PRESIDENTIAL election candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys have almost done all they can in their campaign to become Ireland’s 10th President to go to Áras an Uachtaráin, but for whom will success be sweet? Heather Humphreys will be in Donegal today, visiting Dorrian’s Hotel in Ballyshannon at 1pm before calling to Killaghtee Hall in Dunkineely at 2.15pm for a […]
Residents to fight active travel plans
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BALLYMACOOL residents are to vehemently oppose active travel plans on their doorstep, which would see the creation of a cycle lane and the construction of a parking bay to replace spaces currently outside their homes. Close to 100 people attended a public meeting in the Station House Hotel on Tuesday night, where residents voiced their fears that […]
Tributes paid to popular Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn
TOUCHING tributes have been paid following the death of beloved Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn. Seamus, who was a Derry native, worked as a Spanish teacher in Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. Following the sad news of his passing yesterday, Loreto Secondary School took to social media to pay a touching tribute to the father of […]
Weather: Rain will clear this morning leaving sunny spells
TODAY will start off wet with rain in many areas. Rain will gradually clear through the morning. Sunshine and showers will follow. Advertisement Showers will become heavier this evening with hail possible. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, showers will continue, some heavy with hail possible. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, October 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Allison Thompson, Letterkenny David Samuel Patterson, Raphoe Advertisement Eilis McGrane, Ballintra Muriel Jones, Raphoe Kevin Maguire, Bundoran and Mayo Denis Maloney, Teelin David Patterson, Raphoe Seamus Byrne, Glencolmcille Allison Thompson, Letterkenny The peaceful death took place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday of Allison Thompson, née […]
Donegal Centre for Independent Living launches new campaign
A DONEGAL organisation is leading the way in inclusive employment in Ireland with their awareness campaign. The Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL), in partnership with Donegal County Council, has launched the ‘Put Us To Work’ campaign, a bold public awareness and advocacy initiative calling on employers across Donegal to commit to inclusive hiring and […]
Retailers honoured at XL awards event in Spain
FIVE retailers from Donegal were among a group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in Calpe, Spain. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL Retail brand in Ireland, the XL Retail Awards […]
Mixed views in Letterkenny on who’ll win the race to the Áras
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by Eoghan O’Boyle THE race for the Áras is reaching its final stages, with voting centres opening on Friday and cards being sent to every house in the country. Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and the Independent Catherine Connolly, are well and truly on the last straight. With polls predicting a Connolly victory, it is very […]
Celebrations in Lifford to mark Red Hugh O’Donnell’s birthday
A DAY of celebration will take place in Lifford this weekend to mark the birthday of local Chieftain Red Hugh O’Donnell. On Saturday, October 25, Lifford will come alive with a full day of history, music, and heritage, featuring a packed schedule of events celebrating the town’s local hero. Joining the celebrations are Cllr Paul […]
€22,000 raised by Long March for Gaza
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by Liz Kearney IRISH Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) Inishowen Branch has expressed their thanks for all the generosity shown to their campaign by the public. “A huge thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to the Long March for Gaza,” a spokesperson for the group said. Advertisement “Thanks to the marchers, the support […]