A FUNDRAISING Fashion Show was held in Penneys Sligo this week in support of their former colleague, Olivia Robb, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Best known for working as a member of staff in Penneys Letterkenny for many years, Olivia started her career in the Sligo store 30 years ago. This is […]
Irish country music’s biggest stars to celebrate Hot Country TV awards
THE Hot Country TV Awards Concert will take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny next Tuesday, March 26. The 12th annual Hot Country TV Awards, held in association with Galway Irish Crystal, will once again offer fans the chance to witness a galaxy of talent take to the stage in one night. It’s […]
Six Donegal natives have been attested as Garda members
SIX Donegal natives were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána this morning. The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in July 2023, and have undertaken a blend of on-line learning, on-site learning in the Garda College, and experiential learning in training Garda stations. During their training these new Probationer Gardaí observed and assisted […]
Ramelton Tidy Towns one step closer to purchasing town sweeper
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING calendar set up in the hope of purchasing a town sweeper for Ramelton has raised over €1,500. The calendar, created by the participants of the Ramelton Community Employment Project, saw locals dressing up and striking a pose in numerous “iconic” locations around the town. Advertisement Working hard to maintain the public […]
Fundraiser in aid of the Palestine Medical Relief Society
A FUNDRAISER is being held in Gaoth Dobhair in aid of the Palestine Medical Relief Society tomorrow. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Oifig Sinn Féin, Gaoth Dobhair at 3pm.
BREAKING: Creeslough disaster – two men arrested
TWO males have been arrested in connection with the fatal explosion in Creeslough in October, 2022. In a statement, Gardaí say that this morning, Friday, March 22, investigating Gardaí have arrested 2 males (aged in their 50’s) for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. “Both men are currently detained […]
People urged to wear an Easter Lily
CHAIRPERSON of the Tírchonaill Commemoration Committee, Maria Doherty, has called on people to wear an Easter Lily to remember all those who gave their lives in the struggle for Irish Freedom. “The Easter Lily was originally introduced by Cumann na mBan in 1926, on the tenth anniversary of the Easter Rising, to remember all who […]
Sinn Féin deputies raise issue of 14-year-old girl being banned from fishing with government
Sinn Féin’s Deputy Pearse Doherty and Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn yesterday raised with government the issue of a 14-year-old girl being banned from fishing pollock. The Donegal Deputies brought 14-year-old Muireann Kavanagh’s hook and line with them to Leinster House to highlight the unfair nature of Ireland’s fishing laws. Speaking to the Tánaiste yesterday, Teachta […]
New Kilmacrennan apartment must have 60-minute fire resisting wall
by Louise Doyle A 60-minute fire resisting compartment wall is to be constructed as part of planning permission granted for a change of use of a vacant dining room to apartment accommodation in Kilmacrennan. The stipulation is one of five conditions attached to planning permission for the new apartment living accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Denis Gorman lodged plans with Donegal […]
Anniversary of Ireland’s longest missing person sparks fresh appeal
By Dionne Meehan THE anniversary of Ireland’s longest missing person, Mary Boyle, has sparked a fresh appeal for information. The six-year-old vanished from her grandparents’ remote farm in Cashelard, south Donegal on March 18, 1977. Advertisement Despite decades of searching and investigations, no trace of the little girl has ever been found. The schoolgirl’s disappearance resulted […]