By Diarmaid Doherty The principal of Loreto, Letterkenny, Ms Gerardine Mullen, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the school year. Ms Mullen was appointed principal at Loreto in May 2019 having been acting principal for a short time following the sad passing of former principal Nora Friel. Advertisement A native […]
Donegal makeup artist to feature on major podcast
Award-winning radio host and podcaster Louise Clarke is thrilled to welcome Donegal-born makeup artist and influencer Aoife Dowds as a special guest on The Louise Clarke Podcast. In this must-listen episode, Aoife shares her journey from her roots in Donegal to establishing herself as a powerhouse in the beauty industry, building her personal brand, and […]
Fun and celebrations on World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 21 was marked with a special day of celebration at the Silver Tassie Hotel. There was fun and entertainment for the children and their friends and families. The organisers would like to thank everyone who came out to support the day. Thanks to Kevin Bradley of Highland Bakery […]
Call for more detox beds in Donegal
By Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY councillor is urging for more detox beds to be made available for those battling drug and alcohol addiction in Donegal. Cllr Gerry McMonagle emphasised that while the county boasts a variety of effective community-based day services, there is a significant gap in long-term detox options. Advertisement Cllr McMonagle argues that […]
Former Donegal teacher facing an additional 21 child sex charges
A FORMER Donegal schoolteacher charged with 110 child sex offences is facing an additional 21 charges. The man, aged in his 80s, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. The man, who cannot be named at this time, sat in the body of the courtroom as five of his alleged victims sat opposite during Monday’s brief hearing. […]
€280,000 allocated to Donegal buildings under Historic Structure Fund
TWO Donegal buildings have been allocated a total of €280,000 for their repair and protection under this year’s Historic Structure Fund (HSF). Former Warehouse, The Mall in Ramelton is receiving €150,000 for roof repairs and a rainwater system, while the former Prior Endowed School in Lifford has been allocated €130,000 for envelope repairs, renewal and […]
Letterkenny Chamber rules out alternative Easter event
By Dionne Meehan AFTER the cancellation of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Letterkenny, an alternative Easter event has this week been deemed “not feasible”. The difficult decision to cancel this year’s parade was made by the newly elected Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce President, Jimmy Stafford, after a serious road traffic collision claimed the life […]
Parents of Ronan Wilson speak of heartache ahead of his birthday
By Dionne Meehan THE parents of Ronan Wilson, the Tyrone child who died in a hit and run incident in Bundoran in 2023, say the installation of new speed ramps on the road where he lost his life is too little too late. Dean and Emma Wilson say Donegal County Council should have had safety […]
LUH described as ‘poor cousin of the western region’ at HSE meeting
By Róise Collins THERE are growing concerns about the lengthy waiting times for patients at Letterkenny University Hospital. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, Donegal councillor Declan Meehan highlighted significant discrepancies when compared to other hospitals in the region. Advertisement According to figures provided to Cllr Meehan, urgent patients waiting for haematology […]
Weather: Cloudy and breezy today with persistent rain
TODAY will be cloudy and breezy with further patchy outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. More persistent rain will develop in the early afternoon, becoming widespread by the evening. Highest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees with moderate to fresh and gusty winds, strong at times in coastal areas. Advertisement Tonight, scattered showers will turn […]