BY JEROME HUGHES HAVING fled her war-torn country in October last year, Scoil Cholmcille pupil, Yeva Borodina, has had a difficult childhood but her future is looking brighter. The 10-year-old Ukrainian is about to spend her second Christmas in Letterkenny with her mother, Tetiana. Advertisement Unfortunately for Yeva, her father remains back home in Zaporizhzhia, […]
Love over hate at Christmas
by Louise Doyle THE power of love is proving greater than any message of hate as ‘one love’ signs now appear alongside previously spray painted anti-Ukraine graffiti at various locations in Letterkenny. There was huge upset and disgust after black spray painted graffiti appeared on walls around the town displaying offensive phrases as well as the ‘Z’ […]
Cribs from around the world on display in Raphoe
by Kate Heaney CRIBS collected from all around the globe are on display in St Eunan’s Church in Raphoe creating a seasonal and unusual exhibition. The bulk of the diverse, 51-strong Exhibition of Cribs, were purchased by a local man who was more than happy to share them with the local community. Advertisement Fr Eamonn […]
More women in higher paid roles than men in Council
by Kate Heaney THE report on Gender Pay Gaps in Donegal County Council, published this week, shows that on average females occupy higher paid roles in the council than males. The report highlights the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. Advertisement While […]
Hospice lodges plans for long-awaited extension
by Kate Heaney DONEGAL Hospice, which celebrated 20 years serving patients and their families in Donegal in March, this week embarked on a long-awaited extension and upgrade to their premises at Knocknamona in Letterkenny. The hospice which served so many people of the county, have lodged a planning application this week for four new apartments […]
Bumper week of Christmas shopping in Letterkenny
by Kate Heaney BUSINESSES in Letterkenny have reported busy Christmas sales and are expecting a last minute rush over the next few days. Retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues have been enjoying a seasonal boom with many thankful the days of lockdowns are behind us. Advertisement Mark McCloskey of Evolve Menswear is enjoying a great shopping […]
Huge demand for support as cost of living crisis bites this Christmas
By Dionne Meehan THE rising cost of electricity, fuel and rent are just a few reasons why local community organisations are feeling the pressure as Christmas approaches. With Trojan work underway on the run up to the festive season, many are seeing a rise in the demand for their services compared to recent years. Advertisement […]
Walk with Me events celebrating the memory of Mary Ellen Molloy
AFTER the tragic and untimely death of Mary Ellen Molloy in December 2019 her loyal friends and family decided that they needed to create an event that would celebrate her life and that of other young people, all while helping some wonderful charities. In December 2020 we witnessed the very first ‘Walk with Me’, a […]
Ministers urge responsible dog ownership ahead of Christmas period
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD have today launched a ‘Responsible Dog Ownership’ leaflet, designed to raise awareness about the responsibilities of dog owners. This leaflet highlights in a clear and accessible way, the legal obligations and costs that may be […]
Arranmore’s Paddy Conaghan to take on another charity challenge
by Louise Doyle INSPIRED by Charlie Bird’s climb of Croagh Patrick as he battles Motor Neurone Disease (MND), an Arranmore pensioner is preparing to take on a New Year challenge to raise money for those with the condition. Paddy Conaghan captured the hearts of everyone at home and around the world when the 82-year-old took on […]