The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) has received no offer of accommodation in respect of The Blue Goat: Artisan Food Store, The Quays, Ramelton. And a spokesperson for IPAS said the Department of Justice is not examining the property for use. The update follows an inquiry from Donegal Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn. Advertisement Last week […]
Donegal house prices up 3.6 per cent amid strong demand
THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in Donegal rose by 3.6 per cent to €215,000 in the last three months, according to the latest national survey by Real Estate Alliance. Across the county, the average time taken to reach sale agreed was five weeks, the Q1 REA Average House Price Index shows. “The […]
In pictures: A fond farewell to retiring Dr Padraig Halvey
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Best wishes are extended to HSE Dentist, Dr Padraig Halvey who is retiring after over 25 years. Friends, family members and colleagues joined him in Lucas Restaurant in Letterkenny on Saturday evening for a special function to mark his retirement. Originally from Co Longford, Dr Halvey worked in private practice with Peter Farrelly for some […]
Nine cannabis deals found at Letterkenny home
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A raid on a house in Letterkenny uncovered a quantity of cannabis, the local District Court was told. Gardaí called to Mohamed Lamihi’s home at McClure’s Terrace in Letterkenny on March 21, 2025, and located a cigarette box containing nine cannabis deals. The court heard they were valued at €59. Sergeant Jim Collins said Lamihi […]
Former MEPs to discuss Ireland’s neutrality at Donegal event
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TWO former Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Clare Daly and Mick Wallace, are coming to Donegal to host a public meeting on Ireland’s neutrality. The event will take place in Scioból an Phobail, in Anagaire, tomorrow, Tuesday. ‘Neutrality Will Keep Us Living’ will explore the importance of neutrality, the threats to Ireland’s neutrality and […]
Funeral takes place in Middlesborough of Donegal native, Michael Doohan
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THE death occurred recently in Middlesborough of Michael Doohan, aged 83, formerly of Curransport, Gaoth Dobhair. His funeral took place in England on Thursday. Michael was a son of the late Joe and Mary Doohan. He went to Glasgow at 14 years, part of a generation of young local men who travelled across the water […]
Letterkenny Strikers selected for Team Ulster
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Letterkenny Strikers Special Olympics Bowling Club are celebrating this week after two of their club members were selected for Team Ulster which will be competing in the Ireland Special Olympics Games in June. Athletes Marian Gallagher from Glenfin and Christopher O Donnell from Letterkenny have been training hard for the big event at their club […]
Christmas Lights and Nativity initiative raises over €6,600 for charity
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TOM Giblin’s annual Nativity and Christmas Lights Fundraiser was once again, a huge success raising over €6,600 for charity. For the past four years, the nativity has been led by a baby goat named Yowné. However, as the fundraiser enters its fifth year next Christmas, a new mascot will take to the stage. “YOW-NÉ HAY T […]
Cheque presented in memory of little Xander
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Edel and Luke Mangan are pictured presenting Jacinta Murphy of Féileacáin with a cheque for €10,860. The money was raised at a special fundraiser last November when Luke did a sponsored head and moustache shave, with the help of his wife Edel, in The Shamrock Lodge in Falcarragh. This special event was planned in memory […]