IT has been revealed that just five of the 26 gardaí assigned to the Donegal Gaeltacht are proficient in Irish. In correspondence to the Public Accounts Committee, An Garda Síochána disclosed that less than half of the 89 gardaí assigned to Gaeltacht areas across the country have the ability to work in the Irish language, […]
Donegal man walks Camino in memory of his late wife
A DONEGAL man who undertook a fundraising walk of the Camino in memory of his late wife has presented a cheque from the funds raised to Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice. Retired judge, Seán MacBride from Moville, who completed part of the Camino, a historic pilgrimage route, in memory of his late wife, […]
Moderator congratulates President-Elect Connolly
THE Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Right Reverend Dr Trevor Gribben, has offered his congratulations to President-Elect Catherine Connolly, who will become the 10th President of Ireland and only the third women to hold the office. Assuring her of his prayers, Dr Gribben said: “On behalf of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, I would […]
Son pays heartbreaking tribute to Seamus Quinn
The gifted Loreto Letterkenny teacher remembered for giving ‘love and counsel’ so easily
Petition to reopen Donegal ISPCA rehabilitation centre garners almost 1,500 signatures
by Mia Regan ALMOST 1,500 people have signed a petition calling for the reopening of the Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre to reopen. The Ballyare-based centre closed its doors in September after the withdrawal of The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). The ISPCA took over management of the centre from the Donegal SPCA, […]
Letterkenny teacher to be laid to rest today
THE funeral of beloved Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn will take place this morning in Derry. Mr Quinn, pictured below, was well-known throughout Donegal for his years spent teaching Spanish in Loreto Secondary School. Requiem Mass will take place at 10am this morning in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn followed by private cremation. Advertisement Following the news of his passing, Loreto […]
How a chain of coincidences helped save the life of Annagry toddler
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On a cold and damp November evening last year, Annagry was left shocked when a near tragedy rocked the tight-knit village. The nightmare was averted thanks to the heroic efforts of Ihor Burkun and Sinéad Boyle, who were on Tuesday recognised at a national award ceremony by Water Safety Ireland for their bravery. Both had […]
Cheque presented from Patsy Collins memorial match
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For the family and friends of Patsy Collins, his memory was celebrated in a special way this week at the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny. Back in August, a memorial match was played at Leckview Park, organised by Letterkenny Rovers, in memory of a man who was a valued club member and a friend to so […]
Donegal man’s walk in memory of his late wife raises much needed funds
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A Donegal man who undertook a fundraising walk of the Camino in memory of his late wife has presented a cheque from the funds raised to Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice. Retired judge, Seán MacBride from Moville, who completed part of the Camino, a historic pilgrimage route, in memory of his late wife, […]
Donegal pilgrims make special journey to Italy for jubilee
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PARISHIONERS from St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny took part in a special Pilgrimage of Hope in Italy where they visited a number of sacred locations including San Giovanni, Assisi and Rome. The pilgrimage took place from October 6 to 14 and was led by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie. For those taking part in the pilgrimage, it was an […]