A STRONGER push is needed for greater respite facilities in Donegal, a meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West, heard this week. Councillor Gerry McMonagle asked the HSE to confirm if they have put in an application for one five-bed respite facility or two five-bed respite facilities, which he requested for Donegal. In response, he was […]
Isle of Man setting for former journalist’s first work
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by Michael Devlin A FORMER Donegal News journalist has just published his first work of fiction. Set in 2006, Conor Sharkey’s ‘The Bar at the Bottom of Broadway’ follows two cousins from Ireland, Shaun ‘Loaf’ Donnelly and his wayward relation Johnny, as they bid to resurrect the rundown Thirsty Sailor pub in the Isle of […]
‘It’s nice that people have accepted that writing’s what I do’
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Poet Denise Blake on her love of writing, and how she deals with sadness and personal grief
The Elf on the Shelf can still bring you joy, with less of the fuss
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by Louise Flanagan Christmas trees are popping up like mushrooms around the county. I’m very envious of people who run an organised enough household to get the job done in mid-November. That’s certainly not the case in my house. Whether I like it or not though, the festivities will be thrust upon me on December […]
Parents are urged to act if concerned about cyberbullying
GARDAÍ have urged any parents concerned that their children are being cyberbullied to report the matter to them. A garda spokesperson was responding to a query from the mother of an 11-year-old child. Responding, a garda spokesperson said: “If the cyberbullying involves a student from a particular school, inform the school so they can take action […]
Defective Blocks Ireland says court proceedings are moving apace
THE multiparty legal action and related proceedings against the State led by Coleman Legal remains a “vital route to accountability and redress” for families across Donegal whose homes have been devastated by defective concrete blocks. That’s according to Defective Blocks Ireland. The not for profit organisation formed in Buncrana by Adrian Sheridan and Shaun Hegarty has […]
Wonderful talent on display at Mulroy College Variety Show
There was spectacular talent on display at the Mulroy College Variety Show, held recently. A large crowd of people turned out to enjoy the event. Well done to everyone.
Letterkenny woman fined following late night incident
A WOMAN who became highly aggressive to Gardaí as they attempted to intervene in a row involving groups of people, was fined €250 at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. Nicole Hill, with an address at Chapel Street in Stranorlar, was present at the scene at 3.05am at Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny, on the morning of […]
Veterinary programme is more than a new degree, it shows the north west is worthy of investment
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by Sabrina Sweeney There’s often much talk about the importance of keeping our young people in the county, of creating pathways that allow them not just to stay, but to thrive. The launch of the new Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at ATU Letterkenny this week is one of the most significant steps in […]