Tata Consultancy Services, Letterkenny is proud to announce its partnership with Lifestart Services, a Donegal-based organisation dedicated to supporting families across the region. As part of this collaboration, TCS colleagues have come together to gather essential back-to-school supplies for local children. The initiative focused on providing school bags, lunchboxes, water bottles, and stationery, ensuring that […]
Warning after scam caller purports to be a member of An Garda Síochána
Senior Services Awareness event to take place in Letterkenny
Shop window smashed in Ballybofey
WITNESSES are sought after the front window of a shop was smashed in Ballybofey. The incident occurred at a shop at Main Street sometime between 9pm Saturday, September 6 and 12.30pm the following day. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have been on the street, particularly in the early hours of Sunday […]
Stolen trailer and calf later abandoned over the border
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage following the theft of a jeep, trailer and calf, later found abandoned over the border. Gardaí have said that a jeep was parked at farmland in the area of Grousehall, Pettigo on Saturday, September 6. There was a trailer attached with a calf on board. Between 1.45pm and 2pm on that […]
Long march for Gaza from Malin Head to Buncrana
Not many people are aware that Inishowen and Gaza are the same length – 25 miles. But the similarities end there. Inishowen has a population of 40,544; Gaza’s population stands at 2.1 million, even greater than that of the whole of Dublin city and County (1.5 million) Advertisement The Inishowen peninsula covers an area of […]
Wet Wet Wet to take to Oakfest stage
DONEGAL is enjoying one of the biggest festivals in the Northwest. Oakfest commenced today and continues tomorrow, Sunday, September 7. The festival is taking place amongst the stunning grounds of Oakfield Park, and it promises to be a weekend full of music, fun and entertainment. Advertisement This festival has something for everyone, with two stages […]
TV: The Traitors is entertaining but its flaws are hard to ignore
by Paul Bradley The Jury: Murder Trial, Channel 4, Monday, 9pm The Traitors Ireland, RTE1, Sunday, 9.30pm Advertisement Atomic, Sky Atlantic, Thursday, 9pm Dolphins – Wonders Of The Ocean, RTE1, Sunday, 6.30pm I wasn’t sure Channel 4 could bring back The Jury: Murder Trial after a successful first season that revealed so much of what […]
St Johnston man uses milestone birthday to raise €11,750 for Zach
A ST JOHNSTON man has marked his 60th birthday by raising more than €11,000 for a family who are currently in Holland where their young son is receiving specialist medical treatment. Tony McBrearty celebrated his milestone birthday in Maggie’s Tavern in St Johnston, where he raised an amazing €11,750 for the McCrossan family. This money will […]
Anglers voice concerns about river pollution from sheep dip tanks
By Róise Collins ANGLERS have shared their frustration and anger at the serious pollution they encounter in Donegal rivers caused by sheep dip tanks, claiming that the Inland Fisheries Ireland Environmental Office have failed to sanction those responsible. The comments are in response to the publication of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
No child should dread returning to school because of unkindness from their classmates
One of the hardest aspects of parenting is trying to protect our children from external sources that cause them upset – namely, their friendship group if things turn sour. It’s our instinct to wrap them up in bubble wrap in an attempt to shield them from any and all sadness. The reality is though, that […]