by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission given the green light for a major apartments development in Letterkenny has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála by concerned residents. Donegal County Council granted the go-ahead to applicant PJ McDermott for the construction of two residential buildings, consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building and nine two-bedroom apartments in […]
Three non-compliances in HIQA inspection of St Joseph’s Hospital
ST JOSEPH’S Community Hospital received three non-compliances after an inspection was carried out by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The hospital, which is a designated centre located in Stranorlar and managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE), was inspected on May 1 this year and the report was published on the HIQA website […]
Dovida national caregiver hiring week coming to Donegal
DOVIDA, Ireland’s leading home care provider, will host a series of National Hiring Week events across the country from today until Friday, September 5 as part of a major recruitment drive. The company aims to hire 40 new Caregivers throughout Donegal to meet growing need for its services. Dovida Caregivers provide essential support to ageing adults […]
Funeral to take place in his native Galway today of Ollie Horgan
By Diarmaid Doherty FAMILY and friends, former teaching colleagues, and those whose lives were touched by Ollie Horgan will pay an emotional farewell today as his funeral takes place this lunchtime in his native Galway. Ollie, the former manager at Finn Harps, and former assistant manager at Galway United, died on Thursday. He was 57. […]
Weather: Mix of showers and sunshine today
THERE will be widespread showers today, along with occasional sunshine. The showers will be heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and scattered showers, heavy at times. Winds will become light or variable so patches of mist and fog […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, September 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margery Isabel (known as Mabel Witherow), Convoy Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar Advertisement Annie Uí Dhomhnaill, Bunbeg Colm Sweeney, Ardara Willie Davis, Milford Ernest Luther, Rossbracken Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone Brendan O’Kane, Castlefinn Seamus Logue, Belfast and Carrigart […]
Letterkenny woman Kelley makes TV debut on Traitors Ireland
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Kelley Higgins made her TV debut tonight as she appeared as one of the contestants on Traitors Ireland. Hitting our screens at 9.30pm, the highly anticipated show sees Siobhán McSweeney at the helm, guiding a thrilling game of lies, loyalty, and betrayal from the iconic Slane Castle. Advertisement In total, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, August 31
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Willie Davis, Milford Ernest Luther, Rossbracken Advertisement Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone Brendan O’Kane, Castlefinn Seamus Logue, Belfast and Carrigart Willie Davis, Milford The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Willie Davis, Glenalla, Milford, F92 Y447. […]
Well-known Buncrana mechanic Martin McCallion is laid to rest
By Dionne Meehan A BUNCRANA mechanic who lost his life in a workplace accident last week has been remembered for having the kindest soul and the most generous heart at his requiem Mass. Martin McCallion, of Lisnakelly, Buncrana, sustained serious injuries in an incident at a haulage transportation company in the town last Thursday. Advertisement […]
Raphoe says a sad farewell to Conor Porter
SOME people leave an indelible mark on the world as they pass through life. Conor Porter was such a man. When news of his death became known last week, there was a palpable sense of loss and sadness in the Raphoe community and beyond at the loss of a man who had given so much […]