Donegal man nominated for Apprentice of the Year 2024


DONEGAL man Gary Harron has been nominated for the 2024 Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year Awards’ 2024. Gary, who is representing Abbott Diabetes Care Donegal, is among 39 nominees whose attributes have shone through their work and learning. The 39 hopefuls, hailing from counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo, will face an independent […]

Call made for viewing area over Gartan Lake


by Kate Heaney COUNCILLOR Donal Mandy Kelly has called on the council executive to explore the possibility of creating a viewing area in the wooded area that has recently been cut in Churchill woods just outside Churchill Village. He said there was a “massive opportunity” to put a pull in, set down/viewing area looking over […]

Weather: Chilly start with some misty patches


THIS morning will be quite chilly with some mist patches clearing away. Some early sunshine will quickly turn hazy as cloud moved in from the west this afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle following. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of […]

Donegal primary school pupils to picture a more inclusive society through art


Minister of State with responsibility for disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D. this week launched the annual Someone Like Me primary schools’ art competition, inviting Donegal primary schools to take part. Now in its ninth year, the competition, which is organised and funded by the National Disability Authority, enables Ireland’s young people to learn about inclusivity and […]

IN PICTURES: St Eunan’s College reunion


ST Eunan’s College was the venue on Friday last as the class of 1966- 71 finally got to hold their reunion, which was postponed due to Covid-19. Eunan Gallagher (Carrigart) led the team of Eamon Mc Nulty, John Boylan and Denis Mc Caffrey as they gathered past pupils from afar: Paddy Hegarty (San Francisco), Seamus Diver (New […]

Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, September 12


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties – Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore Advertisement – John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny – John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal – Bridget Cassidy (née Gormley), 5 Evish Grove, Strabane – Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely – Susan […]

Local musician speaks out after winning case against Michael English Band


By Evelyn Cullen IN a landmark case which is being hailed as “the most seismic change for professional musicians in living memory”, Donegal musician Matt McGranaghan has won a dispute against his former employer over his employment status. Matt McGranaghan, a former fiddle player for top country music star Michael English, was awarded almost, €44,000 for unfair dismissal […]

Shoebox gift appeal meeting to take place in Letterkenny


By Kate Heaney THE wonderful work done by the Donegal Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox appeal has benefited thousands of children who might not otherwise have received a Christmas present. A meeting to launch the campaign, which has been running in Donegal for more than 30 years, will take place on Monday, September 23 in the Lecture […]

Letterkenny Protest scales back as defective block campaigners cancel driving element 


Defective Block Campaigners have called off their planned Go Slow protest on the N15 four-lane and dual carriageway near Letterkenny, which was scheduled for this afternoon. However, the group has confirmed that the protest at the Clanree Hotel, coinciding with Fianna Fáil’s General Election Selection Convention, will proceed as planned this evening. Campaigners explained that […]