THE significant Leaving Certificate achievements of Donegal student, Leahrose Davis, have been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University at a recent awards ceremony. The now first year MU student is among over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate examination. A former pupil of Scoil Mhuire […]
Water mains replacement project to get underway in Rathmullan
By Caolagh Grimes UISCE Éireann customers in Rathmullan can look forward to a reliable water supply as work gets underway on a major improvement project. Uisce Éireann has prioritised over 600 metres of damaged water mains for replacement which will prevent bursts and interruptions for customers. Advertisement The utility says the work will give local […]
Charity golf day to celebrate memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan
By Diarmaid Doherty A SPECIAL charity golf day is being organised to celebrate the memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan, the much-loved Glenswilly woman whose death last August prompted huge sadness among her family and many friends. Some of those friends gathered at Letterkenany’s Station House Hotel recently to outline their plans for a day of […]
John Logue remembered as ‘great dad’
By Jarlath Cowan JOHN Logue was a man known for his warmth, wit, and unwavering love for his family, mourners at his funeral heard yesterday. Mr Logue tragically lost his life after an accident involving farming machinery on Tuesday. Advertisement Yesterday at Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Aghyaran, close to the Donegal border, lead by […]
Irish Cancer Society needs €30m to meet demand
IRISH Cancer Society needs to raise €30m this year to meet record demand in services. The figure comes ahead of Daffodil Day, the Society’s flagship fundraiser taking place on Friday. The Irish Cancer Society Transport Service, which brings patients to and from cancer treatment across the country, saw a 20 per cent increase in bookings in 2024. […]
Ireland’s oldest citizen Ruby Druce laid to rest in her beloved Castlefinn
by Louise Doyle CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce was remembered yesterday at her Requiem Mass for enriching the lives of so many people during her own extraordinary life. A large crowd of mourners turned out to bid an emotional farewell to the remarkable 109-year-old, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Thursday. Advertisement Mrs Druce’s […]
SSE Renewables presents over €160,000 to community groups in Donegal
A TOTAL of €166,000 from the SSE Renewables Meentycat Community Fund was distributed to 27 community groups at a recent presentation held in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey. As one of Ireland’s largest developers of renewable energy, SSE Renewables believes in sharing the value of its renewable energy projects with communities. This latest contribution brings the overall […]
Weather: Largely dry day with sunny spells
This morning will be a little chilly but largely dry with good sunny spells developing. Some cloud will drift in later this afternoon turning the sun a little hazy. Some patchy light rain will develop later this afternoon, with highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light winds. Advertisement Tonight, more cloud will push […]
Goldilocks is ‘just right’ for Ramelton’s 60th pantomime
TONIGHT, the Town Hall doors will open for Ramelton’s 60th Pantomime. Goldilocks and the Three Bears is the production chosen for this auspicious occasion. The origins of the story are, as is often the case, lost in the mists of time, but it has evolved into the charming tale we all know and love. Advertisement […]
Rail link would put Donegal tourism on new track
By Chris Ashmore TOURISM in Donegal would get a massive boost if a rail link between Letterkenny and Derry is re-established – that’s the view of Ireland’s biggest rail tours operator. Jim Deegan, founder and director of Rail Tours Ireland, has been promoting rail tour packages for the past 28 years. Advertisement And there is […]