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 […]
Tractor draw launched for Donegal Hospice
BY JEROME HUGHES AN exciting fundraiser has been launched to support the development of Donegal Hospice, offering a somewhat unique prize – a highly sought-after Massey Ferguson 135 tractor. Orla Neely and her husband Mark embarked on a journey across Ireland to acquire the perfect tractor, aiming to raise as much money as possible for […]
100% Redress Party announces candidate for the Milford constituency
THE 100% Redress Party (“the Party”) has announced its third candidate, who will be standing at the forthcoming local council elections in June 2024. Eamonn Jackson, former Chairperson of the Mica Action Group, will be contesting the the Milford Electoral Area in Donegal. Eamonn, who lives with his family in Milford, says “it is a […]
Campaign launched for neurologist consultants at LUH
by Louise Doyle LOCAL patients with a neurological condition have added their voice to a national campaign seeking to appoint neurology consultants in Letterkenny. Currently patients from Letterkenny have to endure a 224km round trip to Sligo University Hospital for neurology appointments. Advertisement But a campaign launched by The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) hopes to bring […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Well-known faces model for World Down Syndrome Day
TO CELEBRATE World Down Syndrome Day Evolve Clothing in Letterkenny invited some well-known faces to model their Spring collection. Taking time to express their gratitude, Evolve Clothing thanked Paul Gallen, Shaun Bradley, Cian Baird, Ryan Higgins and Christopher Grant for taking the time showcase a selection of their Spring collection which is now available in […]