A Gweedore man conned the Department of Social Protection out of €134,000 over a period of 15 years. Judge Paul Kelly, sitting at Dungloe District Court, said he could not understand why a matter of such magnitude was not being dealt with at a higher level. Michael O’Donnell, Lower Brinaleck, Gweedore, was prosecuted in regards […]
Man’s body recovered from water
“Gardaí are liaising with family at this time,” said a garda spokesperson.
Rory Gallagher Festival postponed until 2022
THE organisers of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival have confirmed they are postponing until 2022. The annual rock and blues festival was scheduled to go ahead between June 3 and June 6 3rd – 6th June 2021 owever the organising committee has moved to defer the event in the interest of safety and to […]
Seasonal fisheries officers sought for Donegal
INLAND Fisheries Ireland has launched a recruitment campaign for seasonal fisheries officers in Donegal. The positions will see the successful applicants support the development and protection of Ireland’s fisheries resource during the summer period. The roles are available on a six month basis with contracts commencing from Monday, May 31 and training will be provided […]
Free seminar for businesses struggling with Brexit
DONEGAL Business Network will present a free lunchtime learning session this week for businesses struggling with Brexit. The quick and easy 30-minute guide on navigating Customs’ Clearance will be followed by 15 minute question and answer session for businesses. The session is hosted by Conall Dunne and Clare McEldowney of Easy Customs and takes place […]
First novel from Letterkenny author
RETIRED Letterkenny solicitor Sean McGlynn has published his first novel detailing an abusive marriage relationship as told by the story’s victim Josephine.
New business activity in Creeslough
FOUR new businesses are being established along Creeslough’s main street, bringing some vibe and employment back to the village. The green shed beside McNulty’s Pub on Main Street is now occupied by the Creeslough Community Association while the old Creeslough Hardware has been converted into a showroom and stores for Donegal Log Cabins. Last month, […]
Looking back on a steep learning curve
FOR school principal Damien McCroary, the phrase “every day can be a school day”, perfectly sums up the past academic year. In that time Covid-19 has presented considerable challenges to Mr McCroary, his staff and students at St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, including closures, cancellations, remote learning and more. Leaving Cert students returned to the classroom […]
Pandemic helped Letterkenny company grow nationwide
THE Covid-19 pandemic, and the resulting restrictions, have had a negative effect on many businesses across Donegal – but the new reality has also created a small number of opportunities. As an essential business, Letterkenny-based CBM Signs adjusted its business model to create a full range of Covid-19 warning signage and protective perspex screens for […]
Covid vaccine is rolled out to Tory Island
RESIDENTS on Tory Island have been receiving their Covid vaccinations. The Ambulance Service in conjunction with HSE Public Health Nursing and Dr Wheatley O’Neill administered jabs to people aged over 70 yesterday. The first and the oldest islanders on Tory to be vaccinated were William Duggan and Mary Diver, both aged 88. Advertisement Mr Duggan […]