A STRONGER push is needed for greater respite facilities in Donegal, a meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West, heard this week. Councillor Gerry McMonagle asked the HSE to confirm if they have put in an application for one five-bed respite facility or two five-bed respite facilities, which he requested for Donegal. In response, he was […]
Isle of Man setting for former journalist’s first work
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by Michael Devlin A FORMER Donegal News journalist has just published his first work of fiction. Set in 2006, Conor Sharkey’s ‘The Bar at the Bottom of Broadway’ follows two cousins from Ireland, Shaun ‘Loaf’ Donnelly and his wayward relation Johnny, as they bid to resurrect the rundown Thirsty Sailor pub in the Isle of […]
‘It’s nice that people have accepted that writing’s what I do’
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Poet Denise Blake on her love of writing, and how she deals with sadness and personal grief
The Elf on the Shelf can still bring you joy, with less of the fuss
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by Louise Flanagan Christmas trees are popping up like mushrooms around the county. I’m very envious of people who run an organised enough household to get the job done in mid-November. That’s certainly not the case in my house. Whether I like it or not though, the festivities will be thrust upon me on December […]
Channel hopper: BBC’s new drama more like a daytime sha
by Paul Bradley American TV dramas, over the last few years, have turned rather too often to rich people being all catty and killy with each other – usually with Nicole Kidman whispering behind or before the camera. Now BBC is climbing aboard the same train with Wild Cherry, a lifeless sliver of gloss set […]
Parents are urged to act if concerned about cyberbullying
GARDAÍ have urged any parents concerned that their children are being cyberbullied to report the matter to them. A garda spokesperson was responding to a query from the mother of an 11-year-old child. Responding, a garda spokesperson said: “If the cyberbullying involves a student from a particular school, inform the school so they can take action […]
Defective Blocks Ireland says court proceedings are moving apace
THE multiparty legal action and related proceedings against the State led by Coleman Legal remains a “vital route to accountability and redress” for families across Donegal whose homes have been devastated by defective concrete blocks. That’s according to Defective Blocks Ireland. The not for profit organisation formed in Buncrana by Adrian Sheridan and Shaun Hegarty has […]
Churchill man remanded on bail
A CHURCHILL man has been remanded on bail to appear at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. Gary Burke, with an address at Derrora, is charged with assault causing harm at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, on May 17, 2024. Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court this week that the accused was being […]
Wonderful talent on display at Mulroy College Variety Show
There was spectacular talent on display at the Mulroy College Variety Show, held recently. A large crowd of people turned out to enjoy the event. Well done to everyone.