THE trailblazing viral sensation BPerfect Cosmetics Ltd will unveil their spectacular Megastore in Letterkenny Shopping Centre, Co. Donegal this Friday, May 31 at 6pm. To celebrate the re-opening, the first 100 customers will receive a deluxe BPerfect goodie bag worth €100. Guests attending the event will be treated to bubbles on arrival, entertainment by DJ […]
Data breach prompts investigation
By Dionne Meehan THE Data Protection Commission has opened an investigation into the Health Service Executive over a data breach which occurred in Donegal last year. The DPC said the inquiry concerns the “storage” and “retention” of personal data contained in paper records held by the HSE via its use of an “external” storage facility. […]
Memories of times gone by as Alma is appointed new principal
LETTERKENNY woman Alma Kavanagh has been appointed as the new principal of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. She is pictured with her teacher Miss Deeney and the class of junior infants on her first day at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál back in 1981. This week has turned full circle for the past pupil when she returned […]
Uber ‘walking buddy’ gag causes a stir ahead of Donegal Rally weekend
A Letterkenny campsite has taken to social media to “advertise” their new ‘walking buddy’ feature ahead of this year’s Donegal International Rally. Located on the grounds of O’Donnell Park, Donegal Campsite claimed they have “teamed up” with popular ridesharing app Uber in a bid to offer the service. “So rather than paying €6 to get […]
Retiring principal with 48 years’ service nominated to be Teacher of the Year
AN INISHOWEN principal who is set to retire after 48 years of service has been nominated in a national Teacher of the Year competition. Gerard O’Kane from Craigtown National School was nominated for the award by numerous parents whose children attend, or attended the school. Katie Crossan, whose daughter Letitia, 21, attended Craigtown National School […]
Sally celebrates her 90th birthday
Sally Greene pictured with Maria and Tom as they get the popular Churchill native’s 90th birthday celebration underway over the weekend.
Christmas showcase raises €500 for Letterkenny Autism Family Support Group
MEMBERS of the Autism Family Support Group in Letterkenny being presented with a cheque by Sarah-Marie McDevitt from Pinehill Studios, Mountain Top for €500. The money was raised during the Christmas showcase event organised by Pinehill Studios in December. The Autism Group are delighted with such a generous donation and would like to say a […]
More than 500 social houses to be built in Letterkenny area
ALMOST 550 social houses within eleven different development projects are being built or planned in and around Letterkenny. In response to a query from Cllr Ciaran Brogan on the council’s social housing plans and funding for the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District, the council provided an update which outlines the status of different developments which will see 541 […]
New deputy Principal appointed to Moville Community College
DONEGAL Education and Training Board have announced the appointment of Ms Sue Donaghy as the new Deputy Principal of Moville Community College. Originally from Carndonagh, Sue obtained a business and computing degree from Ulster University and a Higher Diploma in Education from UCD. She furthered her studies with an MSc in Education Management from Ulster […]
Search for missing woman stood down “under sad circumstances”
SEARCHES for a missing woman in Portsalon have been stood down after her family confirmed she was “found under sad circumstances”. Sally Reilly, who suffered from dementia, went missing from Sandybanks Caravan Park in Portsalon at 2.10am yesterday morning. This prompted a number of searches in the area. Advertisement However, last night Sally’s daughter took […]