There is sadness this evening in Letterkenny and in sporting circles throughout Donegal with the news of the passing of Dessie Kelly. One of the county’s best known and longest serving soccer administrators, Dessie had been in ill-health in recent times and died earlier today. He was a man who gave his life to soccer […]
“Her family was her greatest love”- Funeral takes place of Gillian Gallagher-Lynch
By Dionne Meehan THE FUNERAL took place in Lifford on Thursday of Gillian Gallagher-Lynch, Tober, Ballindrait, Lifford. The mum-of-one and owner of Blades Barbers Elite in Letterkenny died suddenly on Friday, June 7. Advertisement Requiem Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning, June 13 in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford, followed by burial in the adjoining […]
Denis McGee – the accidental politician who’s ready to make his mark
By Sabrina Sweeney WHEN Denis McGee took to the stage in the Laurels Ballroom in the Highlands Hotel in Glenties at midnight, officially elected as a councillor, he was visibly tired. It had been a long day of tense wondering and hoping. Advertisement With an early tally of almost 900 votes, there had been murmurings […]
Minister accused of ‘sitting on his hands’ over Neurology services in Letterkenny
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has accused the Health Minister of “sitting on his hands” over the lack of proper Neurology services in Donegal. The Sinn Féin TD raised the lack of neurology services at Letterkenny University Hospital and the North West during a Dáil debate today He was told that a review into Neurology services […]
Fianna Fáil ‘extremely disappointed’ to lose Glenties seat
By Sabrina Sweeney IT was a poignant night for Anthony Molloy and the Fianna Fáil team in Glenties as the party managed to secure just one seat on Donegal County Council. While Molloy polled strongly and saw his vote rise by 53 per cent, party stalwart Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher admitted they were “extremely disappointed”. […]
‘I threw everything at it’ – Niall Blaney is gracious despite defeat in European elections
By Evelyn Cullen DESPITE a strong polling in Donegal with close to 15,000 first preference votes, about 20% of the total polled in the county, Fianna Fáil’s Niall Blaney will miss out on a seat in the European Parliament. Although counting was still ongoing yesterday morning when he spoke to the Donegal News, it was […]
Entries invited for annual Local Ireland Media Awards
LOCAL Ireland, the association representing local news publishers across the country, has launched its annual Media Awards. Entries are being sought across 17 categories with an additional category for Lifetime Achievement being nominated by the Local Ireland executive. This will be the ninth edition of the awards and the seventh to be sponsored by the […]
Decision on Creeslough development delayed
By Jerome Hughes A MUCH-ANTICIPATED decision on whether to grant planning permission for rebuilding a commercial premises on the site of the devastating Creeslough explosion which was due today has been delayed. Dozens of objections to the proposed development have been lodged with Donegal County Council. Advertisement It is understood the council has written to […]
Redress Party and Independents open talks over forming council pact
By Kate Heaney and Diarmaid Doherty NOW that the electorate have chosen their 37 Donegal County Councillors the negotiations have already started to decide which party members or independents get which roles in advance of next Friday’s first full council meeting. Talks have taken place between some independents and the 100% Redress Party with a […]
20 new jobs for beauty industry workers in Letterkenny
There is good news for beauty industry workers this week as Thérapie Clinic seek twenty staff to take up positions at their new clinic at Letterkenny retail park. There are a variety of roles available, mostly beauty specialists and medical practitioners including nurses, doctors and dentists, but some admin positions will also be available including […]