TWO Donegal men have been awarded National Bravery Awards at a ceremony in Leinster House earlier today. Local men Keelan Dolan and Pat Cannon were amongst recipients who risked their own lives to aid others in peril. Keelan Dolan was awarded a bronze medal and a Certificate of Bravery after he rescued a man from […]
‘Myself and Iggy were meant to meet’
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Hi James, could you tell us a little about yourself, please? Thank you for inviting me. I’m from Falcarragh. I grew up in a house with six siblings. A decent wee gang, but without our mother for many of those years as she passed away aged 41. I worked on London building sites at 15 […]
Letterkenny businessman Brian McCormick celebrates milestone anniversary
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THIS coming Friday, Brian McCormick Sports and Leisure will host a customer appreciation day to celebrate 30 years in business in Letterkenny. For Brian McCormick and his staff, it’s a way of saying thanks to those who have shown friendship and loyalty since the shop first opened back in April 1995. Brian admits that he […]
Letterkenny principal graduates
Colm Breathnach, principal of Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin, Letterkenny being presented with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Law by Judge Aine Clancy. The Law Society also presented Mr Breathnach with a prize for achieving the highest marks in the Education Law course.
Hard to beat a coffee and a chat…
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By Brian McDaid Kathleen Bonner says she never thought in her wildest dreams she’d have a coffee trailer in Fintown. It called ‘Yer man’s Coffee Cove’ and it’s the go-to location for tourists, locals and those who spend the working day on the road. It’s heading for three in the afternoon and the Coffee Cove’s signature […]
Fresh Take: Families in Donegal deserve clarity over appointment of new consultant
A few months ago, a mother of a boy with autism and an associated intellectual disability told me about a little spiral notebook she keeps in her handbag. It’s filled with notes and dates; of appointments, referrals, mornings she stayed close to her phone waiting on a call from CAMHS, and the various dates she […]
Man jailed for stealing bus ticket machine
A MAN with more than 60 previous convictions pleaded guilty to stealing a ticket machine from a Bus Éireann coach in Letterkenny to the value of €1,000 at this week’s local district court. Derek Dunne (24), of 31 H Markievicz House, Dublin, appeared before Letterkenny District Court via videolink on Monday. Dunne is charged that […]
100% Redress Party hit out after yesterday’s budget meeting
DONEGAL County Council approved its 2026 budget following a day of lengthy talks on Thursday, with members voting to retain commercial rates as they are. The budget meeting had broken up without agreement on Friday, November 21 after members had refused to accept the executive’s recommendation that commercial rates be increased by five per cent. […]
The Grinch steals the spotlight as the theme for tonight’s Late Late Toy Show
RTÉ has revealed the theme of this year’s Toy Show will be none other than the beloved Christmas favourite, The Grinch. Tonight, audiences will be transported to Who-ville as the Toy Show stage is transformed into a world of green mischief and magic inspired by Dr Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’. Expect dazzling performances, […]