By Dionne Meehan FIANNA FÁIL Minister Norma Foley said she is “privileged” to work alongside such a “great” team in Donegal, during her visit to the county last week. Taking time out of her busy schedule, the minister met with local Fianna Fáil candidates ahead of next week’s local elections. Advertisement Overall, Fianna Fáil has […]
Looming Donegal childcare crisis – Taoiseach intervenes
40% of childcare facilities across County Donegal may have to cease operating due dangerous buildings, creating an unprecedented crisis, those working in the vital sector are claiming. Childcare managers are planning to highlight their concerns through protests as people cast their votes in the local and European elections on Friday of next week. “Letterkenny Community […]
Star-studded line up to attend BPerfect Cosmetics event in Letterkenny this week
THE trailblazing viral sensation BPerfect Cosmetics Ltd will unveil their spectacular Megastore in Letterkenny Shopping Centre, Co. Donegal this Friday, May 31 at 6pm. To celebrate the re-opening, the first 100 customers will receive a deluxe BPerfect goodie bag worth €100. Guests attending the event will be treated to bubbles on arrival, entertainment by DJ […]
Data breach prompts investigation
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.