THE family of murdered Castlederg schoolgirl, Arlene Arkinson will host a vigil this evening to mark the 30th anniversary of her disappearance. Arlene was just 15-years-old when she vanished after going to Bundoran for a night out in 1994. A 14-year inquest into the death of the teenager came to a close in July 2021, concluding […]
‘Alleged domestic abusers should be removed from the family home’ – Dr Muldoon
THE Donegal-born Children’s Ombudsman, Dr Niall Muldoon, is calling for alleged domestic abusers to be removed from their homes during policing probes to stop the “moral bankruptcy” of making victims homeless. Dr Muldoon believes those accused of domestic violence should be treated the same as those accused of sexual abuse and removed from the family […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water to Donegal’s twin towns
Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major water main burst affecting Ballybofey and Stranorlar this morning. Homes and businesses in the twin towns and surrounding areas are experiencing a disruption to their water supply but every effort is being made to return a normal supply as quickly as possible. Crews have been mobilised […]
Cathedral Quarter to launch 10th anniversary booklet
LETTERKENNY Cathedral Quarter will launch their tenth anniversary commemorative booklet as part of their Heritage Week activities. The booklet will be launched by Eddie McKeever, Managing Director of the McKeever Hotel Group in Dillons Hotel on Friday, August 23 at 8pm. The booklet is both a celebration and reflection of the Cathedral Quarter achievements throughout […]
The search is on for 77th Miss Donegal
IN a glorious celebration of beauty, grace, and empowerment, the search has officially begun for Miss Donegal to follow in the footsteps of our last Donegal Miss Ireland, Lauren McDonagh, who is now a judge at the event. The search is now on to find contestants from each county to take part in the Miss […]
Team Ireland’s Donegal members commended by Minister McConalogue
THE five people from Donegal who were part of Team Ireland in the Olympic Games have been commended for their efforts by Donegal minister Charlie McConalogue. “The Paris Olympics was a superb sporting showpiece which saw Ireland enjoy its most successful ever Olympics,” the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine commented. “I’d like to […]
Post your letter with the new Polestar stamp
RESIDENTS and visitors to Letterkenny alike have, since 2006, enjoyed the view of the iconic Polestar monument as they pass through the town. And now anyone sending a letter in Ireland can appreciate the artwork by choosing the Polestar stamp for their postage. An Post have issued a new ‘public art’ stamp booklet that celebrates Ireland’s […]
HSE gives Ardara GP update
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said it is ‘actively recruiting’ for a GP for Ardara Health Centre, where the doctor there is due to work their last day in less than two weeks. Concern emerged that the surgery would be without a GP when Dr Mireille Sweeney finishes on August 22. Advertisement Dr Sweeney raised serious […]
SSE Renewables 2024 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials taking place next week
The Irish National Sheep Dog Trials will be taking place in Clonmany, on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal next week from Thursday, August 22 to Saturday, August 24. The annual event, sponsored by SSE Renewables, will see 150 talented sheep dogs and their handlers compete for a chance to represent Ireland at the International Sheep […]