A MAN had to receive medical treatment following an assault in Ballybofey at the weekend. Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault at a takeaway premises at Main Street, Ballybofey in the early hours of Saturday, December 14, at approximately 3.40am. A garda spokesperson urged anyone who was in the area with dash cam to make the footage […]
Woman shares symbol of peace for Christian Aid
By Paul McElwee A UNIVERSAL sign of peace, something which many pray for especially at this time of year -the dove – is set to play an integral part in the festive season for one Rossnowlagh native who is using the symbol to draw attention to humanitarian crises across the globe. Judith Hinchcliff, a parishioner […]
Private Rooney killing: UN to release documents
By Dionne Meehan Two years on from the murder of Private Seán Rooney in Lebanon, his family are still being kept in the dark about the events surrounding his death. The 24-year-old, pictured below, from Newtowncunningham was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping mission was ambushed and fired upon on […]
Special feature: A lorry load of memories
A query about an old photograph that’s to be used in a new calendar for 2025 has prompted special memories
‘19 Days’ marks Ivan’s venture into fiction
Letterkenny’s Ivan Fuery has a new offering to the literary world
The life of a Portnoo stills photographer
It’s early December and Mark is currently working as a stills photographer on Obituary, which is being filmed in Ballyshannon.
‘Paul was our pride and joy’
Family of much-loved Ramelton musician Paul Mooney who lost his life in a collision last Christmas prepare for his first anniversary
Donegal singing talent receives special award
By Rebecca Crockett Donegal musician Ellie Carson has been honoured by the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), receiving a national award for singing. The 17-year-old from Glenmaquin near Letterkenny won the RIAM Spotlight Award for her impressive distinction grade in her Senior Certificate singing exam. Advertisement Ellie said when she found out about the […]
Charity to benefit from robbery involving Romanian gang
Money stolen during a robbery on an antique shop in Letterkenny has been donated to the Little Blue Heroes charity. The cash, totalling €1,170, was discovered on a member of a Romanian gang who stole around €30,000 in cash and jewellery from Mourne Antiques on the town’s Main Street on January 18, 2020. The gang […]
Hannah sparkles at Milan Jewellery Week
By Harry Walsh GLENTIES jewellery designer Hannah McGuinness was the winner of a top award at the Milan Jewellery Week held recently in the Italian city. One of the most glittering and exciting events of the year, the annual Artistar exhibition celebrates tradition and innovation in the world of international jewellery. These awards are the […]