A HEARTBROKEN dad whose adult child was killed in a Donegal road tragedy feared last weekend’s death toll could have been worse. He has now appealed to drivers to “slow down” in a bid to halt the county’s rising road death toll. Three men lost their lives in two separate crashes in the county – […]
Kerry publicans vow to look after Donegal GAA fans
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DONEGAL fans have been promised pints of stout and lager at fair prices after weeks of supporters fearing Killarney rip-off. But it’s all blarney, claimed pub bosses who told the Donegal News that our county’s GAA fans will be warmly welcomed. Jamie O’Neill of the Laurel’s Pub on Killarney’s Main Street said: “Donegal fans are […]
Conversation and collaboration at COFG Annual Conference
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THE Annual Conference of Cumann na nOifigeach Forbartha Gaeilge (COFG) (Association of Irish Language Development Officers) took place in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny last week. This was the first time for the Conference, held in partnership with Rannóg na Gaeilge and Donegal County Council, to be held in Donegal. Among those in attendance were representatives from Senior Management and elected […]
Former teacher to be sentenced next month for sexual offences
A CHILD sex abuser who admitted to 132 sexual offences involving indecent and sexual assaults of 19 boys between 1970 and 1995, had his sentencing adjourned until a sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court commencing on June 9. Patrick Sharkey (83) was remanded in custody at court on Wednesday. Originally from Clonmany, with an address in College […]
‘Housing situation in Donegal has gotten beyond desperate’
A Donegal TD has described the housing situation in Donegal as ‘beyond desperate’. Deputy Charles Ward was speaking on a motion regarding evictions and rent hikes and said that the fact that over 7,000 households across the country have been given an eviction notice in the first three months of this year alone is “terrifying”. “Where […]
Donegal climber Jason Black makes history again
DONEGAL mountaineer Jason Black suffered a debilitating ankle injury that derailed his bid to scale the world’s highest peak Mount Everest for a second time. But the fearless climber made sure his team reached the top of the world yesterday (Wednesday) on day 47 after beginning their ascent on April 1. Jason, who first summited […]
Investigation following discovery of body in Buncrana
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the discovery of a body in Buncrana yesterday morning. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a body of a man, aged in his 40s, at a residence at approximately 8.20am on Tuesday, May 19. The body has since been taken to the morgue and the scene was […]
Road victim remembered as loving inspiration at funeral
DEVASTATED mourners have heard that tragically killed road death victim Caoilan Bushe “loved life” and was an inspiration to others. Caoilan (30), from Letterbarrow, lost his life last weekend in a road tragedy alongside another man Leon Shovlin (27), form Ardara. They died when their car was in a collision with another vehicle on the […]
Cór Ailigh marks 25th anniversary with Scotland trip
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LETTERKENNY’S Irish-language choir, Cór Ailigh, is proudly celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of special events that highlight the choir’s commitment to Irish language and culture. In March, the choir performed its first concert in the Regional Cultural Centre and a lunchtime concert at ATU Letterkenny as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. The Letterkenny […]
Road victim remembered as a loving son at sad funeral
BROKENHEARTED mourners have heard that tragically killed road death victim Leon Shovlin was a loving son whose life was cruelly cut short. Leon (27), from Ardara, lost his life last weekend in a road tragedy alongside another man Caoilan Bushe (30), from Letterbarrow. They were killed when their car was in a collision with another […]