New book from Donegal poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin
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A collection of poems by a Cloughaneely writer has been listed among Ireland’s ‘Books of the Year’. ‘The Poison Glen’ is from the pen of Annemarie Ní Churreáin and pivots on the theme of the systematic mistreatment of Ireland’s unmarried mothers down through the centuries. As well as weaving together landscape and history, the work draws […]

Major Town Park development expected by the end of year
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A MAJOR new development in Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny is expected to come to fruition by the end of this year.  Donegal County Council has undertaken initial clearance works for the development of the ‘Urban Adventures Sports Project’ within the boundary of the park. The development will consist of a multi-use all weather […]

Vigils in Donegal tonight in memory of Ashling Murphy
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FOUR vigils are planned in Donegal tonight in memory of Ashling Murphy. Ashling Murphy (23) from Tullamore in Offaly was killed on Wednesday January 12 while she was out for a run at the Grand Canal Tow Path around 4pm. Gardai believe that the woman, who worked as a a primary school teacher, was assaulted […]

Climbing Errigal Together for Charlie Bird’s fundraiser
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The people of Donegal are set to be part of the fundraising initiative being headed up by former RTE journalist, Charlie Bird, through the “Climb Errigal Together” event being organised by Donegal County Councillor, Ciaran Brogan, on Saturday, April 2nd. Charlie was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and on Friday night’s Late Late Show, […]

Lucky Donegal Lotto ticket wins over €250,000
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A LUCKY Donegal Lotto player matched five numbers and the bonus to win an incredible €253,314 in Wednesday night’s draw. The Donegal player scooped their share of the Match 5+Bonus prize fund after purchasing their tickets online at www.lottery.ie. Players from Clare and Dublin also purchased a winning ticket to win the same amount. Advertisement As […]

Donegal schools taking part in BT Young Scientist
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FAST fashion, what teenagers think of a united Ireland and how much plastic is in the fish we eat are just some of the topics being explored by Donegal students in this year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Competition. The three day event, which went live yesterday, is being held entirely online again this year […]

‘Busiest January yet’ for Letterkenny gym owner
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A LOCAL gym owner is having ‘the busiest January yet’ as Covid-19 hasn’t stopped people kicking off the new year with a new workout routine. January is traditionally a busy month for people joining or returning to the gym and it seems this year is no different despite the current Covid-19 escalation. Previously, Covid-19 had […]

Civic reception plan for former Cara House co-ordinator
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THERE are calls for a civic reception to be held for Susan McCauley, former co-ordinator of Cara House Family Resource Centre following her recent retirement to recognise her huge contribution to the community.  Cllr Ciaran Brogan will bring forward a motion at tomorrow’s Letterkenny Municipal District meeting and if agreed an event will be organised. […]

Donegal drinkers paying more for less
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ALCOHOL has traditionally been cheaper to buy north of the border than in the south. But now that minimum unit alcohol pricing has been introduced, what can Donegal’s drinkers expect to pay at the till? A price comparison carried out between Asda in the North and Tesco in the Republic yesterday shows a clear disparity […]