A FUNDRAISER in support of the Ulm 5 political prisoners will be held in Annagry tomorrow night. The film night will be held in Scioból an Phobail in aid of Daniel Tatlow-Devally (32) from Dublin and four other international activists who are currently facing trial in Germany. The Ulm 5 is a group of a […]
New Carraig Airt – Na Dúnaibh Walkway a wonderful addition to local community
THE local community in Carraig Airt agus Na Dúnaibh has been praised for its vision and persistence in progressing recreational and community projects within the area. And strengthening the area’s appeal as a place to live, visit and enjoy is the opening of a new walkway between Carraig Airt and Na Dúnaibh. The official opening by […]
Three-year ban after found 24 times over cocaine limit
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A MAN who drove whilst being 24 times over the limit for cocaine has been handed a three-year disqualification. Kevin Patrick McGilloway of Glengalliagh Park, Derry, was arrested at Dromore, Letterkenny, when he was detected travelling at 137kmph in a 100kmph zone. The defendant, who did not appear at Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday when […]
Let’s ‘get serious’ about Letterkenny City
LETTERKENNY City is part of a multi-million Euro masterplan that will elevate Donegal’s largest town to premier status in the North West, according to campaigners. They want the county’s economic powerhouse officially designated as a city and given a position that would see it grouped across the north of Ireland with Derry and Belfast. Stakeholders […]
National Breastfeeding week comes to Donegal
TODAY is the beginning of the HSE’s National Breastfeeding Week. The annual event aims to highlight the important role that timely information and expert support play in helping families on their breastfeeding journey. It will run until next Wednesday, and this year’s theme is, ‘Every step forward: Strengthening support for babies and families’. Advertisement Nationally, […]
Eric Roberts’s TV probe of classrooms’ crises sparks Dail debate
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A FORMER Special Needs Assistant’s probe of classrooms’ crises could spark an audit of schools. Eric Roberts, from Downings, left his SNA role at Mulroy College in Milford three years ago to become a TV presenter on Virgin Media. His documentary on special needs education aired on Monday night and has since prompted a protest […]
Donegal resident dies in Algarve sea tragedy
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A MAN has tragically died in a swimming accident in Portugal while on holiday from Donegal with his wife. The couple were in the Algarve resort of Alvor when tragedy struck last Saturday. Sadly, Michael Carroll, who was 64, drowned despite immediate resuscitation efforts to save him. Advertisement His devastated family, from the Churchill area […]
Childcare services boosted with new facility
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DONEGAL has been identified as a county in need of urgent childcare services under the new State-led Early Learning and Childcare Capital Programme. It means that it will be one of the first to benefit from central government investment with a new childcare facility now earmarked for Raphoe. The project will see the development of […]
Death occurs in Cork of Sr Patricia McMenamin, Rathmullan
THE funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon in Cork of Sr Patricia McMenamin, Ballintemple, Cork and formerly from Rathmullan. Sr Patricia was a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles based at Ardfoyle Convent in Cork. She passed away on Wednesday. Sr Patricia was very well known in Donegal, especially in her native […]
Artist retraces 100-year-old footsteps to capture the wilds of Donegal’s hills
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ARTIST Kevin Lowrey’s latest exhibition is set to open this weekend to present an exciting collection inspired by the legacy of American artist Rockwell Kent. Kent travelled to the remote valley of Glenlough in south-west Donegal 100 years ago and now, Bundoran-based artist Kevin has followed in his footsteps. Kevin’s exhibition Land’s End is a […]