By Róise Collins Two years after taking up photography as a hobby, a Donegal student found himself pitchside to cover the action as Celtic took on Club Brugge in the Champions League at Celtic Park last Wednesday night. For Dore man, Padraig (Paddy) McFadden the journey to ‘Paradise’ has rounded off a remarkable few years. Advertisement […]
Fined for shouting abuse at preacher at Letterkenny’s Market Square
A Letterkenny man who shouted abuse at a male preacher has been fined at the local District Court. Arthur Gent, with an address at Lui na Greine, Oldtown, was charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and with refusing to comply with the directions of a Garda. Gardaí had been alerted to the scene at the […]
Paddy Diver calls for halt to Bradley criticism
by Louise Doyle CAMPAIGNER and defective concrete blocks homeowner Paddy Diver has called on Fine Gael not to allow Senator Bradley to “take the brunt” of people’s anger after a stinging backlash in the wake of her general election defeat interview. The senator of four months, who lost out on a Dáil seat at the weekend, received […]
Priest urges young people to be kind to one another
A Letterkenny priest has urged young people to be kind to one another in difficult times. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie made his comments at the Requiem Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday of Fionn McLaughlin, 7 Raymoghey Heights, Manorcunningham, who died suddenly last weekend. Chief Celebrant, Mgr Gillespie was joined by con-celebrants Fr Martin Cunnigham, […]
“We were careful not to risk taking just one seat”
By Dionne Meehan SINN FÉIN’S Pearse Doherty has praised the performance of his fellow party member Cllr Noel Jordan despite losing out on one of the five seats in the Donegal constituency at the weekend. Similar to their strategy in 2016, Sinn Féin selected three candidates to contest this year’s general election. Advertisement Cllr Noel […]
Storm Darragh update: Number of power outages grows across Donegal
ESB crews are working throughout the day in an attempt to restore power to the homes and businesses impacted by power cuts across Donegal. A number of new outages have been reported since this morning and ESB personnel have been out since early morning working to repair faults. Customers right around the county are without […]
McConalogue overcomes online abuse to take final seat
by Evelyn Cullen FIANNA Fáil’s Charlie McConalogue has said that he is grateful to the people who voted for him and is relieved to have retained his seat in the Dáil so that he can continue his work for the people of Donegal, despite heavy online abuse he said was targeted against him during his […]
Parenting column: Thankfully our Elf on the Shelf seems the sensible type
By Louise Flanagan It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Between the recent switching on of the town lights and the much anticipated Toy Show this weekend, I’m finally feeling the Christmas spirit. It’ll be lovely to snuggle up with the kids to watch it. The Toy Show is a fabulous annual tradition that […]
Birthday celebrations as Annie O’Donnell turns 103
THERE were celebrations in Gaoth Dobhair last Wednesday when Annie (Winnie) O’Donnell, Knockastolar, Bunbeg celebrated her 103rd birthday. A very well known and popular lady, Annie was inundated with birthday wishes by her many friends and family members. She was born in Culacrick, Annagry on December 4, 1921. Her mother, Winnie (Neddie Shorcha Óg) Boyle […]
Storm Darragh: Heavy winds batter the county as thousands left without power
By Diarmaid Doherty Crews from Donegal County Council and the ESB are out in force this morning as the clean-up begins in earnest after a night of heavy winds and rain across the county. Thousands of homes and businesses are without power right around Donegal after the county felt the full force of Storm Darragh […]