The family of the late Joey Forker has extended their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported them through their devastating loss, ahead of his Month’s Mind Mass which will take place this Saturday. Nine-year-old Joey sadly passed away in Dungloe on Friday, August 22, following a tragic incident. His mother Audrey, father Joe, […]
Diocese of Raphoe issues apology to Donegal sisters who were abused by priest
THE Diocese of Raphoe has issued an apology to two Donegal sisters who were the victims of abuse by a former priest in the diocese. Former Donegal priest Con Cunningham was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in July 2021 for sexually abusing two minors in the Fanad area while serving in the Diocese of Raphoe […]
Tractor transports medical staff to work as flooding hits Gaoth Dobhair
By Róise Collins Parts of Gaoth Dobhair were hit by serious flooding overnight, causing dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption locally. One of the worst-hit spots was the road opposite the NowDoc medical centre, which is completely flooded. Advertisement In the midst of the chaos, a local tractor driver has been praised by local Cllr […]
St Eunan’s College class of ’75 celebrate 50th reunion
Schools friends and classmates from the St. Eunan’s College class of 1975 got together again for a weekend of celebration in Letterkenny on Friday and Saturday. The 50 year school reunion offered a chance to catch-up with school pals and share stories and memories from their time at the Letterkenny school. The friends gathered in […]
Popular car run to return to Muff
By Eoghan O’Boyle TWO years ago, the tarmac of Muff Main Street was graced by the rubber from the wheels of some of the world’s fastest, most luxurious and expensive cars in the inaugural Muff Run in aid of the Little Blue Heroes. The village itself is no stranger to car shows, with the Muff […]
Council urged to repair historic Bridge of Tears
By Róise Collins CALLS have been made for urgent repairs or for a new bridge to be built to preserve a historic bridge on the outskirts of Falcarragh, named locally as the Bridge of Tears. The issue was raised at Tuesday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District by Cllr John Sheamuis O’Fearraigh, who spoke of […]
Councillors again highlight need for speed ramps in Letterkenny estate
By Chris Ashmore THE installation of speed ramps in a Letterkenny housing estate where a toddler was nearly knocked down recently is unlikely to happen in the short-term, it has emerged. Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle highlighted an incident where a parent had contacted him after they almost […]
Uisce Éireann extends Water Conservation Order until October
UISCE Éireann has announced an extension of the Water Conservation Order on the Milford Regional Public Water Supply. The order will now remain in effect for an additional four weeks, until Monday, October 13. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, Kerrykeel, Ramelton, and not the rest of […]
Virtual power plant at former army barracks
By Róise Collins A VIRTUAL power plant has begun operating at the former army barracks in Lifford, offering energy resilience to Donegal County Council’s headquarters. The €1.5 million pilot initiative, funded under Interreg, works by connecting multiple small energy systems and operating them as a utility-scale power station to balance electricity demand and production locally. […]
Victor Fisher: A man of faith, family and community
by Louise Doyle VICTOR Fisher was remembered as a man of faith, a family man and a dedicated community stalwart at his funeral Mass yesterday. A very well-known and hugely respected member of the community, Victor died at his home on Friday, aged 85. Advertisement In a fitting tribute, Letterkenny Rovers formed a guard of honour outside St […]