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 […]
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. […]