THE PEACEFUL death took place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Colette McDonagh (née Gallagher), 64 The Gardens, Ballymacool Woods, Letterkenny. A much loved neighbour and friend, Colette has been remembered as a loyal and committed friend to many. Her funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, October 3, at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny where Monsignor […]
Samhain by the Swilly returns to Buncrana
BUNCRANA will come alive this Halloween as ‘Samhain by the Swilly – Parade of the Púca’ returns to the town, celebrating creativity, culture, and community spirit. Taking place on Sunday October 25, at 7pm, the event will illuminate Buncrana’s Main Street with a spectacular family-friendly parade. The celebration is funded by Donegal County Council through […]
Homeowners urged to take precautions against burglars as winter sets in
HOMEOWNERS are being warned to take extra precautions to guard against burglars who use the cover of darkness to carry out their crimes. With winter time approaching and the evenings getting shorter, Donegal’s Garda Crime Prevention Officer is urging the public to play their part in keeping their properties safe. Sergeant Fergus McGroary said the […]
Sadness following death of Jean Devenney, Letterkenny
THE funeral took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning of Jean Devenney, where only recently, Jean and her husband Jimmy had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary among family and friends. Jean passed away peacefully on Monday at her home at 13 Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was […]
Funeral takes place of Mary McGlynn, Bonagee
THE peaceful death took place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny last Sunday, October 4, of Mary McGlynn (née Doherty), Bonagee, Letterkenny. A very well known member of the community, Mary was a kind and caring person and her passing has been met with great sadness among her relatives and many friends. She was originally from […]
Agreement signed between Donegal Education Support Centre and FAI
A NEW partnership between the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the Donegal Education Support Centre is set to provide further opportunities and support for teachers and schools across the county. Last Thursday, representatives from the FAI visited the Donegal Education Support Centre in Letterkenny where they met with Education Centre staff and primary teachers […]
THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Tess McNulty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear October 9, 1976 HEATED COUNCIL DEBATE Advertisement THERE were loud and unruly scenes at the Donegal council meeting on Monday. The order bell was repeatedly rung after Cllr Brendan Murrin made a plea to start a coastal protection scheme at […]
CHANNEL HOPPER: RTÉ’s new Sunday night offering has promise
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Tall Tales & Murder – RTÉ1, Sunday, 9.40pm Blue Lights – BBC1, Tuesday, 9pm Youth – HBO Advertisement East Of Eden – Netflix The Two Johnnies’ Late Night Lock-In -RTÉ2, Thursday, 10.10pm Tall Tales & Murder is RTÉ1’s latest Sunday night drama, arriving with the urban crime you might expect in that time slot, […]
TCS announce partnership with We Care Food Bank
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), Letterkenny is proud to announce its partnership with We Care Food Bank Letterkenny. We Care Food Bank is a Donegal-based not-for-profit charity that supports families and individuals experiencing food poverty across the county. The initiative is focused on providing essential food items to families who need it most. Advertisement Each donated […]
FRESH TAKE: The A5 project – a frustrating journey on so many fronts
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There was plenty of predictable political wrangling over public money on Tuesday as Budget 2027 was announced in Dublin, and discussion about how it would be spent over the coming year. But another decision made that day, in Belfast, also raised important questions about public money, the cost of delay and what almost two decades […]