THE Bishop of Derry, Dr Donal McKeown, and the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Ken Good, have begun a three day joint walk from St Columba’s birthplace at Gartan to St Augustine’s Church in Derry. St Augustine’s is believed to be the site of a sixth century monastery founded by Saint Columba and […]
Waste collector given three weeks to clear illegal dump
A HIGH Court Judge has described the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of waste near the shores of Lough Swilly as one of the worst cases.
Falcarragh to go country for poignant fundraiser
THEY will be pulling on their cowboy boots in Falcarragh tomorrow night for a very special fundraising concert. Megan Ó Rodaigh has put together the evening of music in memory of her aunt Winnie who sadly passed away just before Christmas. Tomorrow night, Aras Begley Hall will spring to life in Winnie’s memory with a […]
LUH Emergency Department ‘extremely busy’ today
THE Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) remains extremely busy today with significant numbers awaiting admission.
Teen charged with stabbing Donegal man to death
A teenager has been charged over the murder of a Donegal man stabbed to death in London. Damien McLaughlin, who was 42 and from Manorcunningham, was knifed in broad daylight on Exeter Road in Enfield shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday. Two men aged 21 and 18, and a 17-year-old male, were arrested a short while […]
Cash boost for Donegal’s festivals
FÁILTE Ireland has announced a €49,750 cash windfall for 20 of Donegal’s festivals. The money was awarded as part of Fáilte Ireland’s 2017 Regional Festivals and Participative Events Programme. Confirming the grants earlier today, Minister of State for Tourism Patrick O’Donovan, said, “The funding announced today will allow Donegal to broaden its appeal to overseas […]
‘SOS group does not represent our views’ Fr John Joe
Stranorlar group breaks away from campaign to save services in three hospitals – Ramelton, Stranorlar and Lifford
INTERVIEW: GAA stalwart Pat Shovelin fights rare cancer
Pat Shovelin worked with Jim McGuinness as goalkeeping coach to the 2012 All-Ireland winning side and the beaten finalists in 2014.
Donegal County Councillor Sean McEniff passes away
Having been first elected to Donegal County Council in 1967, the Bundoran man was the longest serving Councillor in Ireland.
Businessman announces major investment in Letterkenny
Mr Tony Kelly confirmed this week he is investing €2 million to develop retail units, apartments and a filling station on Paddy Harte Road.