By Dionne Meehan St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny has closed its doors for five weeks to allow for major refurbishment works. A major painting project is currently taking place at the cathedral and while the work is being carried out, some Masses and ceremonies will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Advertisement […]
Campaign to help save Johnny’s Ranch ramps up with peaceful protest
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON will come alive this Saturday with a powerful show of community spirit as locals rally to save their beloved food truck, Johnny’s Ranch. Owned by local man Johnny Patterson, the award-winning take-away has been operating in Gamble’s Square, in the heart of the heritage town, for the past seven years. However, […]
Secretaries and caretakers to begin strike action today
By Róise Collins SCHOOL secretaries and caretakers across Donegal are due to begin indefinite strike action today. The strike, led by Fórsa trade union members, demands an end to the exclusion of school secretaries and caretakers from the public service pension scheme and related entitlements. Advertisement As we went to print yesterday, talks aimed at […]
Funeral of young Joey Forker to take place today
THE funeral of nine-year-old Joey Forker, who tragically passed away in Dungloe on Friday evening, will take place today. The tragic incident, which involved machinery, happened in Meenmore on the outskirts of the west Donegal town on Friday, August 22. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at the Dungloe premises. The young boy was […]
New Little Angels School to open next week
THE new Little Angels School in Letterkenny will open next week. The school was due to open on Monday, however, it was confirmed yesterday that the school will open on Thursday, September 4. The new school has been built on land between the Donegal Hospice and the Business Park Road, close to the former school […]
Social workers in Donegal struggling with pressure and mounting caseloads
By Róise Collins MORALE among social workers in Donegal is being decimated as they struggle with growing pressure and mounting caseloads, it has been claimed. Some social workers have left their roles with Tusla to work with the HSE or in the private sector, with one even considering leaving their high-pressure job to work in […]
Weather: Wet and blustery day ahead
TODAY will be wet and blustery with longer spells of rain, heavy at times. Occasional heavy showers will move in from the early afternoon with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, turning gusty at times on or near Atlantic coasts. Advertisement Tonight will […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, August 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Catherine McNulty, Creeslough Cornelius McKeague, Dublin and Letterkenny Advertisement Sean McCready, Lettermacaward Frederick (Freddie) Duncan, Mountcharles Kathleen McHugh, Killygordon and Raphoe Rosaleen Mc Cool, Stranorlar Hedley Gilliland, Bundoran Mary Gillespie, Lettermacaward and Carrick Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe Martin McCallion, Buncrana Margaret McCauley, Ballyshannon Mary Ann Byrne, Kilcar Theresa […]
Dungloe’s Waterfront Hotel placed on market for €4.9m
DUNGLOE’S Waterfront Hotel has been put on the market for €4.9 million. A prime trading hotel overlooking Dungloe Bay, the Waterfront Hotel has 49 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms and 16 spacious suites which will be completed under new ownership. The hotel also has a large bar and restaurant with views of the Atlantic, spacious function […]
Donegal to host free workshops on security, scams and smartphones
DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) and Donegal County Library are marking International Literacy Day on Monday, September 8, with a series of free workshops on security, scams and smartphones. Five sessions will take place across the county throughout September, beginning at the Central Library in Letterkenny on September 8 at 2pm. Further workshops will […]