by Chris Ashmore A TOWN park playground in Letterkenny is set to be named in honour of a highly respected businessman, entrepreneur and accomplished fundraiser who passed away in 2022. The late Fintan Houston was a particularly well-known figure, not least for the creation of significant employment but also for extensive and significant fundraising endeavours that […]
Tata Consultancy Services staff raise €3,400 for St Colmcille Hostel
FOLLOWING a recent fundraising campaign, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is thrilled to announce it has raised a total of €3,400 for the St Colmcille Hostel for the Homeless, a vital local organisation dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Donegal. The fundraising campaign culminated in a Sleep Out on the TCS campus on May 9, where […]
Calls for air monitoring unit in Twin Towns
By Róise Collins THERE have been calls for a permanent air monitoring unit to be installed on Main Street in Ballybofey due to growing concerns over potential pollution caused by traffic congestion in the town. In a motion raised at Tuesday’s Lifford-Stranorlar meeting, Councillor Patrick McGowan stressed that the air quality in Ballybofey and Stranorlar is […]
Private ambulance and outsourced blood samples expenditure concerns
By Louise Doyle CONCERN has been raised for future sustainability costs of two services at Letterkenny University Hospital after spend on their provision has been revealed. It comes after expenditure amounted to €1,340,294 in an 17-month period for spend on private ambulances and the outsourcing of blood samples. Advertisement A total of €910,440 was spent on private ambulances […]
Clerical reshuffle announced for parishes across diocese
By Róise Collins A NUMBER of clerical changes have been announced by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Administrator of the Diocese of Raphoe. The changes, which are to take effect on the weekend of August 16, include four retirements and the relocation of 13 priests. Advertisement Those retiring are parish priest Fr Francis McLoone from Killymard, parish […]
Heartbroken Donegal family appeals for help to find beloved lost hat
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL family left heartbroken after recently losing a sentimental, handmade hat, have issued one final appeal in the hope of being reunited with it before this Sunday’s All-Ireland Semi-Final. The hat, which was crafted from an Ireland Rugby jersey and a Donegal jersey, was specially made for the McCaffrey family from outside […]
Father to undertake 24-hour Errigal challenge this weekend
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL man is gearing up for a demanding 24-hour challenge on Errigal Mountain this Saturday to raise crucial funds for metastatic breast cancer research, a cause close to his heart. When Malachy Doyle’s daughter Naomi was recently diagnosed with the disease, he quickly realised it was an area that sorely lacked […]
Fundraiser set up to help the bereaved family of Killygordon man killed in US
By Dionne Meehan A FUNRAISER set up to support the bereaved family of a Killygordon man, who was tragically killed in the US, has raised over €140,000. Damien O’Brien, a native of Stoneybatter, died after being knocked down in Huntington Beach, California, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Advertisement Now, his wife, Michelle, their […]
Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death of young Lifford woman
A man pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death when he was arraigned at yesterday’s sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. Sean Connaughton, with an address in Dundalk, County Louth, was involved in a road traffic collision at Townparks, Lifford, on July 11, 2021, which claimed the life of a 34 year old […]
Campaigner questions timing of rescheduled meeting
By Róise Collins A LEADING Donegal cancer care campaigner has expressed frustration over the last-minute rescheduling of a meeting between advocates and hospital representatives, which had been set for Monday. The meeting was called off on Friday last, with attendees informed that one of the consultants had other commitments and appointments. Advertisement But Betty Holmes, […]