By Róise Collins AS part of the 170th celebrations marking Loreto eductation in Letterkenny, former teacher Ann Carroll will launch her new book ‘The Convent’ at a special event at her old school next week. Ann, who grew up in Kilkenny, moved to Donegal in 1975 following the passing of her father. Her family moved to […]
Preparations well underway to feed those on their own on Christmas Day
By Róise Collins WITH Christmas just around the corner many of us are panicking about picking the perfect present or the dreaded untangling of the Christmas lights, but in Letterkenny volunteers are busy making preparations to feed hundreds of people across Donegal on December 25. Kathy O’Connor who works as a life coach and counsellor is one […]
Dillons Hotel hosts coffee morning for Donegal Hospice
By Paddy Walsh OVER €1,400 has been raised this week on behalf of the Donegal Hospice as the result of a coffee morning organised by staff at Dillons Hotel in Letterkenny. And with donations still coming in, the figure is expected to rise to close to €2,000. Advertisement Boxer Jason Quigley has thrown his hat into […]
‘Christmas tree’ photograph delivers traffic anger
by Louise Doyle YOU’D be forgiven for thinking this photograph is of a Christmas tree. But far from festive cheer, it is actually a photograph of bumper to bumper traffic captured on the High Road in Letterkenny earlier this week. The photograph, taken by our photographer, Brian McDaid, elicited huge reaction when he shared it online, with […]
UPDATE: Diversions remain in place following fatal road collision
Gardaí have advised that traffic restrictions remain in place following last night’s fatal road collision at Liscooley near Castlefinn. The fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred on the N15 at Liscooley at approximately 10pm. The two male occupants (both in their 30s) from one of these cars were fatally injured. Advertisement A woman and a […]
Letterkenny to light up for Christmas this Sunday
LETTERKENNY will switch on to Christmas this weekend. Kicking off the festive season in the town, the Christmas lights will be turned on this Sunday, November 24. The popular annual family event will commence at Market Square/Main Street at 6pm. Advertisement This event is always well attended and a great chance for all of the […]
Gallagher wants Humanitarian Assistance Scheme activated after Killybegs floods
By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL General Election candidate Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has this morning made direct contact with An Tánaiste Micheál Martin to appeal for assistance following the horrific overnight flooding which hit Bridge Street in Killybegs. Businesses and property owners have been left devastated after the severe flooding which hit on Friday night. Advertisement […]
Two men dead, two people seriously injured following fatal collision near Castlefinn
Two men have died following a road traffic collision near Castlefinn on Friday night. The fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred on the N15 at Liscooley at approximately 10pm. The two male occupants (both in their 30s) from one of these cars were fatally injured. Advertisement A woman and a man (both in their 70s) […]
Power outages, flooding and heavy snow across Donegal
Several homes and businesses across Donegal are without power this morning after a night of heavy rain, strong winds and snow showers. There have been power outages right across the county and ESB crews have been working throughout the night in an attempt to restore power to homes and businesses. In some cases, power has […]
Gardaí appeal for help in tracing Churchill teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Donegal teenager. Gardaí say 15-year-old Nicole Doyle has been missing from her home in Churchill since the early hours of Thursday, November 21. Nicole is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 inch in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue […]