By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Clare O’Donnell is following in her aunt’s footsteps as she prepares to represent Donegal in this year’s Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival. Inspired by her aunt Siobhan McDaid who held the same title in 1984, the Lurgybrack native went into the competition hoping history would repeat itself. Advertisement Speaking […]
Memorial fundraiser set up to mark first anniversary of young Manor man
By Dionne Meehan A MEMORIAL fundraiser has been set up to mark the first anniversary of a young man from Manorcunningham. The late P.J. McGinty was just 19-years-old when he passed away last April. Advertisement Remembered as a loveable, outgoing lad with a heart of gold, P.J.’s family have been planning some very special events […]
Man to stand trial on 80 theft and fraud charges
A LETTERKENNY resident is to stand trial charged with 80 theft and fraud offences. Ali Tariq (41), Apartment 1B, Oliver Plunkett Road, was served the Book of Evidence at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. All the charges relate to deception of money at the Department of Social Protection. Advertisement Tariq has been sent forward for trial […]
Tributes to former judge
WARM tributes have been paid to a former Donegal Circuit Court Judge, whose funeral was held yesterday. Judge John O’Hagan was appointed a Judge of the Circuit Court in 1998, and in 2006 he was appointed as the Circuit Judge for the Northern Circuit, covering counties Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan. He served as a Judge for 10 […]
Potential evidence seized in connection with drug haul on Donegal beach
By Dionne Meehan FOLLOWING searches in connection with the discovery of €4 million worth of suspected Cocaine along the North Donegal Coastline last July, Gardaí have seized items of potential evidential value this morning in Louth. These items included electronic devices and documents. Advertisement In a statement, Gardaí in Milford say they continue to investigate […]
Mother calls for memorial on site of tragedy
BY JEROME HUGHES THE mother of Leona Harper, one of the ten people killed in the Creeslough disaster, has said she’s “horrified” to learn of plans to rebuild commercial units on the site of the 2022 tragedy. Donna Harper said she would prefer to see the location turned into a memorial site for those who […]
Donegal woman among victims of Mayo crash
A woman killed in a crash that claimed three lives on Tuesday was originally from Donegal. Una Bowden, and her daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (11) were fatally injured when their car collided with a lorry on the on the N17 in Castlegar, outside of Claremorris, Co. Mayo. In an appeal for information, Gardaí urged […]
Writer of Derry Girls may be featuring Ramelton in new sitcom
By Dionne Meehan DERRY GIRLS writer Lisa McGee is hoping to feature scenes of Donegal in her new sitcom. Despite the new show being mainly set in Northern Ireland, location scouts have been seen checking out the heritage town of Ramelton this week. Said to have “really liked” the area in and around Gamble Square, […]
Pupils display their talents at Scór na mBunscoileanna Leitir Ceanainn
Scór na mBunscoileanna was hosted by Scoil Mhuire gan Smal National School in Letterkenny on Thursday. There was some wonderful talent on show throughout the day and the following are the results: Ceol Uirlisí/Instrunental music competition Advertisement 1st Place: Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin 2nd Place: Lurgybrack NS RINCE AONAIR/SOLO DANCING COMPETITION 1st Place: Jack Mac Muirneacháin, Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin. […]
New book showcasing Donegal’s native woodlands launched
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has launched a book titled “Coillte Dúchasacha Chontae Dhún na nGall, Native Woodlands of County Donegal” at Glenveagh Visitor Centre. Written by Seán Ó Gaoithín, Foreman and Gardener at Glenveagh National Park, the book describes the significance of Donegal’s native woodlands and their context in the […]