Author found peace in Donegal


by Kate Heaney EDNA O’Brien, internationally acclaimed author, found the peace of West Donegal an escape from the frenetic world of London society and writing. She owned a house near Carrickfin for almost 20 years, and according to her friend and poet Anne Enright when the builders left the site every evening, “the cement blocks they […]

Arranmore RNLI assisted yacht with engine trouble


The Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were asked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist an 11 meter yacht with two crew on board, two miles off Arranmore yesterday evening just  after 5pm. On arrival at the stricken yacht, which had developed engine trouble and following assessment by the lifeboat crew a tow was established and […]

HSE to publish review of perinatal deaths annually


The HSE has announced that a review in perinatal deaths in Ireland over the past three years is to begin shortly. This will then become an annual audit in a bid to identify “anything that can be learned so as to improve services for the future”. The review will cover the years from 2021 to […]

PARENTING COLUMN: Using apps for a good purpose


Kids overindulging in screen time can lead to all sorts of battles at home, but this week, I’m focusing on the best app that my daughter uses on her tablet; Duolingo. According to a quick google search, Duolingo is the most popular language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app in the world, with more […]

Kilcar man graduates with degree in pharmacy


Patrick McNelis, from Kilcar, Donegal, who graduated with a 2:1 degree in Pharmacy. He would like to thank his father, Michael, his brother, Tony and his dissertation supervisor in 4th year, Dr. Ahmed Abuelhana for his help in getting him through the tough final year.