GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a man was struck from behind by an unknown male in Ballybofey, causing him to fall as a result of the blow. On Sunday, February 2 at approximately 2.35am gardaí were alerted to the fact that a man had been injured and required an ambulance at Navenny Street, Ballybofey. Upon […]
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to host event
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PEOPLE are being urged to attend an event in Donegal hosted by the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to learn more about their work. A meet-up is taking place at St Patrick’s Parish Centre, 18 Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, F94 R5RK, on Saturday, February 15 at 11am. The centre is located next to the […]
Donegal Youth Service receives LGBTQ+ inclusion award
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DONEGAL Youth Service in Letterkenny has been bestowed a major award for inclusion. The group was awarded the ‘Belong to LBGTQ+ Youth Ireland’s Rainbow Award at a ceremony at The Clarence Hotel in Dublin on Wednesday last. The youth service was recognised for its work as part of the Rainbow Award initiative which is dedicated […]
“Child sex abuse was a difficult time”
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by Róise Collins Fr Michael Herrity retires from priesthood after a devoted 56 years RETIRING Parish Priest Michael Herrity has recalled the highs and lows of his pastoral life, recalling both the deep hurt and shock when child sex abuse came to light and his joy in serving so many parishioners. Advertisement Fr Herrity was ordained in […]
Shaun Duffy: Fresh appeal for information about unsolved murder
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A FRESH appeal has been made for information on the 20th anniversary of the murder of a Donegal man. Shaun Duffy (36), late of Meenacross, was attacked and fatally wounded in his home in the early hours of Saturday, January 29, 2005. His body was discovered in his home shortly before 2.30pm that afternoon. He had been […]
Falcarragh business fears in wake of Storm Éowyn
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by Dionne Meehan A COMMUNITY-based business in Falcarragh is calling on the government to provide support after their business was severely damaged during Storm Éowyn. Operating since 2004, Cill Ulta is home to nine production polytunnels, an apiary, and multiple fields, making it a prime growing space for seasonal vegetables. The business currently supplies sustainably […]
40 years later for “snow baby” – Happy Birthday Pauline
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BURTONPORT woman Pauline Moulds (nee Sweeney) celebrated her 40th birthday at the weekend with family at a function in Caisleáin Óir, Annagry, four decades after her dramatic birth hit the headlines. The mother of three was joined by her husband Jonathan, sons Thomas and Jack, daughter Amelia, her parents Robert and Maisie, siblings, in-laws, nieces and […]
“She fell in love with Donegal” – Omagh Bomb victim
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by Alan Rodgers THE sister of a young Spanish woman killed in the Omagh bomb atrocity has spoken about the devastating impact her death has had on their family. Rocio Abad Ramos, known as ‘Peke’ – meaning ‘Little One’ – was just 23-years-old when she was killed in the 1998 attack. A talented athlete, she […]
Exhibition celebrates the lives of Donegal women
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by Evelyn Cullen TODAY, Donegal women are among the most educated and independent women in the world, enjoying freedoms and status equal to men. In December, a Donegal County Council Gender Pay Gap Report showed that women on average occupy higher paid roles than men in the council. But it wasn’t always this way. Advertisement […]
Bank holiday warning to road users
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by Caolagh Grimes An Garda Síochána and The Road Safety Authority are appealing to the public to use the roads with care over the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend. An extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation will take place throughout this St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend. It began yesterday and will run until 7am on Tuesday. […]