Donegal withdraws from McKenna Cup semi-final


DONEGAL has withdrawn from this next Sunday’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final due to the unavailability of players. Donegal GAA manager Declan Bonner said it was not a decision taken lightly but that player welfare had to be front and centre. “CLG Dhún na nGall have formally written to the Ulster CCCC to withdraw from their […]

Countdown on towards Letterkenny Trad Week 2020


THERE is just over a week to go until Letterkenny Trad Week 2020 showcases a host of homegrown and international talent from the world of trad and folk. Now going into its sixth year, the annual event continues to go from strength to strength attracting a high calibre of musicianship. Hosted by the Regional Cultural […]

Funeral arrangements announced for Bishop James Mehaffy


THE funeral of the former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Revd Dr James Mehaffey, will take place at St Columb’s Cathedral in Derry on Saturday afternoon. The Service of Thanksgiving for Dr Mehaffey’s life will begin at 2pm. Dr Mehaffey’s family have said that, in the meantime, visitors will be welcome to pay their […]

Former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe James Mehaffy dies


THE death has taken place in Derry of Rt Rev Dr James Mehaffey, a former Bishop of the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe and one of the North West’s best-known Church leaders of recent times. Bishop Mehaffey, who was 88, died peacefully on Monday evening surrounded by his family. Dr Mehaffey led the Diocese of […]

Thousands of euros spent fixing Ballindrait water leaks


IRISH Water is forking out thousands of euros to repair leaks on a pipeline it says it cannot afford to replace. Residents in Ballindrait have endured years of misery due to repeated ruptures to their water supply. At least one family with young children has resorted to collecting rain water in a barrel due to […]