By Dionne Meehan THE Data Protection Commission has opened an investigation into the Health Service Executive over a data breach which occurred in Donegal last year. The DPC said the inquiry concerns the “storage” and “retention” of personal data contained in paper records held by the HSE via its use of an “external” storage facility. […]
Memories of times gone by as Alma is appointed new principal
LETTERKENNY woman Alma Kavanagh has been appointed as the new principal of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. She is pictured with her teacher Miss Deeney and the class of junior infants on her first day at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál back in 1981. This week has turned full circle for the past pupil when she returned […]
Three men are sentenced for their part in kidnapping of man from Convoy
THREE men from Castlederg were sentenced at Newry Crown Court yesterday for their part in a cross-border incident in which a man was kidnapped in Convoy and wounded while being taken to Castlederg. The incident happened at a house in Convoy at 11.45am on October 4, 2020, where a man, aged in his thirties, was […]
Uber ‘walking buddy’ gag causes a stir ahead of Donegal Rally weekend
A Letterkenny campsite has taken to social media to “advertise” their new ‘walking buddy’ feature ahead of this year’s Donegal International Rally. Located on the grounds of O’Donnell Park, Donegal Campsite claimed they have “teamed up” with popular ridesharing app Uber in a bid to offer the service. “So rather than paying €6 to get […]
Fascinating Olympic Games expo at Donegal County Museum
A NUMBER of rare Olympic Games posters dating from 1896 to 2024 have been put on display at the Donegal County Museum. On loan from the private collection of Paul Foley, this is the only exhibition of its kind in Ireland. Organisers suggest Olympic posters are not only a piece of art but they provide […]
Retiring principal with 48 years’ service nominated to be Teacher of the Year
AN INISHOWEN principal who is set to retire after 48 years of service has been nominated in a national Teacher of the Year competition. Gerard O’Kane from Craigtown National School was nominated for the award by numerous parents whose children attend, or attended the school. Katie Crossan, whose daughter Letitia, 21, attended Craigtown National School […]
Sally celebrates her 90th birthday
Sally Greene pictured with Maria and Tom as they get the popular Churchill native’s 90th birthday celebration underway over the weekend.
Section of N14 closed due to single-vehicle incident
A driver has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after a lorry left the road near Drumoghill this afternoon. Gardaí confirm a section of the Letterkenny to Lifford road is currently closed and diversions are in place. Work is underway to lift the Heavy Goods Vehicle from a field after it left the N14 at […]
Christmas showcase raises €500 for Letterkenny Autism Family Support Group
MEMBERS of the Autism Family Support Group in Letterkenny being presented with a cheque by Sarah-Marie McDevitt from Pinehill Studios, Mountain Top for €500. The money was raised during the Christmas showcase event organised by Pinehill Studios in December. The Autism Group are delighted with such a generous donation and would like to say a […]
More than 500 social houses to be built in Letterkenny area
ALMOST 550 social houses within eleven different development projects are being built or planned in and around Letterkenny. In response to a query from Cllr Ciaran Brogan on the council’s social housing plans and funding for the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District, the council provided an update which outlines the status of different developments which will see 541 […]