A MAN from Drumoghill, Manorcunningham has reached a remarkable milestone after donating his 100th pint of blood to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. After donating blood for the last 40 years, Frank Morning achieved the landmark donation last year. Frank first became a blood donor at the age of 18, inspired by his own father’s […]
Arrangements announced for St Patrick’s Day crash victim
Arrangements have been announced for the victim of a fatal road traffic collision in Enniskillen on St Patrick’s Day. 34 year old Niamh Kavanagh, originally from Galway and more recently living in Bundoran, died after the collision on Marble Arch Road shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, March 17. Niamh will be sadly missed by her […]
Pupils turning driftwood into business success with handmade keyrings
The smell of varnish wafted through the corridors of Creeslough National School this week as hard-working pupils from the senior room busily prepared their homemade keyrings. Pupils from third, fourth, fifth and sixth class have enrolled in the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, an annual competition where students showcase their entrepreneurial skills – think Dragons’ Den for […]
Letterkenny Credit Union announces merger agreement
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LETTERKENNY Credit Union has announced a merger with Swilly Mulroy Credit Union – describing it as an exciting opportunity for both credit unions. In a message to members, Letterkenny Credit Union Chairperson Paul Hume said the board this week passed a resolution to accept the transfer of engagements from Swilly Mulroy Credit Union. “As you […]
Mark English safely through to semi-finals at World Indoors
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Mark English is safely into the semi-finals of the men’s 800m at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. The Finn Valley AC runner won heat 4 this lunchtime in a time of 1:46.42 which qualifies him for Saturday’s semi-finals. The Letterkenny man was among four Irish athletes involved in the opening session on Day […]
Under or over – councillors discuss pedestrian crossing options at ATU
By Chris Ashmore OVER the road or under the road? That was the question posed during a council debate on how pedestrians can cross the road in an easier manner outside ATU Letterkenny. Cllr Michael McBride has proposed that Donegal County Council, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, looks at the possibility of installing a […]
Ramelton business seeks approval for international protection centre
The Blue Goat, an artisan food store on The Quay in Ramelton, is applying to Donegal County Council for a change of use to a Designated Accommodation Centre (DAC) for applicants seeking international protection. DACs are state-provided facilities managed by the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS). They offer temporary accommodation and support services while applications for […]
Gentle in nature – Funeral takes place of Joe Doherty, Ramelton
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A quiet man and gentle in nature, the life of Joe Doherty was celebrated at his funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church in Ramelton on Monday. A native of Wolfe Tone Place in Letterkenny, Joe and his family had lived for many years in North London, before they moved back to Donegal and to Killydonnell, […]
Errigal College wins Donegal ETB Schools Senior Debate Forum
THE annual Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) Senior Debate Forum Cup has been won by Errigal College in Letterkenny. Crana College in Buncrana took the honours in the Plate competition, and St Catherine’s Vocational School in Killybegs won the Rose Bowl competition. The debating event for Donegal ETB schools took place on Wednesday, March […]
Fresh Take: Donegal well placed to share in Jessie’s Oscar success
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Jessie Buckley’s Oscar win may have passed many Donegal people by. After all, awards like these can feel a long way from everyday life in Dungloe or Stranorlar. Plus, the fact she’s a Kerry-woman gives the excitement a slightly different flavour here as well. After last year’s All-Ireland final, some might say Kerry people had […]