by Kate Heaney MANAGEMENT at Highlands Hotel in Glenties moved this week to quell rumours that the hotel was closing in the New Year. Stressing on Facebook that there are “no plans whatsoever for the closure of The Highlands Hotel” the post added that they remain fully operational “with the same dedication to providing exceptional […]
Dungloe man to launch special song in memory of his late son
By Dionne Meehan DUNGLOE singer-songwriter Kevin Bonner is set to release his new song ‘see you everywhere’ on December 8. Putting pen to paper, Kevin composed this special piece as a tribute to his late son Stephen who passed away in 2010. Advertisement Hand picking December 8, which is also his son’s anniversary, Kevin said […]
Gardaí step up winter patrol operations
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal are ramping up their winter operation in a bid to tackle the rising number of house burglaries. Recent figures from Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed Donegal’s burglary rate had seen a nine per cent rise, with 146 burglaries recorded between July 2022 and June 2023. Advertisement Sligo and Leitrim had the […]
Homeless couple in Letterkenny say they’re losing hope
by Jerome Hughes A young couple, living in a caravan close to Letterkenny’s Polestar Roundabout, claim they are at breaking point in their quest to secure housing from Donegal County Council, just as temperatures plummet in the lead-up to Christmas. Sinéad Brown and Martin Reilly, together for 17 years, describe the past three months as […]
Fianna Fáil hold public meeting in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA Fáil held a community meeting in Ramelton Community Centre on Monday night which was attended by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Donegal County Councillor, Liam Blaney. The meeting, which was held for the Ramelton, Rathmullan and Drumhalla areas, updated the local community and the local parishes […]
Passing of well known Gaoth Dobhair pharmacist
THE death took place at his home on Saturday of Michael James Gallagher, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg. The former pharmacist, footballer, photographer, golfer and artist was born in Cotteen, Derrybeg on September 7, 1927. His parents were Micí the Cope Gallagher and Sarah Bhilly (née Gallagher). His father who was originally from Inishcaorach Island, moved to live […]
Local business man hoping his good deed will trigger a “domino effect”
By Dionne Meehan A KINDHEARTED Letterkenny businessman has offered to clean ten houses with defective blocks for free this Christmas. Peter Blake, founder of Peadar Jim’s Cleaning Services, has been in business for the past nine years offering services such as power-washing and guttering throughout the North West. Advertisement On his travels, Peter has witnessed […]
RSA and Gardai man morning checkpoint
by Kate Heaney GARDAI and staff from the Road Safety Authority were manning a checkpoint on the Derry to Letterkenny road on Tuesday morning, slowing Letterkenny-bound traffic for a short time. An initial glimpse approaching the checkpoint showed a man in a high-vis jacket wearing a balaclava, with just his eyes visible, a bit disconcerting, […]
Craft fairs this weekend
THERE are serveral craft fairs taking place in Letterkeny this weekend. Conwal Parish Church Craft Fair will be held on Saturday from 11am to 3pm in Conwal Parish Church Hall. There will be homemade crafts, baking and festive treats. Advertisement An Grianán Theatre’s annual Christmas craft and art fair is also taking place this Saturday […]
Health meeting cancelled due to industrial action
CURRENT industrial action by Fórsa saw Tuesday’s meeting of Regional Health Forum, West cancelled. Fórsa’s clerical and administrative members in the HSE have been engaged in a sustained action of non-cooperation since October 6. The industrial action is designed to maximise disruption for HSE senior management, but to minimise disruption to service delivery and service users. […]