Sergeant Sharon Doherty from the Community Policing Unit in Letterkenny has bid farewell to her colleagues, as she retired today after 33 years’ service. Sharon served in Dublin for 28 years and five years in Donegal Division. A garda spokesperson said: “We wish her all the very best in the future and we hope that […]
A morning well spent at Conwal and Gartan men’s breakfast
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A Men’s breakfast event was held in Conwal Parish Hall on Saturday. Former Ireland and Ulster Rugby International and Vice Principal of Royal School Armagh, Kenny Hooks, spoke at the breakfast morning. Here are some photographs captured by Clive Wasson from the special event.
‘Our Martin’ book launch in Mount Errigal Hotel
On Friday, February 6 at 7pm in the Mount Errigal Hotel the Martin McGuinness Book, ‘Our Martin’, will be launched by the author Jim McVeigh. This event is open to all who are interested in the legacy of Martin McGuinness. The author will also be signing the book on Saturday, February 7 in Bookmark in the […]
Photo special: St Brigid’s cross making in Gaoth Dobhair
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A large crowd gathered at Ionad Naomh Pádraig Dobhar yesterday to craft St Brigid’s crosses. Following the workshop, Fr Brian O’Fearraigh blessed the crosses. Photographer Tommy Curran was on hand to capture the event. Here’s a selection of his photos:
Fr Eddie Deeney to celebrate 90th birthday
A Donegal missionary priest will mark his 90th birthday tonight by launching his new book, The Bits and Pieces of Everyday, in Rathmullan. Fr Eddie Deeney, who was ordained in 1961, is set to mark the milestone with a special gathering in the St Vincent De Paul Centre at 8pm. The community are invited to […]
Sharlene Gill Scholarship in memory of Donegal woman announces expansion
A SCHOLARSHIP set up three years ago in memory of a young Donegal woman has announced its expansion. The Sharlene Gill Scholarship for Women in Engineering honours Sharlene Gill, who joined Omexom at 18 years of age, and went on to serve as the organisation’s first female Business Unit General Manager before her passing at […]
Progress on social housing projects in Milford, Fanad and Kilmacrennan welcomed
CLLR Declan Meehan has welcomed updated timelines on a number of social housing developments across the Milford Electoral Area. It follows information provided to him in response to a written question at this month’s Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting. Providing an update, the Council confirmed that works have now commenced on 10 social housing units in […]
Swilly Sisters attend First Aid Training course in Rathmullan
CONGRATULATIONS to all the members of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed in Rathmullan who participated in the certified First Aid training last Saturday which was fully funded by Donegal Volunteer Centre and SICAP. The event was facilitated by Aiden Thompson of Donegal Safety Solutions and all participants were presented with their completion certificates on the day […]
Delays in emptying bottle banks spark concern
By Dionne Meehan CONCERNS have been raised over delays in emptying bottle banks in East Donegal following a ‘particularly difficult’ festive period. Over the Christmas season, some bottle banks were so full that members of the public left empty bottles, cardboard and plastic at bottle bank sites. Advertisement Cllr Patrick McGowan highlighted the issue at […]
Landmark project aims to foster more inclusive society
A NEW programme aimed at creating a more inclusive society within communities on both sides of the border experiencing rapid demographic change has been launched. The Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Through an innovative series of workshops, training sessions, community activities and […]