By Sean Murphy A VITAL women’s support group is going to Leinster House in a bid to secure funding to help victims across Donegal. Warnings about the scale of domestic violence in the county have been highlighted by the Uplift Project in the Donegal News and TD Charles Ward raised this recently in the Dail. […]
Upset as tribute to local lady defaced
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VANDALS have been asked to “respect our dead” after a memorial was desecrated for the second time in only four months. The commemorative bench is dedicated to the memory of the late historian and environmentalist May McClintock who was much loved by so many. The seat was placed by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group close […]
Young dancers sparkle like magic at Disneyland Paris
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MAGICALLY talented young dancers who wowed Disney audiences have spoken for the first time about their stunning breakthrough performance. The dancers from across Donegal, especially towns like Ballyshannon and Bundoran, were a star attraction when they took to the stage at Disneyland Paris. Some were as young as six years old and, in preparation, worked […]
Strabane girl offered Donegal holiday escape
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Overwhelming support from across county for young girl A SCHOOLGIRL who was allegedly attacked after months of bullying has been invited by bighearted Donegal people to recover in the county. The victim, who is only 12 years old, was recently filmed in upsetting scenes that were then shared online to spark widespread condemnation. Advertisement Footage […]
E-scooter ban for children will save lives
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A CHILD ban on e-scooters will be a safety game changer for towns like Letterkenny, it was claimed just days before a proposed law change. The Government is set this week to hike the legal age limit of e-scooters this week from 16 to 18. It will be the second time that the law is […]
Elaine celebrates incredible 1,000-day milestone swim
By Eoin Mc Garvey ROSSES woman Elaine Boyle O’Donnell completed an extraordinary milestone on Thursday evening by taking to the water for her 1,000th consecutive daily swim, an incredible achievement without missing a single day. What started out as a 30-day charity swim with friends has now reached 1,000 days and Elaine (51) has no word […]
Emergency unit crisis sees loss of life fears
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Ambulance delays signalled hospital breakdown STARK warnings about the emergency department crisis at Donegal’s largest hospital have sparked death fears. A patient in need of lifesaving emergency medical care could die, it has been claimed amid the chronic problems at the accident and emergency (A&E) unit of Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). Advertisement After 14 ambulances […]
New book by Noel Ó Gallchóir is launched in Gaoth Dobhair
A new book charting the life of one of the most important figures in the history of Gaoth Dobhair has been officially launched. Tom a’ Bhungaló: Tomás Mac Giolla Bhríghde, 1923-2013 is the title of the book by Noel Ó Gallchóir. It was launched in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Saturday evening last. The publication is […]
Sunshine and big crowds at 50th Burtonport Festival
WHAT a week it’s been in Burtonport where great weather, big crowds and some wonderful entertainment ensured that the 50th Burtonport Festival has been one to remember. And it’s not over yet – the festival continues through until Saturday with so much more to enjoy over the coming days. The celebrations got underway on Friday […]
A step into the past in ‘eye-opening’ tour of cathedral
MEMBERS of County Donegal Historical Society had their first Field Day of the summer on Sunday last when they were given a tour of the extraordinary Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba in Letterkenny. Hugh and Elizabeth McCauley were guides for the day. They took society members around the many remarkable features of a […]