By Caolagh Grimes STAFF, students and families attended a wonderful Christmas Craft Fair hosted by Loreto Community School in Milford. Advertisement The craft fair was organised by Transition Year students participating in the Mini Company Business module with help from the Business Department. Over 60 students participated. All of the school’s students had an […]
Staff at LUH prepare for Christmas celebrations
By Róise Collins With Christmas just one day away many of us are getting ready to wind down and switch off. We look forward to clocking out of work, swapping our morning cereal for a sneaky selection box and browsing the TV guide for our favourite festive films. Advertisement While the world slows down to […]
Plans for new Dunfanaghy Community Garden revealed
The Dunfanaghy Community Gardeners joined the Christmas celebrations at Dunfanaghy Workhouse last week and revealed the much anticipated plans for the new Dunfanaghy Community Garden which will be located at the back of The Workhouse. The presentation was delivered by the group’s tutor Erin Ui Domhnaill, who provided the community with a colourful vision of […]
Public urged to be extra vigilant of smishing fraud
GARDAÍ have urged the public to be extra vigilant of smishing (text message) fraud this festive season. This comes after numerous banks and financial institutions have reported that they are experiencing very high levels of smishing. Rather than placing links within the fraudulent text, fraudsters are issuing phone numbers for customers to ring in order […]
Circle K to offer free hot drinks to emergency services
In the spirit of giving back during the festive season, Circle K, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has today announced the continuation of its heartfelt tradition, providing complimentary hot drinks to all members of the Irish Emergency Services on the 25th and 31st of December at participating Circle K stores nationwide. On these two […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Joseph Houston, Cloghan – Mary Carr, Donegal Town Advertisement – Noreen Burke, Ballintra – Kay Timoney, Donegal Town – Marjorie Sweeney, Letterkenny – Eileen McNelis, Ardara – Charlie McKinney, Buncrana The death has occurred of Joseph Houston, Lettershanbo, Cloghan, Donegal, formerly Lettershanbo, Cloghan. Peacefully at his […]
Weather: Breezy and overcast but a generally mild day
Today will remain breezy and overcast, and it will be a milder day. It should turn dry for most, although the odd light spot of drizzle cannot be ruled out.
Simon is Natalie’s hero as the couple enjoy magical day
By Evelyn Cullen SIMON Harron swept his new bride Natalie off her feet with a romantic first dance to the song ‘Hero’, originally by Enrique Iglesias, on their wedding day at the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey on October 17. “Simon is such a people’s person, quick witted and funny, always making people laugh,” gushed Natalie about her new husband, when the Donegal News spoke with […]
Buncrana is pilot town for night-time economy campaign
Buncrana has been selected as one of nine pilot towns and cities across Ireland to take part in a groundbreaking national initiative aimed at revitalising and expanding the country’s night-time economy. The campaign focuses on boosting the social, cultural, and economic activities that take place after 6pm, helping communities to thrive after dark. One of the […]
Vape shop owner says incoming law will ‘kill’ industry
By Paul McElwee A NORTH west vape shop owner has said that an influx of vape users from across the border is ‘inevitable’ with the upcoming ban on flavoured vapes and an excise tax on non-banned vapes coming into effect in the new year. Connor Kelly, of Vape Shack in Strabane, is expecting his cross-border trade to […]