An Garda Síochána will host the Lifford Wellness Café at Lifford Garda Station today between 11am and 1pm as part of Social Inclusion Week. The Wellness Café is a great opportunity to meet others and support your wellbeing in a relaxed, friendly environment. “Everyone is very welcome to call in to find out more about […]
Money laundering accused to stand trial
A MAN charged with money laundering has been sent forward for trial. Christopher Finnegan (40), 5 Glenshane Place, Tallaght, Dublin, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday where the Book of Evidence was served upon him. He is charged with engaging in conferring, transferring, handling, acquiring, using property that was in the proceeds of criminal conduct to […]
New pathway at Drumboe Woods finally open
By Jonathan Magee A long-awaited new pathway connecting Finn Valley College to Drumboe Woods in Stranorlar has finally been opened, more than a decade after the old path was closed on health and safety grounds raised by Donegal ETB. Councillor Martin Harley officially opened the pathway yesterday afternoon, describing it as “a great addition to […]
‘HSE need to recognise skillsets in ambulance service to prevent strike’ – Cllr
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A Donegal County Councillor has said the HSE must recognise ambulance service staff skillsets and reward them accordingly to prevent a planned upcoming strike. Yesterday, it was announced that SIPTU members at the National Ambulance Service (NAS) will take strike action next month in a long-standing dispute over updated salary scales. The union said NAS […]
President Connolly joins tributes to Moya Brennan
President Catherine Connolly has joined the tributes flooding in following the death of Moya Brennan. Moya, who died peacefully at her home in Dore yesterday, is known world-wide as the lead singer of Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad. The 73 year old Celtic folk singer, songwriter and harpist from Gaoth Dobhair had a career that […]
Woman needed medical attention following dog attack in Dunfanaghy
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a woman was attacked by a dog in Dunfanaghy. The woman required medical attention for non-life threatening injuries following the incident in the area of Lurgabrack, Hornhead, on Friday, April 10 at midday. The dog in question is described as being medium sized and of a light colour. Advertisement Gardaí have […]
Car door handle interfered with in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are appealing for the assistance of the public after a car door handle was interfered with in Letterkenny. The incident occurred at Westside Apartments between noon on Thursday, April 9 and midday the following day. A resident parked his car in the parking area and when he returned the following day he noticed that the front […]
Car crashes through garden wall of Castlefin house
WITNESSES are being sought after a car with false registration plates crashed through a garden wall of a house in Castlefin causing significant damage. The road traffic collision occurred in the area of Grahamsland, Castlefin, between Saturday, April 11 at 11pm and 7.30am the following morning. Significant damage was caused to the wall and to the […]
Funeral details announced for Moya Brennan
THE funeral of Donegal music icon Moya Brennan is to take place on Friday afternoon. Moya who died peacefully at her home in Dore yesterday, is known world-wide as the lead singer of Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad. The 73 year old Celtic folk singer, songwriter and harpist from Gaoth Dobhair had a career that […]
Tánaiste pays tribute to Donegal’s Moya Brennan
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has paid tribute to Moya Brennan, describing her as a “musical icon with a unique voice of extraordinary beauty”. The Clannad lead singer passed away surrounded by her loved ones, aged 73. The Fine Gael leader said: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Moya Brennan. Advertisement “Moya was […]