by Louise Doyle THE Church of Ireland been asked to explore the possibility of allowing clergy to perform marriages in secular venues. The proposal, which was approved at a General Synod (annual conference) last weekend, could potentially bring a sea change in the future of weddings in Donegal and throughout the county. Advertisement Mrs Nuala […]
Main Street water issues are raised
WATER pipes on Letterkenny’s Main Street are “constantly bursting” and “leaving large areas of the town without water,” a local councillor has claimed. Raising the issue at the May meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council on Tuesday, Cllr. Michael McBride recalled that on a recent visit to the town on a Saturday morning he got […]
Michael’s message in a bottle dates back almost 40 years
By Dionne Meehan A MESSAGE in a bottle which was found washed up on Rutland Island last week dates back almost 40 years. The discovery was made by 12-year-old Michael Gallagher who was out on a stroll when he spotted the mysterious bottle. Advertisement Curiously examining his find, he noticed a letter inside which was […]
Special ‘Slí’ event to follow in the footsteps of St Colmcille
AN innovative new trail project based on the legacy of Donegal-born St Colmcille offers a very special walking opportunity in June with a special 18km walk planned for the eve of his Feast Day. On Saturday, June 7, Slí Cholmcille will host a one-day guided walk on a segment of the Slí between Creeslough and […]
Lifford attack victim cheers GAA team on
A YOUNG Lifford man left fighting for his life following a brutal attack in his home in January has made an appearance on pitch sidelines to cheer his local GAA team on. Charles Dooher (26) was beaten by five masked men with bats, leaving him with catastrophic injuries. He was rushed to the Royal Victoria […]
My Little Library Initiative 2025 launches for children in Donegal
All children in Donegal who are starting primary school in September are being invited to visit their local library to pick up a free book bag and take the opportunity to join the library. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D., together with Minister of State for Charities, Gaeltacht and the Islands & […]
Donegal people with disabilities holding the Irish state to account
The newly formed Donegal Disabled Persons’ Organisation is launching itself with two consultations: one in Letterkenny on Monday, May 26 and the other in Donegal Town on Thursday, June 5. The purpose of these consultations is to produce a submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. “This is what a […]
Drowning victim was a “credit to his mother”, funeral hears
by Louise Doyle A TEENAGE boy who died after getting into difficulty in water close to Ned’s Point in Buncrana was remembered as “a credit to his mother”, and as a person who brought a “wealth of joy” to the hearts of his mum and family. Emmanuel Familola (16) had gone into the water to […]
Long wait times at LUH’s emergency department
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In the past 24 hours 203 people attended at Emergency Department. All escalation areas in the hospital are in use. There are currently 77 patients in […]
Man kicked in head in daytime assault in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a man was kicked in the head in a daytime assault in Letterkenny. The attack took place on Lower Main Street on Monday evening at 8.20pm. Gardaí are investigating the incident in which the man was kicked on the head by another man while he was on the ground. […]