By Dionne Meehan A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM family, who experienced an unimaginable loss almost seven years ago, is preparing to give back to the community that supported them through their darkest days. In November 2018, the Gallagher family’s world came crashing down when their beloved son and brother, Barry Gallagher, took his own life. Advertisement Barry, pictured […]
Ellie Ward takes 58th Mary from Dungloe title
By Eoin McGarvey A 19-year-old Rosses woman has become the 58th Mary from Dungloe following the annual ten-day festival that has been hailed as one of the best for years. Student Ellie Ward from Dungloe was crowned the winner on Sunday night in Ionad Sport na Rosann where singer Daniel O’Donnell interviewed the 15 participants […]
Level of outsourcing at LUH faces scrutiny
by Louise Doyle A LOCAL councillor has questioned the level of outsourcing at Letterkenny University Hospital after figures reveal more than €1.5 million has been spent on private taxi hire since 2020. The figures, seen by this newspaper, were released to Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn on foot on a Parliamentary Question he submitted on behalf of […]
Gardaí issue warning to public over HHC drug
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning people of changes to the law regarding a drug that had been sold in shops and online as vape pens, edibles and oils. Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is a semi synthetic cannabinoid. It is now categorised as a Schedule 1 controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. Advertisement […]
Mass to celebrate the Bicentenary anniversary of St Crone’s Church
A SPECIAL Mass takes place in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore, at 2pm this afternoon to mark its bicentenary anniversary. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Bishop Donal Roche, Fr Pat Ward, Fr John Attoh and former prSt Crone’s Church, Arranmoreiests, who have served through the years, will celebrate this special Mass. Afterwards at the gate there will be a rededication of […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy rain
A LITTLE cloudy this morning with patchy rain, drizzle and mist. Staying cloudy through the afternoon but the patchy rain will clear later with a few sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will be a mix of cloud and some clear spells with some lingering patchy rain and […]
Budget constraints forced Children’s Ombudsman to halt refugee visits
BUDGET constraints forced the Donegal-born Ombudsman for Children to halt regular visits to hear concerns from asylum seekers in direct provision centres. Correspondence released under Freedom of Information laws, shows Dr Niall Muldoon, a Donegal Town native, said that his office “cannot continue to fulfil our statutory obligations within existing resourcing”, the Irish Times reported. […]
Potted Coriander recalled due to Listeria contamination risk
POTTED coriander products are being recalled by O’Hanlon Herbs due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in local supermarkets including Aldi, Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Marks and Spencer and Supervalu. Retailers have been requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display. Advertisement Consumers are advised not […]
Weather: Dry day with bright and sunny spells
THIS morning will be dry with bright or sunny spells. Through the afternoon and evening, cloud will increase from the west. Towards nightfall, rain will develop in the northwest. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees. Tonight, rain will extend to all areas, possibly turning heavy in places. It will clear overnight. It will […]
Letterkenny mourns the passing of Michael Cullen
TRIBUTES have been paid to well-known Letterkenny man Michael Cullen following his sad passing yesterday. Mr Cullen, of 23 Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. He spent the last seven months of his life in the excellent care of all the staff at St Eunan’s Nursing Home. Advertisement Mr Cullen’s remains […]