WEDNESDAY marked 30 years since one of the worst maritime tragedies in Irish history – the sinking of the Boy Shaun off north Donegal. Four fishermen perished when the 34 ft trawler went down near Malin Head on September 20 in circumstances that to this day have never been fully explained. Barney McDaid (56) from […]
Singer Harte returns with one from the heart
DONEGAL singer Mickey Joe Harte has just unveiled the video for his latest single, For the Broken Hearted.
Fake tobacco worth €4,440 seized in Letterkenny
COUNTERFEIT tobacco worth €4,400 along with a vehicle has been seized in Letterkenny. Revenue Officers were supported by Gardai from Letterkenny Garda Station in the intelligence led operation on Thursday. A Spokesperson for Revenue confirmed that they seized 7,200 cigarettes, 1kg of tobacco and the vehicle in which the contraband was transported. Advertisement “The combined […]
Hughie leaves his impression on Croke Park pitch
O’Donnell is part of a group of volunteers who help keep the ‘busiest pitch in the world’, one of the best pitches in the world throughout the year.
Funding available to take your career to the next level
SAFETECH Consulting & Training are running their Professional Trainer Certificate again in October. This is a seven day course which covers both QQI Level 6 Awards; Training Needs Identification and Training, Delivery and Evaluation leading to a special purpose Professional Trainer Skills Certificate. Trainer James Martin explained the benefits of this course. Advertisement “This course […]
Hall of Fame Award for Séamus Mac Géidigh
Séamus was working as Regional Manager of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta in their Doirí Beaga studio when he passed away suddenly in July 2016.
HSE helpline for flood victims ceased
The HSE helpline for people affected by the recent flooding in Inishowen has now ceased to operate. If the need arises the HSE Psychology Service can be contacted. The HSE has also provided an information leaflet ‘Coping with Flooding’ which has been distributed widely in the community. This leaflet outlines the common reactions people […]
Johnny has no intentions of slowing down any time soon
Two weeks ago, Stranorlar grandfather Johnny Patton took delivery of a brand new electric bicycle from Letterkenny Bikes
Local official to play role in Ladies All-Ireland final
A teacher in Scoil Mhuire, Gleneely, Siobhan lives in Letterkenny but she continues to line out for the Gaeil Fhánada club.
Former councillor leading Australian equality campaign
THE FORMER mayor of Bundoran is heading the marriage equality campaign in Australia which is on the verge of making history. Tiernan Brady is the executive director of Australians for Equality, the group leading the campaign to have same-sex marriage legalised ahead of the massive postal ballot which began in Australia this week. Having initially […]