by Kate Heaney A PASSION for dental health from an early age saw Letterkenny based dentist Dr Eileen McGlinchey, better known as Smiley Eileey, receive the Irish Dentistry’s Rising Star Award 2024. The 34-year-old Ardara native was shocked to hear her name called out at the special ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House on Saturday night […]
Letterkenny the place to be for Culture Night
by Evelyn Cullen THERE are no less than 28 events scheduled in Letterkenny for Culture Night on Friday, with everything from art exhibitions, walking tours and trails, live music, song and dance, outdoor theatre and history talks. But with all events packed into the short window between 6pm and 11pm, you’ll have to be well organised if […]
Graduates from Donegal commence ESB’s Development Programme
GRADUATES from Donegal are among those taking part in this year’s ESB Graduate Development Programme. Joining over 100 graduates from Irish and international third-level institutions, graduates will be placed across the fields of engineering, IT, HR, commercial, marketing and finance. The tailored programme offers each graduate the opportunity to gain experience by working on challenging […]
Weather: Dry today with long spells of warm sunshine
TODAY will be dry and pleasant with long spells of warm sunshine. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees. Tonight will be dry with mostly clear skies, though with a few mist and fog patches forming. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 6 to 11 degrees with light, variable breezes.
Tributes paid to well-known Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny today following the passing of well-known businessman Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine. Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16. Mr Dillon helped run the family business, Dillon Brothers Supermarket, on Letterkenny’s Main Street as well […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, September 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Sr Elizabeth (Lily) Beirne, Rathmines and Stranorlar – Anne Quigg, Malin Head Advertisement – Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny – Susan Mc Daid (née Murray) Farnagh, Ramelton – Anne Quigg, Bridge House, Ballygorman, Malin Head – Ivan Tucker, Carrick – Dan Coyle, Gweedore Sr Elizabeth (Lily) Beirne, Rathmines and Stranorlar The […]
First easy-read menu launched in Letterkenny
By Dionne Meehan THE No Barriers Foundation has launched Donegal’s first easy read menu at Bloem Café in the Letterkenny Retail Park. This easy read menu was created in collaboration with the DS Champions graduates and with people who have lived experience with neurodiversity. Advertisement Pictures of each item are included on the menu making it […]
McAuliffe family thank customers as shop to close
MCAULIFFE’S Craft Shop will permanently close its doors next month due to the sale of the building, marking the end of an era in the family’s business life in Dunfanaghy. The shop has been at the heart of life in the town, serving the needs of the local people and visitors to the area for over […]
HSE must answer questions on cancelled transportation for people with disabilities – Senator Nikki Bradley
THE HSE decision to cancel transportation for people with disabilities to disability day service units is leaving families in distress, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Nikki Bradley, said that the HSE needs to provide alternative transport arrangements when last minute cancellations occur. “It has been confirmed that almost 40 people with disabilities in […]
Letterkenny University Hospital relaunch Patient and Family Experience Group
by Michael Lockhart A NEWLY formed voluntary group is working with staff to improve services in Letterkenny University Hospital for patients and their families. The group is currently developing a number of new initiatives at the hospital. Advertisement Sean Murphy, LUH Hospital Manager, has spoken of his appreciation of the work of the volunteers. He said […]