The Nature Hero Awards have honoured five schools across Donegal for their fantastic efforts in biodiversity and environmental education. These schools are: Carndonagh C.S., St. Peters N.S. Mountcharles, Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, St. Davaddog’s N.S.. The Nature Hero Awards are coordinated by Biodiversity in Schools and sponsored by Donegal’s own, Glenveagh. […]
Meet Ollie the dog bringing joy to young hospital patients
Meet Ollie the therapy dog who is bring much joy to young hospital patients of the Saolta University Health Care Group. Ollie is an eight- year-old Malshi, he is the first four legged team member in the Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway (UHG). Every Thursday after a thorough brushing and grooming Ollie puts on […]
Two hospitalised after car left road and entered a field
A DRIVER and passenger were taken to hospital following when a vehicle left the road and entered a field. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision involving one vehicle that occurred on the R257 at Stramartin, Derrybeg, on Thursday, June 12 at approximately 11.18am. The vehicle involved was travelling from Lunniagh towards Derrybeg when it left the road […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with patchy rain and drizzle
THIS morning will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle clearing away. The cloud will break up later with plenty of sunshine and dry weather following. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees. Advertisement This evening there will be plenty of clear spells, dry weather and late sunshine. A touch more cloud will move in […]
Monsignor Carr celebrates Diamond Jubilee in St Baithin’s Church
THE former parish priest of St Johnston, Monsignor Dan Carr celebrated his Diamond Jubilee at a special Mass on Thursday night. Large crowds attended the special occasion in St. Baithin’s Church. In an interview with the Donegal News last year as he prepared to step down from his role as St. Johnston Parish Priest after an […]
Ice-rink plans for Letterkenny welcomed by local councillors
PROPOSALS to set up a temporary ice-skating rink in Letterkenny later this year have been given a warm reception by local councillors. Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has been approached in relation to the proposed setting up of an ice-rink. It is understood that the site in question will be on council lands adjacent to the […]
End of an era as PJ and Majella Sweeney celebrate retirement
Many friends, family members and former colleagues came along to celebrate the retirement of PJ and Majella Sweeney who owned the Archview Lodge Nursing Home in Letterkenny for many years. The retirement celebrations took place in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on Saturday night. The evening began with a drinks reception followed by dinner and […]
‘Everyone is ready to make Pearse proud’
Skyzdalimit drama group returning to the stage after sad death of Letterkenny founder
Council urges public to ‘Keep the race in its place’ this rally weekend
A JOINT appeal has been launched ahead of the much anticipated Donegal Rally. The event gets underway this Friday and once again, the three-day event is expected to draw huge crowds. Unfortunately, the event has also been known to bring reckless driving behaviour to the county. Advertisement To combat this, representatives from the Donegal County […]
Orange parade set to cast over the Atlantic
By Callum McGuigan THE ROLLING hills of County Donegal and the Atlantic coastline provide the backdrop to what many believe to be the most scenic setting for any Twelfth parade. The annual Rossnowlagh procession will be held on July 5, one week before the Twelfth demonstrations in the North. Advertisement It is expected that upwards […]