ERRIGAL College, Letterkenny, recently marked the retirement of three highly respected members of its teaching staff, Hugo Dorrian, Geraldine McDonald, and Pascale Gallanagh, whose combined service amounts to 63 years within Errigal College. The school community gathered recently at The Church, Rockhill House, to recognise their contribution to education and the significant legacy each leaves […]
Half Marathon group present cheque to Donegal Hospice
A big well done to Karla Corness who ran the Donegal Half Marathon in aid of the Donegal Hospice in August as part of Team Donegal Hospice. Last week, the group presented a cheque for €5,000 to the hospice. The fundraising team included Gerry Murtagh, Cara Murtagh, Karla Corness, Aaron Kavanagh and Jack Molloy. Our […]
Tributes paid to ‘hardworking and generous’ Jim McFadden
By Paul McElwee FAMILY, friends and the wider Strabane and Creeslough communities came together on Monday to pay their respects to beloved shopkeeper and Creeslough native, Jim McFadden as he was laid to rest. The eldest of 14 children, Mr McFadden was a major fixture in Strabane for over 50 years, most notably for his […]
Donegal brewery eyeing up British market for next year
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THE award-winning Kinnegar Brewing company in Letterkenny is planning to make in-roads into the potentially vast and lucrative British market in 2026 in what is set to be another exciting chapter in its ongoing success. This will represent a significant step forward for the brewery which began commercial operations at a modest level back in […]
FRESH TAKE: New President’s love of the Irish language could lead to opportunities for Donegal
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WHEN Catherine Connolly took the oath of office this week as Ireland’s tenth president, she spoke about unity, change and identity, and about her wish to lead through both Irish and English, with a particular focus on the former. Her intention to make Irish the working language of the Áras had stirred debate long before […]
Call made to develop River Swilly walk
By Chris Ashmore Calls for the development of a River Swilly walk in Letterkenny resurfaced once again at the monthly meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Council. It’s now more than 20 years since a number of local people drafted proposals for the development of the lands stretching from the Port Bridge to the […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. November 8, 1975 75 PER CENT OF STAFF LAID OFF AFTER WORKERS JOINED UNION Advertisement AT A PUBLIC MEETING in Glenties called by the Irish Transport and General Workers Union, the Secretary of the Donegal District Branch, Mr George Hunter […]
How a daily dip has changed the lives of swimming friends
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FOUR years ago, Sally Rodgers would never have imagined starting her mornings in the freezing Atlantic. Today, she can’t imagine life without it. On Sunday, Sally joined the group of swimmers at the Boatstrand in Carrickfinn for a special celebratory dip. Between about 25 of them, the group has braved the chilly Atlantic every single […]
Mechanical fault causes water supply issues in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Buncrana following a mechanical issue at Slavery Water Treatment Plant. Customers in Buncrana and surrounding areas will experience low water pressure or outages today as a result. Water service crews have been deployed and are on site working to restore normal operation […]
Letterkenny optician’s appeal sees hundreds of glasses sent to Africa
ANDREA Devins Opticians in Letterkenny has wrapped up its recent Spectacles Appeal with amazing support from the local community. Thanks to the generosity of so many people across Donegal, hundreds of pairs of pre-loved glasses have now been donated to the Lions Club for distribution to those in need in parts of Africa. The donated […]