The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John Paul Mc Gill, Ardara Brian Grieve, Kildare, Dublin and Letterkenny Advertisement Dr Tony Bonar, Dunfanaghy John Paul Mc Gill, Ardara The death has occurred of John Paul Mc Gill, Maghera, Ardara. Mr Mc Gill passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 24. Deeply missed […]
Indian community celebrates Holi – the festival of colours
by Evelyn Cullen LETTERKENNY’S large and growing Indian community gathered together last weekend to celebrate Holi, the traditional Indian festival of colours. The celebration took place at a venue near the Dry Arch, where almost 100 Indian people, who have made Letterkenny their home, gathered for the joyous celebration which involves covering each other in colourful dust, […]
Local protest rally to end slaughter and genocide in Gaza
A PROTEST march will take place in Letterkenny this weekend calling for an immediate halt to the genocidal slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza and the Occupied Territories of Palestine. The Donegal Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (DIPSC) have invited the county’s TDs and councillors to join them on Saturday, March 29 at 12 noon […]
Letterkenny business to close after 40 years of service
THE Heel and Key Bar in Letterkenny Shopping Centre will close its doors this Saturday after 40 years in business. This closure comes as store owner, Michael Gillen, is set to retire. Mr Gillen said: “I would like to thank all my customers over the years for your support.” Advertisement Any shoes left in for […]
Government to crackdown on irresponsible dog owners
by Louise Doyle MAJOR plans to crackdown on irresponsible dog owners have been unveiled. Minister for Rural and Community Development, and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Martin Heydon TD have this week launched a major national awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities. Advertisement The […]
Weather: Today will be dry with sunny spells
THIS morning will be a little chilly, but today will be largely dry with good sunny spells developing. Some cloud will drift in later this afternoon turning the sun a little hazy. Some patchy light rain will develop later this afternoon with highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light winds. Advertisement This evening, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, March 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John Paul Mc Gill, Ardara Brian Grieve, Kildare, Dublin and Letterkenny Advertisement Dr Tony Bonar, Dunfanaghy Mary Donaghey, Convoy John Paul Mc Gill, Ardara The death has occurred of John Paul Mc Gill, Maghera, Ardara. Mr Mc Gill passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March […]
Rotary Club hosts District Governor
LETTERKENNY Rotary Club was delighted to welcome District Governor, Seamus Parle and his wife Carmel to their weekly lunch in the Station House Hotel, last week. The Island of Ireland is a single District in Rotary International and Letterkenny Rotary is one its 67 clubs. Therefore it was an important day for the Club to […]
Water mains replacement project to get underway in Rathmullan
By Caolagh Grimes UISCE Éireann customers in Rathmullan can look forward to a reliable water supply as work gets underway on a major improvement project. Uisce Éireann has prioritised over 600 metres of damaged water mains for replacement which will prevent bursts and interruptions for customers. Advertisement The utility says the work will give local […]
John Logue remembered as ‘great dad’
By Jarlath Cowan JOHN Logue was a man known for his warmth, wit, and unwavering love for his family, mourners at his funeral heard yesterday. Mr Logue tragically lost his life after an accident involving farming machinery on Tuesday. Advertisement Yesterday at Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Aghyaran, close to the Donegal border, lead by […]