Adams misses Letterkenny event as Belfast talks go on


GERRY Adams has had to miss the opening of the new Sinn Féin offices in Letterkenny because of negotiations in Belfast. The Sinn Féin party leader was due to cut the ribbon on the Eddie Fullerton/Bobby Sands Centre this evening but his colleague, Pearse Doherty, was forced to deputise at the last minute. Hundreds of […]


Memorial service on Friday for drowned St Johnston pals


FOUR friends who lost their lives in a drowning tragedy 100 years ago will be remembered at a memorial service in St Johnston this Friday. Arthur James Dowds (9) and James Orr (9) along with their 13-year-old friends, George Quigley and Patrick O’Donnell drowned when they got into difficulty while enjoying a summer swim on […]


Young people urged to be a Summer Reading Star


YOUNG people across Donegal are being urged to join Binky and Zoink as the popular Summer Stars Reading Adventure returns to public libraries. Open to all children, Summer Stars is a free programme. Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerry McMonagle said it was a great opportunity for parents to bring their children along to their local library. Advertisement […]


Gweedore pharmacist named new President of Council


  The Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), the pharmacy regulator, has elected a new President, Mr Rory O’Donnell, and a new Vice-President, Ms. Nicola Cantwell. At its meeting, the Council also welcomed new members following their appointment by the Minister for Health. Rory O’Donnell is a community pharmacist with a pharmacy in […]