Dermot Mills’ last mix with McGettigan Bakery. The Ramelton man has been an invaluable member of their team, dedicating his talent and passion to the local business throughout the years. Advertisement As Dermott embarks on a new adventure, McGettigan Bakery took to social media this […]
Donegal family fly to Dallas to see the total solar eclipse
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL family who travelled to Dallas, Texas to see Monday’s solar eclipse has described the experience as “absolutely unbelievable”. Born and raised in the village of Mountcharles, the Byrne family, who are best known for their family band ‘The Byrne Brothers’, relocated to Florida six years ago. Advertisement Now performing at festivals all […]
Letterkenny DJ Reuben Keeney to play Coachella this weekend
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY DJ Rebūke (aka Reuben Keeney) is set to make his debut at one of the biggest music festivals in the world this weekend. Set to perform at Coachella in front of 125,000 people in the Colorado Desert in California this Saturday, the standout star said this opportunity is something he will […]
Fundraiser launched to help family of terminally ill Letterkenny businessman
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family of a terminally ill Letterkenny businessman. Tanveer Zaki, also popularly known as Raja from Payless Groceries in Letterkenny, has always been a kind and familiar face in our community. Described as being “energetic”, “kind” and “humble” by family and friends, Raja has been battling […]
The late Sally Blake: ‘She’s as well known on the Letterkenny landscape as the Cathedral spire’
THE funeral will take place on Friday of Sally Blake, of 14 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny, a woman well-known for her accomplishments in her native town, and abroad for her international friendships. Sally passed away on Tuesday in the care of the staff of Archview Lodge Nursing Home. She would have been known by many as […]
Installation of Bishop McGuckian SJ in Down and Connor
FORMER Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian SJ will be installed as the new Bishop of Down and Connor on Sunday. The ceremony takes place at 3pm in Saint Peter’s Cathedral, in Saint Peter’s Square, Belfast. Following the conclusion of the Mass, and at the front door of the Cathedral, Bishop McGuckian will greet members of […]
Mother’s concerns at assisted suicide plans
by Louise Doyle A MOTHER whose teenage daughter has a progressive disease has told a public meeting in Letterkenny she is ‘very concerned’ proposed assisted dying legislation will lack safeguards. The woman, whose daughter is just a teenager, spoke at a packed public meeting in Mount Errigal on Tuesday night. Advertisement The event was organised by a […]
Monsignor Eamonn McLaughlin appointed Canon of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome
IT was announced today that Monsignor Eamonn McLaughlin, Undersecretary for the Dicastery for Clergy, Seminary Section [at the Vatican], has been appointed, in addition, a canon of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. This role involves pastoral duties at the basilica, home to the icon of Our Lady, Health of the Roman People [Salus […]
North West 10K fundraisers continue
HOT on the heels of the successful fashion fundraiser on Thursday, the three North West 10K charities are gearing up for their next series of events. The three North West 10K charities are continuing fundraising events in the build-up to the big event itself on the Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, in Letterkenny. The three charities this […]
€1.5m in claims processed by Council’s Defective Concrete Block Office
DONEGAL County Council’s Defective Concrete Block Grant Office processed and issued a further 69 Payment Claims to the value of €1.5m throughout March 2024. This brings the total amount paid out to approved applicants impacted by defective concrete blocks in their homes to the sum of €22.8m. At present, a further 52 claims are being processed, […]