by Jerome Hughes TODDLER Luke Smyth was beside himself with excitement as his proud grandparents Maureen and Colin brought him on his first ever trip to buy a Christmas tree. The family travelled from their Altnagelvin home to ‘McKean’s Christmas Trees’ in Termonbacca, located on the Derry-Donegal border. Advertisement “Our wee 22-month-old grandson, Luke, adds […]
Councillor wants speed vans operating at night
By Diarmaid Doherty A call has been made for speed vans to operate at night time in an effort to cut down on the number of accidents and collisions on the county’s roads. Donegal councillor Michael McMahon has claimed that statistics now indicate a growing number of accidents between 12 midnight and 6 o’clock in […]
‘A beautiful meteor’ – parents pay tribute to Róise Quinn
by Louise Doyle LIGHT dances across the faces of Róise Quinn’s parents when they speak of her. Cathal Quinn and Rachel MacNamara, from New Mills, have been remembering their beautiful daughter who passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her family on March 22 last year, aged just 22. Advertisement An adored sister, […]
Old courthouse to be transformed into tourist attraction
THE OLD courthouse in Letterkenny is set to be transformed into a tourist attraction as part of a new project launched by Donegal County Council. ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ is being funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and aims to increase visitor numbers to Letterkenny’s historic town centre and to the wider […]
Three Donegal groups win at Ocean Hero Awards
THREE DONEGAL Clean Coasts groups have won awards at this year’s Ocean Hero Awards held in Dublin yesterday. Clean Coasts celebrated groups and individuals from the county who made a difference to the marine environment this year, with Falcarragh Clean Coasts Group, Inishowen-based North West Home Education Group and Friends of Rossnowlagh winning prizes. Falcarragh Clean Coasts […]
From America to the Abbey for a fairytale come true
THAT morning before Christmas, Siobhan McCann was in America. That evening she was in the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town. The Letterkenny woman was coming home for Christmas in 2009. Advertisement The College Farm Road native had emigrated to Boston over a decade before in 1997. Jet-lagged when she arrived into Letterkenny, her family were […]
Drivers flashing lights before checkpoints ‘doing more harm than good’
By Diarmaid Doherty A senior Garda has hit out at the practice of motorists flashing their lights to warn other road users of a Garda checkpoint or speed van up ahead. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glackin said all road users have a collective responsibility to ensure that our roads are safe. Advertisement But he said the […]
Funding announced for four Gaeltacht initiatives
There has been a warm welcome to the news that funding of almost €400,000 has been approved for a number of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht. A grant of up to €47,320 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to undertake renovation works on the community centre. In addition, up to €262,828 has […]
Gardaí investigating after body found in Ramelton
AN investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found in Ramelton. The man’s body was discovered today, Thursday, December 7. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the coroner has been informed of the find. Advertisement A post-mortem on the body will then decide the direction the Garda investigation will take. The Garda spokesperson said “Gardaí […]
Aura Leisure scoops national quality standard award for 10th year in a row
The Aura Leisure in Letterkenny has scooped the ‘Gold Standard Outstanding Award’ at the Ireland Active National Quality Standard Ceremony held in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny. This marks the 10th year in a row that Aura Leisure has received the Gold/Outstanding Award. The National Quality Standard Awards have been held annually since 2001 and are the […]