Fears over future of Lettermacaward health centre


A public meeting is being held to discuss the temporary closure of Lettermacaward Health Centre.  The public meeting is being held in St Bridgid’s Hall on Saturday March 4 at 8pm. A statement by the Lettermacaward Development Group said, “There will be a public meeting to address the temporary closure of Lettermacaward Health Centre on […]


Pringle gives ‘cautious welcome’ to Credit Union expansion


Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has offered a cautious welcome to a bill to expand the services of credit unions, saying credit unions must retain their close ties to the communities they serve. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said he has been highlighting the importance of community banking and called on the government to […]


Gardaí issue appeal as National Slow Down Day ends


SEVERAL Donegal motorists were among the hundreds of drivers caught speeding across the country during National Slow Down Day. During the 24 hour period, which ended at 7am this morning (Wednesday), GoSafe personnel checked a total of 173,811 vehicles nationwide and detected 628 motorists breaking the speed limit. In Donegal the top speed recorded was […]


McGinley thrilled with St Columba’s triumph


St Columba’s College, Stranorlar manager Mark Anthony McGinley was thrilled after his side defeated Carndonagh CS in the Ulster Senior Schools Soccer Final in Letterkenny Community Centre on Tuesday. McGinley’s side came from behind to win 2-1 with Shaun McMenamin scoring the winner.      


Letterkenny man shares story to mark Rare Disease Day


LETTERKENNY man Michael MacGinty, who suffers with a rare blood disease, has shared his story to mark Rare Disease Day. He highlighted the importance of having a conversation about rare diseases, which he says are not as rare as rare sounds. Michael suffers with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) a rare genetic condition which affects the […]


Donegal Public Participation Network calls for more community groups to have their say


Donegal Public Participation Network (PPN) has today issued an invitation to community and voluntary groups in Donegal to join their local PPN and help build a better future for the county. The call-out comes after a new national brand identity and awareness campaign for Public Participation Networks was launched by Minister for Community Development and […]


Fishermen demand immediate access to approved Brexit fund


A European fund established to compensate Irish fishermen adversely impacted by the permanent loss of quota due to Brexit, has yet to be distributed to the most affected sector some 17 months after it was first recommended. Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) Chief Executive, Seán O’Donoghue said his members are extremely frustrated at the inordinate and […]


Prominent historians and academics to address Drumboe Spring School


Professor Brendan O’Leary of the University of Pennsylvania will be the keynote speaker during the 100th anniversary commemorations of the execution of the Drumboe Martyrs next month. The Drumboe Commemoration Committee has outlined the expert speakers that will address the Spring School, to be held in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey on March 11. The […]


Donegal driver caught speeding on National Slow Down Day


A Donegal driver was among those caught speeding this morning on National Slow Down Day. In the first 2 hours of National Slow Down Day, GoSafe checked the speed of 36,679 vehicles and detected 69 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. A was vehicle detected driving 113km per hour in a 100km […]


FLAIR APPARENT: Everything you need to know about eyelashes


Eyelash extensions, eyelash perms, eyelash dye, false lashes, magnetic false lashes, mascara – the list of eyelash products and treatments is seemingly never – ending. It can be confusing if you don’t know the difference between all the options available so this week I’m breaking it all down. Semi Permanent Lash Extensions Advertisement Otherwise known […]