Bishop Alan McGuckian to take up new role on Tuesday


THE formal ceremony to install the former Bishop of Raphoe as the new Bishop of Down and Connor will take place early next month. Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ is to be officially appointed as the Bishop of Down and Connor in April. Bishop McGuckian was appointed to the Down and Connor Diocese in February by […]


Lettekenny Credit Union announces the appointment of Bernard Doherty to its lending team


Letterkenny Credit Union (LKCU) is thrilled to announce the addition of Bernard Doherty to its lending team. Bernard will have primary responsibility of developing the Home Loan Mortgage Lending service. He is well known and respected for over 30-years in the financial services industry in Letterkenny and brings a wealth of experience and passion for […]


Funeral takes place in Letterkenny of Ciarán Mc Art


By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a pedestrian who died in a collision on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny took place yesterday. Letterkenny man Ciarán Mc Art was pronounced dead at the scene after a road collision involving a lorry at Magherennan in the early hours of Friday morning. Advertisement He was the much loved son […]


Road closures planned for filming of new TG4 series


A traffic management system will be in place this week, along with road closures close to Falcarragh, as filming on a TG4 drama series continues. Filming for the new TG4 programme ‘Saor Sinn Ón Olc’ has recently taken place in the Gaoth Dobhair area. More filming is scheduled on the R256 Muckish Road from Tuesday, […]


Donegal school goes from Irish to English – and back to Irish again


BY JEROME HUGHES A SCHOOL in Donegal that made the switch from teaching in Irish to English in the 1970s has now returned to its original roots, offering a full curriculum in the country’s native tongue. Keadue National School, situated between the fishing villages of Burtonport and Kincasslagh, was initially established as an Irish language […]


Major fundraiser launched to complete vital renovations


A MAJOR fundraiser hopes to raise €30,000 to complete vital renovations to the Coole Cranford Community Centre. This initiative comes after a €300,000 funding award from Pobal, requiring the community to match €30,000 to bring this project to fruition. The proposed renovations include the installation of new changing rooms and toilets, kitchen and versatile function rooms. These […]


Learner driver tests positive for cannabis at Garda checkpoint


By Diarmaid Doherty Gardaí in Letterkenny last night arrested a learner driver after they failed a roadside drug test and tested positive for cannabis. And while that person was being dealt with at the Garda checkpoint, another vehicle approached before carrying out a U-turn and driving away. Advertisement When it was eventually stopped by Gardaí, […]


Weather: Sunny spells forecast for St. Patrick’s Day


With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations getting underway all across the county, the forecast for this afternoon is for sunny spells, although there could be some rain showers. Large crowds will enjoy a host of parades and events around Donegal and Met Éireann is forecasting sunny spells and showers for today – although better sunshine is […]


Parenting column: Remembering lockdown four years on


By Louise Flanagan It’s been four years since the country locked down for our first rodeo with Covid – March 12, 2020. To mark the occasion, I’m going to do a lockdown lookback focusing on good family memories. Leo’s speech was like something from the sci-fi film, Independence Day. It came after other European heads […]