THE Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit has been called into Milford following reports of exposed wires on a construction site. Gardaí received a report of exposed wires at a construction site on Convent Road at approximately 1:50pm this afternoon. A spokesperson for the Gardaí said: “A cordon has been established and the services of the […]
Donegal businessman to receive Freedom of County
DONEGAL businessman Tim Kelly is set to be honoured with the Freedom of the County at a celebration in Lifford this Friday. A year after he was awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, Mr Kelly will be afforded another major honour at the Civic Reception in County House. The Frosses native is […]
New summer concert series announced for Letterkenny
THE legendary group The Wolfe Tones are set to celebrate their 60th anniversary with a special concert in Letterkenny next summer. Details have been announced today of Letterkenny Summer Sessions, a brand new series of concerts in a Big Top Marquee at Kiltoy during August 2024, which will have an audience capacity of up to […]
Árainn Mhór teen one step closer to his dream job
By Dionne Meehan SIXTEEN-year-old Seán Boyle ‘Sailor’ successfully completed his Bord Iascaigh Mhara training recently allowing him to one day work on a boat/ferry. Séan, who lives on Árainn Mhór Island, is the third brother in his family to undergo the training. Advertisement With his interest spouting from his father’s love for fishing, Seán has been described as having “sea […]
St Eunan’s College raise money for the Creeslough Fund
STUDENTS and staff from St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny have presented the proceeds of a number of fundraising initiatives to the Creeslough Fund. Ray Mackey, Chair of the Irish Red Cross, visited the school to accept the €1740 raised to support those impacted by last year’s explosion that killed ten people. The money was raised […]
Run in the Dark event organisers say thank you
THE organisers of the recent Run in the Dark fundraiser held in Gaoth Dobhair have offered a special thank you to all who helped support the event. On Wednesday, November 15, people all around the world took part in a 5k run, wheel or walk as part of a global celebration to light up the night […]
Donegal County Council wins award
DONEGAL County Council scooped a Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2023 Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The awards took place on Thursday night. The 20th annual Awards ceremony showcases and celebrates the best of Local Government in Ireland. Advertisement The Awards are held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and […]
First anniversary mass for Private Seán Rooney to be held next month
THE first anniversary mass of a Newtowncunningham peacekeeper killed on duty in Lebanon is to take place. Private Seán Rooney of the 27th Infantry Battalion was killed on December 14 last year. Born in Dundalk, the 24-year-old spent much of his later life in Newtowncunningham. Advertisement He was laid to rest with full military honours […]
Charity Starts at Home
CLG Dhún nan Gall and Aodh Ruadh CLG, Béal Átha Seanaigh are happy to give supporters an opportunity to see the new Donegal Senior team. William Doogan, Aodh Ruadh chairperson welcomes the Donegal Senior Football team, who will play their first game under the reign of Jim McGuinness when they take on Roscommon in a […]
Minister hails ‘extremely positive’ hospital meetings
Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue has said the hospital meetings attended by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in Letterkenny on Friday were extremely positive. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, who accompanied Minister Donnelly during his meetings with GPs, consultants, and Letterkenny University Hospital management and staff, said: “After receiving letters from the consultants at […]