by Louise Doyle THE HSE cyber attack during the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in thousands of people having their personal data stolen and immediate costs of €100m, was the beginning of sophisticated online crime that has continued to surge locally. That’s the view of Divisional Crime Prevention Officer for An Garda Siochána, Sergeant Paul Wallace who was speaking this week […]
Remembering famine times – when the dying buried the dead
By Paddy Walsh On the site of the former workhouse in Letterkenny and within the very walls that housed the destitute and the dying, the famine ghosts roam. They roam through a lecture in the Donegal County Museum in a building where, 180 years previously, death stalked the corridors as hunger and fever took hold […]
Aontú wants all stillborn babies to be recognised
Some Donegal parents are suffering untold grief because their stillborn babies are not included on a national register, according to the Aontú political party. Aontú is submitting a Bill, for a second time, which would see all stillborn babies included on a national register irrespective of the length of their gestation or their weight. Currently […]
FRESH TAKE: Priests need a fresh approach to appeal to this generation
By Sabrina Sweeney As a group of young Irish dancers brought a different aspect to the St Patrick’s Day Mass celebrated in one Donegal parish at the weekend, in the neighbouring diocese of Derry, Bishop Dónal McKeown was giving a sermon about the dangers of the resistance to change amongst many within the church as […]
Charles Ward confirmed as 100% Redress Party’s fourth local election candidate
Healthcare worker Charles Ward has been selected to represent the 100% Redress Party to contest a seat in the Lifford-Stranorlar Muncipal District. He becomes the party’s fourth candidate who will contest the forthcoming local elections in Donegal in June Originally from Arranmore Island, Charles has lived in Drumkeen since building his dream home over 20 […]
Letterkenny woman selected to represent Donegal in Mary from Dungloe Festival
LETTERKENNY woman Clare O’Donnell has been crowned the 2024 Donegal Mary for the 57th Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival. Clare is the daughter of Iris and Gerard O’Donnell. Clare was selected last night at an exciting event held in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. Advertisement The selection process was judged by David James, Country […]
Work to get underway on major new development at Letterkenny Community Centre
Work on a major new €1.4 million development at Letterkenny Community Centre is set to begin later this week. The ceremonial first sod turning will be performed by Cllr. Kevin Bradley, Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, at 3pm on Wednesday. The new community building, with two new state-of-the-art dressing rooms, will be built beside […]
Tara’s Donegal story epitomises perfect work-life balance
BY JEROME HUGHES THE ongoing expansion of fiber-powered broadband in Donegal will play a vital role in attracting entrepreneurs to the county, offering the promise of a better work-life balance, according to analysts. Campaigners say addressing crucial needs like affordable housing, improved healthcare services, better childcare facilities, and a more sophisticated transportation network would further enhance […]
Charlie Bird exposed illegal gambling claims in Donegal
by Louise Doyle ONE week ago former RTÉ journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird was remembered as a “hero and legend” who was “brave beyond words” at a service to celebrate his life. The renowned 74-year-old broadcaster died on Tuesday of last week having been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021. Advertisement Mr Bird didn’t […]