OVER 70 competitors from across the county gathered for a charity show jumping competition at the Errigal Equestrian Centre in Dunlewey on Sunday, September 21. The event in aid of Donegal Hospice, which featured 10 classes, was held in memory of the late Noreen McGarvey, beloved mother of Amy McGarvey, owner of Errigal Equestrian Centre. […]
Parenting: ‘My ten-year-old son says he wants to be a girl’
Letterkenny Babies Facebook page often receives messages of a sensitive nature, and I am glad that people feel the page is a safe space where they can reach out for advice on a diverse range of topics. One mum recently wrote: “I have a wee boy, aged ten, honestly the best kid you will ever […]
Maple Group’s charity fundraiser a wonderful success
THE Donegal owned and operated Maple Group has proudly announced the success of its recent charity drive which has raised an incredible €3,000 in aid of Cancer Care West Donegal. The funds were officially presented last week to the charity at a special in store event. “We are absolutely thrilled with the response to this […]
Capital programme for €41 million veterinary college at Donegal ATU approved
THE capital programme supporting the new €41 million veterinary college at Donegal ATU has been formally approved by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The facility will be located at Carnamuggagh in Letterkenny and is expected to be completed for the 2028-2029 […]
Weather: Storm Amy to bring heavy rain and very windy conditions
TODAY Storm Amy will bring heavy rain and very windy conditions. Rain will move in from the southwest through the morning, heavy at times and possibly leading to spot flooding. Rain will clear by the afternoon, followed by scattered showers, heavy at times. Advertisement Strong to gale force winds will increase to storm or violent […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, October 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Martha Stewart, Dunfanaghy Gráinne Walsh, Clonmany, Ballyliffin and Gaoth Dobhair Advertisement Paddy McCrossan, Carndonagh Kathleen Doherty, Letterkenny Jaqueline Doherty, Buncrana Martha Stewart, Dunfanaghy The death has taken place in the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, of Martha Stewart (née Baxter), Murroe, Dunfanaghy. Much loved and sadly […]
Councillors give green light for new 172 home estate
By Chris Ashmore COUNCILLORS have given the green light for Donegal County Council to proceed with proposals to build 172 new social housing units at Ballymacool, on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The Council’s Housing Capital Section proposes to build 18 one-bedroom apartments, 38 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom maisonettes, 13 two-bedroom houses, 57 three-bedroom houses, 13 […]
Meeting to address Dungloe wind farm concerns
TOMORROW a public meeting will take place in Dungloe to hear community concerns over a planned wind farm for the area. This follows a planning application lodged by Irish Premium Renewable Energy Ltd for a proposed development at Croaghnashallog. The site which is located 2km from the town will span a total area of over […]
Changes to how school places are allocated are ‘a step forward’
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A DONEGAL mother says changes to the timeframe for allocating places for children with additional needs starting primary school are a step forward. Aoife Dorrian was among the parents at the centre of a controversy earlier this year when families were left in limbo over the allocation of places at the Little Angels special school […]
Funeral this morning of Philip Brogan, Ballaghderg
THE funeral will take place this morning in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny of Philip (Phil) Brogan, Ballaghderg, Mountain Top, Letterkenny. A very well known and highly respected member of the local community, his peaceful death took place in Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday. News of Phil’s passing has been met with deep sadness among those […]