By Diarmaid Doherty Clannad singer Máire Brennan has said the songs of Shane McGowan will live on forever. Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of the legendary Pogues frontman. Advertisement And Máire Brennan has offered her own memories of a singer-songwriter – someone she said who was really, really special. “He was a […]
Passing of well known Gaoth Dobhair pharmacist
THE death took place at his home on Saturday of Michael James Gallagher, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg. The former pharmacist, footballer, photographer, golfer and artist was born in Cotteen, Derrybeg on September 7, 1927. His parents were Micí the Cope Gallagher and Sarah Bhilly (née Gallagher). His father who was originally from Inishcaorach Island, moved to live […]
Local business man hoping his good deed will trigger a “domino effect”
By Dionne Meehan A KINDHEARTED Letterkenny businessman has offered to clean ten houses with defective blocks for free this Christmas. Peter Blake, founder of Peadar Jim’s Cleaning Services, has been in business for the past nine years offering services such as power-washing and guttering throughout the North West. Advertisement On his travels, Peter has witnessed […]
RSA and Gardai man morning checkpoint
by Kate Heaney GARDAI and staff from the Road Safety Authority were manning a checkpoint on the Derry to Letterkenny road on Tuesday morning, slowing Letterkenny-bound traffic for a short time. An initial glimpse approaching the checkpoint showed a man in a high-vis jacket wearing a balaclava, with just his eyes visible, a bit disconcerting, […]
Craft fairs this weekend
THERE are serveral craft fairs taking place in Letterkeny this weekend. Conwal Parish Church Craft Fair will be held on Saturday from 11am to 3pm in Conwal Parish Church Hall. There will be homemade crafts, baking and festive treats. Advertisement An Grianán Theatre’s annual Christmas craft and art fair is also taking place this Saturday […]
Health meeting cancelled due to industrial action
CURRENT industrial action by Fórsa saw Tuesday’s meeting of Regional Health Forum, West cancelled. Fórsa’s clerical and administrative members in the HSE have been engaged in a sustained action of non-cooperation since October 6. The industrial action is designed to maximise disruption for HSE senior management, but to minimise disruption to service delivery and service users. […]
Cold blast expected to hit
By Dionne Meehan Met Éireann has issued a moderate yellow weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are expected to plummet this evening. With very cold temperatures likely to fall below -3 in many areas, frost and ice will cause hazardous travelling conditions. Advertisement This weather warning comes into effect this evening at 6pm and it is expected […]
Funding initiative aims to encourage Cresslough students
An initiative has been announced for Cresslough that will see five lucky students being awarded €2,000 towards their education or apprenticeship ambitions in the coming years. The ‘Aurivo Co-Op Creeslough Student Support Programme’ will support an individual student each year, for each of the next five years, from the Creeslough community. The fund of €2,000 […]
Temperatures in Donegal set to drop to -3 tomorrow
Met Éireann have issued a moderate yellow weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are expected to plummet tomorrow evening. With very cold temperatures expected to fall below -3 in many areas, frost and ice will cause hazardous travelling conditions. This weather warning comes into affect tomorrow, Thursday, November 30 at 6pm and it is expected […]
Government accused of ‘dither’ over Mica scandal
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty has called on the Government to ‘stop dithering’ and act by bringing forward credible financing solutions to assist homeowners in Donegal affected by defective concrete blocks. He says those impacted by the Mica scandal have had their lives destroyed, and have been failed by the redress scheme brought forward by Government. […]