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Former psychiatric patient protests against electric shock treatment

A FORMER psychiatric patient who underwent electric shock treatment at St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny eighteen years ago has described the practise as “barbaric.”

Faster broadband on the way for Donegal?

BROADBAND speeds in Donegal are finally set to increase, if announcements made by two providers this week are anything to go by.

“Sides are looking to take our scalp – that’s reality” says Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher knows Donegal are there to be shot at when they start their Ulster SFC defence on Sunday…

True equality needed – Fr Neal Carlin

COLUMBA Community founder Fr Neal Carlin this week highlighted how recently the government published its impressive figures on economic growth and the increased productivity and improved exports. This, you might imagine, would be good news for the poor as well as the rich in Ireland. But is it?

Official opening of Jim McCormick Urban Garden in Letterkenny

THE official opening and naming ceremony of the Jim McCormick Urban Garden will take place tomorrow, May 14 at 12noon.

Gavin Ó Fearraigh shows his support for ‘Yes’ campaign from LA

A US-based Donegal actor and television presenter has voiced his support for a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming marriage referendum.

Dungloe gets ready for special day with Daniel O’Donnell

THIS Sunday, May 17, Daniel O’Donnell will be holding a charity concert in Dungloe along with a few other artists on the first anniversary of his mother Julia’s passing.

Donegal Youth Council calls for ‘Yes’ vote in upcoming marriage referendum

DONEGAL Youth Council is calling for people in the county to vote YES in the upcoming Marriage Referendum on May 22.

€50,000 for Donegal Youth Service

MINISTER Joe McHugh today (Tuesday) congratulated Lorraine Thompson and all those involved with the Letterkenny Youth Service on their successful application to the Department of Youth and Children, where it was announced today they will receive €50,000 for the “Re-location of Youth Information Service to a more suitable site”.