A Dublin man has revealed how the memory of a late friend inspired him to buy what turned out to be the winning ticket for a house on Arranmore. Robert Donnelly was shopping on Henry Street with wife Suzann and their children Maebh and Cian when they received the call that their number had come […]
Hangs up overalls after 46 years in Letterkenny company
BONNAR Engineering Limited, based in the heart of Letterkenny, has bid a fond farewell to one of its longest serving employees who has has retired after more than 46 years working with the business. John Nesbitt, who lives in Figart, Raphoe, hung up his overalls having worked in the Neil T Blaney Road site since […]
From the world of corporate banking to some down time
A DONEGAL woman who has made a successful career in the corporate banking world wants to build a new technology platform in Ireland. Grainne McNamara has over 25 years of experience in working with leading companies in financial services and helping them use technology to drive changes to their business. Previously a managing director at […]
Impact of lockdowns on older people highlighted
THE end-of-life wishes of many older people were not sought or honoured during the pandemic, according to a new report from Irish NGOs. The ‘Telling It Like It Is’ report states that older people expressed the heightened challenges they faced during the pandemic and called for a post-pandemic focus on regaining their positive role in […]
Family with five generation get to meet up at long last
A FAMILY with five generations were finally able to meet up in Letterkenny last month after Covid-19 restricted them from all being together. Betty Doogan, 84, from Kincasslagh, Noreen Higgins, 65, from Slieve Sneacht, Letterkenny and Pauline Higgins, 41 and Amy Higgins, 22, all came together with Amy’s daughter Molly Danagher who will celebrate her […]
Fourteen incidents of damage to archaeological sites
The incidents include vandalism, illicit metal detecting and also include storm damage and various levels of disturbance.
Belfast woman thanks those who rushed to partner’s aid
A Belfast woman whose partner collapsed during a day out in Donegal says she is indebted to those who rushed to his rescue. Mary O’Connor and Bobby Hughes were spending two nights in Letterkenny recently when they decided to head off to Rathmullan beach. But within moments of walking on to the sand Bobby, a […]
Numbers waiting for breast screening in Donegal soar
The BreastCheck service is facing major backlogs due to Covid-19.
Vaccination of all teachers a priority before September
“Planning for the next school year will continue throughout the summer, with regular engagement between the INTO and officials.”
Young girl hospitalised after dog attack
The dog involved has been handed over to the local dog warden.