By Dionne Meehan TWO Daniel O’Donnell mega-fans from Singapore recently travelled over eight hours to Australia to see their idol in concert. After the sombre shadow of cancer claimed Debra Palmer’s godmother, her grandmother Patricia Pereira was left solitary in its wake. Advertisement To bridge her solitude, Debra and her mother Valerie Pareira immersed themselves […]
Lifford man ‘fears the worst’ after massive Dublin fire
By Thomas Maher THE local owner of a 1958 Chevy truck – which was used to raise thousands of pounds for charities – is fearing the worst, after a Dublin garage in which the vehicle was parked was partially destroyed by a fire on Tuesday night. Lifford man Keith ‘Bear’ Gamble told this newspaper that he remains unsure of the condition […]
Daniel’s heartfelt goodbye to Letterkenny’s Sally Blake
By Dionne Meehan SINGER Daniel O’Donnell has given local woman Sally Blake a special send off by singing at her funeral on Friday. Sally, of 14 Ard O’Donnell, passed away last Tuesday in the care of the staff of Archview Lodge Nursing Home. Advertisement Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Friday at 11am. […]
Ramelton’s Jason McCahill eyeing up Glór Tire Grand Final
DONEGAL singer Jason McCahill is currently preparing for his semi-final appearance on TG4’s Glór Tire. The 26-year-old delivery driver from Ramelton is hoping to join fellow Donegal Country singer, Chelsea Evans, in the Grand Final of Glór Tíre, TG4’s long-running, hit music series. Before that, Jason must survive the semi-final, which will be broadcast live […]
Man jumped into Mercedes and drove off during car viewing
By Dionne Meehan Gardaí are investigating the late-night theft of a Mercedes car in Letterkenny when the ‘buyer’ who was viewing his new purchase, jumped into the driver’s seat, locked the doors and sped off. The incident happened when the seller of the vehicle arranged to meet a man who said he was interested in buying […]
Geraldine Mullan to mark son’s birthday with charity 5k
MOVILLE’S Geraldine Mullan is set to celebrate the life of her son Tomás on what would have been his eighteenth by holding a charity 5k walk/run this Sunday. Geraldine’s husband, son and daughter lost their lives in a tragic accident at Quigley’s Point in August 2020. Tomás attended Moville Community College and had spoken at home about […]
Dermot marks his final mix at McGettigan Bakery
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 […]