In a startling early morning discovery, refuse workers in Letterkenny narrowly prevented a potential tragedy when they found a man sleeping inside a large industrial bin. The incident occurred around 5:30 am, marking the first known case of such an occurrence in the town, although it is said to be more common in larger cities. […]
Religious schools in Donegal named in Historic Sexual Abuse Report
Donegal schools have been named in a comprehensive Scoping Inquiry report investigating historic sexual abuse within religious-run educational institutions. The report, which has sent shockwaves throughout Ireland, documents over 2,400 allegations of abuse involving 884 alleged abusers across more than 300 schools. Among the institutions identified, two Donegal schools have been singled out by survivors. […]
Sadness following the passing of Susan Kierce Marsh
THE death has occurred of Susan Kierce Marsh, Banner House, Gortree, Newtowncunningham. Susan passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband Adrian, her sons Caoimhín, Seán and Daithí on Monday, September 2. Susan was predeceased by her father Oliver, brother Jason and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Tommy and Noreen. Advertisement Tributes have been pouring […]
LUH staff make special donation to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
By Dionne Meehan THE staff of the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital donated €600 to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary this week. Sadly, their staff member Johnny Keating tragically passed away in recent times and his friends and colleagues held a collection in his memory on what would have been his 40th birthday. Advertisement Mr Keating […]
Weather: Mix of cloud and sunny spells for Donegal
TODAY will bring a mix of cloud and sunny spells with passing showers. Showers will be heavy or prolonged with the slight chance of lightning. Temperatures will be cool for early September with highs of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, showers will become isolated with dry and clear weather. Lowest temperatures of 7 to […]
Woman who died in St. Johnston traffic collision to be laid to rest today
THE funeral of Patricia McBrearty, who died in a road traffic collision in St. Johnston on Friday, will take place this morning. Ms McBrearty, who was in her 80s, was struck by a lorry on Church Street shortly after lunchtime on Friday, August 30. She was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. Advertisement Her […]
Painting by local girl features in major Tokyo exhibition
WORK by a talented art student at Loreto Letterkenny was one of four Irish paintings exhibited at the recent International High School Arts Festival in Tokyo. ‘Man to Machine’, by Weronika Jarosinska (16), scooped a second place prize of €1,000 in the prestigious Texaco Art Competition earlier this year. Sponsored by the International Foundation for […]
Arranmore RNLI respond to two call-outs in two days
By Dionne Meehan Arranmore RNLI have responded to two call-outs in two days. On Sunday, September 1 at 4.30pm, Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guards to assist a boat in difficulty off Tory Island. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “Prior to arriving on scene at the stricken vessel, the Bunbeg Coast […]
Green light for ATU’s 42-acre sports hub in Letterkenny
ATU has successfully obtained planning permission for the development of the Letterkenny Regional Sports and Activity Hub at ATU Donegal. This expansive 42-acre facility will be located in Knocknamona, just 1.8 kilometers from the Port Road campus, strategically positioned near the IDA business park with easy access from the N56. The hub will feature a […]
Who’s your ‘Heritage Hero’? Nominate them for a National Heritage Award
Celebrate your local ‘Heritage Hero’ and nominate an unsung hero in your community The public is invited to nominate their ‘Heritage Hero’ for the prestigious Heritage Hero award. This award is part of the National Heritage Week Awards, which celebrate outstanding heritage projects and events across the country. Advertisement Nominations can be submitted via the […]