‘SAFER Letterkenny is to bring the documentary film ‘Unmasking Influence’ to a screening locally. The film is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary exploring how corporate power shapes policy and public health across the globe. The screening will take place in Letterkenny Library on Thursday, May 14 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm Advertisement Unmasking Influence takes viewers […]
Volunteer emergency medical services expand in Falcarragh
by Sean Hillen COMMUNITIES throughout Donegal are taking their emergency health needs into their own hands – by expanding the number of volunteer First Responder medical units to help victims of cardiac arrest. And Annagry and Falcarragh are the latest to work together, with members of the latter, more experienced group, set to help the […]
Councillor warns of the importance of continuing vital Creeslough supports
THE Government must urgently move to guarantee continued funding for the Creeslough Together Initiative beyond July 2026, a local councillor has said. Cllr John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh, has warned that any delay risks undermining essential community services that people rely on every day. “The response I have received from Fianna Fáil’s Minister Dara Calleary confirms […]
Saolta Arts launches ‘Poems for Patience’ across HSE West
Saolta Arts celebrated the 22nd series of Poems for Patience o as part of Cúirt International Festival of Literature, with this year’s collection marking 45 years of leading Irish poetry publisher Salmon Poetry. The 2026 series was co-curated by Jessie Lendennie and Dani Gill and featured 21 poems by Salmon poets, including Rita Ann Higgins, […]
Pics: A China Tea Party in Burtonport
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A special fundraising China Tea Party was held in Burtonport last weekend., Proceeds from the day went towards the Rosses Visually Impaired group and Burtonport Darkness Into Light. It was great to see such a big crowd turn out to support this annual event. Photographer Eoin McGarvey went along to capture some images from the […]
Gaoth Dobhair couple celebrate golden wedding anniversary
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By Tommy Curran A POPULAR Gaoth Dobhair couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Monday . Neily Jimmy John Gallagher, Upper Cotteen, Derrybeg and Nellie (née McFadden), originally from Cnoc Fola were married in St Colmcille Church, Cnoc Fola on Easter Tuesday, April 20, 1976. The bridesmaid was Nellie’s sister, Anna Barry while the best […]
Presentation of cheque from Ted Ponsonby charity concert
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A presentation of a cheque for €5,670 was made today from funds raised at a special charity concert held in memory of Letterkenny musician, Ted Ponsonby. The money will go towards the development of a new Arts and Performance area at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny which will depict a sculpture in honour […]
Deep sadness at the sudden passing of Éamonn Coyle
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The Gaoth Dobhair man was remembered as ‘intelligent’ and ‘talented’
Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital pay thanks for Easter draw support
FRIENDS of Letterkenny University Hospital have thanked everyone who supported their recent draw. The results of the Friends Easter Hamper draw is as follows: 1st prize, €400 voucher sponsored by McGinley furniture, Letterkenny – Aine O’Donnell, Ballybofey. Advertisement 2nd prize, €300 fuel voucher, sponsored by Donegal Oil – Annabel Murray, Ramelton. 3rd prize – Easter […]
Local business to celebrate its 20th anniversary with major charity fundraiser
A DONEGAL business is celebrating two decades in business by hosting a fundraiser for three charities. North West Labels will honour their milestone by launching a €20,000 fundraiser for Breast Care Clinic, Letterkenny, Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital and The Children’s Health Foundation. The Muff-based business took a leap in 2006, beginning what would become a two-decade roller-coaster of […]