CALLS have been made to install further traffic calming measures in Ramelton after alarming data showed some drivers entering the town at speeds of up to three times the legal limit. The data, which was recorded on a radar speed sign, showed that between August and October this year, the majority of drivers travelling into […]
Calls to develop River Swilly walk
By Chris Ashmore CALLS for the development of a River Swilly walk in Letterkenny resurfaced once again at the monthly meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. It’s now more than 20 years since a number of local people drafted proposals for the development of the lands stretching from the Port Bridge to the Oldtown […]
Weather: Cool and dry day with plenty of sunshine
TODAY will be cool and dry with plenty of sunshine and just the odd isolated light shower. Cloud will build into parts of the northwest later, but holding mostly dry for daylight hours. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry in most places with clear spells, but becoming increasingly cloudy, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rita Colhoun, Malin John (Ian) Boreland, Campsie Advertisement Sal Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey Junie (Margaret) McGonigle, Carndonagh Oisín Mac Manus, Dunlewey Billy Nohilly, Bundoran and Dublin Daniel Duffy, Milford William (Billy) Johnston, Manorcunningham Roisin McCartney, Moville Damien McDonald, Urris, Clonmany Moya McColgan, Fahan and Derry Rita Colhoun, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, November 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Billy Nohilly, Bundoran and Dublin Daniel Duffy, Milford Advertisement William (Billy) Johnston, Manorcunningham Roisin McCartney, Moville Damien McDonald, Urris, Clonmany Moya McColgan, Fahan and Derry Billy Nohilly, Bundoran and Dublin The death has occurred of Billy Nohilly, 9 White Maple, Bundoran and formerly of Lucan, Dublin. Mr […]
Wedding of the week: ‘As soon as we walked in the door, we knew it was for us’
Aileen and Conall McCorley’s wedding at An Chúirt Hotel in west Donegal was a day their guests will never forget. Aileen from Derry and Conall from Antrim, celebrated their big day with a breathtaking view of Errigal Mountain, accompanied by glorious weather on September 19. However in the days leading up to the wedding, torrential […]
Letterkenny woman says her personal struggles can offer hope to others
A LETTERKENNY woman who battled severe mental health challenges is now using her personal experience to advocate for better mental health services in Donegal. Four years ago, Mary Orr suffered a breakdown and spent five weeks in a psychiatric unit. Mary’s journey through mental health challenges was not easy, and throughout it she described losing […]
A trampoline is an ideal Christmas gift – just don’t try to change the springs!
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I’m carrying on from last week with some more toy suggestions that come highly recommended by Letterkenny Babies Facebook page members. The vast majority agree that a toy kitchen is a wonderful addition for any preschooler. It provides hours of imaginative play. They are bulky though and can be pricey too. So failing a full […]
From punch bags to toy bags: Eunan runs another toy appeal
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AS the Christmas season approaches each year, Ballybofey boxing coach Eunan Devenney runs an annual toy appeal in Donegal. This year will mark the 23rd year of his appeal and Eunan hopes he can ‘get over the line’ once again. As people begin the scramble for Christmas shopping and decorating, Eunan hopes they will remember […]
Cross-border road committees unite to support A5
REPRESENTATIVES from the A5 N2 Cross-Border Committee and the A5 Enough is Enough Committee met on Monday in Lifford to discuss their shared support for the A5 Western Transport Corridor project and their desire that the upcoming appeal of the High Court decision to stall the project will see that judgement reversed. The meeting brought […]