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
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 […]
iCare to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding
CONFIRMATION that Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education (iCARE) is to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding has been welcomed by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue. Established in September 2000 by a small group of parents, iCARE supports individuals with autism and their families in the Inishowen area. Speaking at the official funding announcement in Buncrana […]
Support group to host Donegal events for grieving parents
BEREAVEMENT support group Anam Cara is holding an information session in Donegal for parents who have experienced the death of a child. It will be held at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, on Tuesday, September 9 from 7pm to 9pm. The following morning, a second session at the same venue, aimed at professionals who come […]
Final call for Donegal volunteers to register for the Big Beach Clean 2025
More than 200 volunteers in County Donegal are already registered and set to join Clean Coasts for the Big Beach Clean this September 19 to 21. Supported by Kia Ireland, the Big Beach Clean is an annual call-to-action as part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), a global initiative led by Ocean Conservancy to mark […]
Help wanted for big Rossnowlagh clean-up on Sunday
A major clean-up of Rossnowlagh Beach will take place next Sunday. The clean-up, which is being organised by the Friends of Rossnowlagh group, is part of the nationwide Big Beach Clean initiative. The Rossnowlagh event will be the first organised in Donegal, with more clean-up events planned for Buncrana, Portnoo and Falcarragh later this month. […]
Garda advice clinics being held this week in Inishowen
A number of drop-in clinics are being organised this week by the Community Policing Unit in Inishowen. The events are a good opportunity for people to get documents signed, or if they require advice or information about an issue. The first clinic will be held at Greencastle Community Centre this evening, September 1, from 6pm […]
Company wants to hire 40 new carers in Donegal
Anyone interested in a career in the care sector is invited to come along to events in Letterkenny and Buncrana in the coming days. Dovida, a leading home care provider, will host recruitment events at Riverfront House in Letterkenny tomorrow from 10am to 4pm, and at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana on Wednesday from […]
Brian has a whale of a time in Donegal bay
By Paul McElwee A DAY out sailing on Donegal Bay turned into an unforgettable wildlife encounter for local man, Brian Hegarty when a humpback whale suddenly appeared near St John’s Point. The Sion Mills man was enjoying a day sailing on the bay with a group of people, including his 14-year-old son Jarlath, when they […]
1st Letterkenny Scout Group invites new members to join
Are you interested in scouting? Then you’re invited to get along on Friday, September 5 at 7pm to Alcorns, Letterkenny. Did you know that the 1st Letterkenny Scout Group is one of the oldest scout groups in the world – founded in 1908. Advertisement After the AGM next Friday, registration will open for the 2025/2026 […]