THE Donegal Hospice is inviting the public to take part in a special community walk this week to mark Palliative Care Week. The event takes place on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at 6pm from the Hospice car park at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Participants will stroll together to Bernard McGlinchey Town Park before returning to the Hospice gardens […]
Renewed call for Letterkenny musician to be honoured
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by Louise Doyle FRESH calls are being made for the council to identify funding so that the performance area in Letterkenny Town Park can be named after a legendary Donegal musician. Ted Ponsonby, from Oldtown in Letterkenny, was a founding member of The Rascals during the 1970s. He was widely known throughout the country for […]
Sinéad Ní Dhochartaigh is the new Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh
Sinéad Ní Dhochartaigh has been appointed the new Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh in Béal an Átha Móir. The appointment was confirmed today by the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Sinead replaces Aoife de Náis, who recently moved to a Deputy Principal post in Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Advertisement Originally from Glenfin and […]
Long march for Gaza from Malin Head to Buncrana
Not many people are aware that Inishowen and Gaza are the same length – 25 miles. But the similarities end there. Inishowen has a population of 40,544; Gaza’s population stands at 2.1 million, even greater than that of the whole of Dublin city and County (1.5 million) Advertisement The Inishowen peninsula covers an area of […]
St Johnston man uses milestone birthday to raise €11,750 for Zach
A ST JOHNSTON man has marked his 60th birthday by raising more than €11,000 for a family who are currently in Holland where their young son is receiving specialist medical treatment. Tony McBrearty celebrated his milestone birthday in Maggie’s Tavern in St Johnston, where he raised an amazing €11,750 for the McCrossan family. This money will […]
Anglers voice concerns about river pollution from sheep dip tanks
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By Róise Collins ANGLERS have shared their frustration and anger at the serious pollution they encounter in Donegal rivers caused by sheep dip tanks, claiming that the Inland Fisheries Ireland Environmental Office have failed to sanction those responsible. The comments are in response to the publication of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
No child should dread returning to school because of unkindness from their classmates
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One of the hardest aspects of parenting is trying to protect our children from external sources that cause them upset – namely, their friendship group if things turn sour. It’s our instinct to wrap them up in bubble wrap in an attempt to shield them from any and all sadness. The reality is though, that […]
Tommy and his school pals all set for another reunion
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By Paddy Walsh It was a vaguely familiar face that caught Tommy Ronaghan’s attention in the Oasis Bar in Letterkenny around a quarter of a century ago. “I met this guy a few times there and thought I knew him,” he recalls. Advertisement “I eventually asked him who he was and found out he was […]
Lesley says farewell to the classroom after 37 years
STAFF and pupils at Ballyraine National School in Letterkenny have bid farewell to their beloved Ms Wilkinson. Ms Lesley Wilkinson (née Cooke) has retired from teaching after an outstanding 37 years of service. Lesley is known to all as a lady of many talents, a brilliant artist, gifted guitarist and a lovely singer. Advertisement She […]
Letterkenny runner to tackle Great North Run for charity
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By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY woman Louise McKeague is preparing to take on the Great North Run this weekend. The Letterkenny AC runner will join 60,000 people on the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields. Advertisement Louise will be decked out in a pink tutu as she runs from city to sea in aid […]