Appeal for big turnout at schools protest


By Kate Heaney
THERE have been calls from teachers, clergy and parents for a large turnout at a protest meeting against education cuts which takes place in Letterkenny tomorrow (Saturday) at 2 pm.

Infrastructure concerns for American firms


THE Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce North West Region has claimed that Ireland’s economic recovery was being driven in no small part by the multi-national sector which was one of the bright spots in the economy in the past few years.

Man jailed for violent rape


A London man has been given a nine year sentence for the violent rape of a young foreign student he shared a house with in Donegal.

Blow for Retail Parks builder


TWO major retails parks in Letterkenny form part of the property portfolio owned by local developer Patrick J Doherty and another Irish developer, Newbay, that have been placed into receivership.

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Mary Coughlan speculation is ‘pie in the sky’


SENIOR Fianna Fáil figures have dismissed speculation of an imminent return of former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan as a political player.

While the former Dáil Deputy appeared at a party meeting attended by party leader, Micheal Martin last weekin Glenties speculation of her return are ‘off the mark’ according to sources.

Famous Donegal hotel sold for €650,000


THE Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh was sold at auction in Dublin today (Thursday) for €650,000, the reserve price given by the auctioneers.

The property is part of the €10.3 million portfolio of buildings which was on offer at the sale, at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin.