Reverend Jim Lamont has presented a cheque for €3,300 to Donegal Hospice from the proceeds of a fundraising concert that he organised at An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny in June. Also in attendance at the presentation were four of the artists who performed in the concert – Dianne Lecky from Pluck, Manorcunningham, Maria Doherty and […]
Motorists urged to be mindful during busy school run
GARDAÍ in Donegal are urging motorists to be mindful on the roads during the busy school run. A Garda spokesperson said, “Please be mindful of this fact when travelling and slow down in the area of bus collection/drop off points and also in the general area of the schools themselves. “Always expect the unexpected and […]
Hedge cutting season gets underway
GARDAÍ in Donegal are urging road users to be careful when travelling, particularly on country roads as roadside hedge cutting season gets underway. Hedges can be cut between September 1 and March 1. Gardaí are urging motorists to drive with due care and remain alert at all times. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said, “Roadside hedge […]
40 years on – Remembering Donegal sisters’ joyous return from British prison
Forty years ago this week there were jubilant scenes in Gaoth Dobhair for the return of sisters Ann and Eileen Gillespie who had just been released from a British prison having served almost ten years of a 15 year sentence. Ann, a former model, and her sister were arrested in Holyhead in April 1974 and were […]
Call for Donegal voices to be heard in railway review
RAILWAY campaigners in Donegal are calling on the public to enter submissions on ‘All Ireland Strategic Rail Review’ to ensure the county’s rail network remains a priority. Despite much speculation over the past few months, the ‘All Ireland Strategic Rail Review’ officially included a recommendation to extend the railway into Tyrone, from Portadown to Dungannon, Omagh, Strabane […]
Large crowd turns out for public meeting on RSE
A LARGE crowd attended a public meeting in Letterkenny regarding the new school curriculum for Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE). Aontu Leader and TD Peadar Tóibín was the main speaker at the meeting on Tuesday night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. The meeting was well attended by around 200 […]
‘Probably my best fish, pound-for-pound, was a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote. Took me two hours to get him up.’
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Charlie Devlin, Retired Shop-steward and fisherman, who tells of catching a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote and his time working in the hospital. Hi Charlie, how are you? Could you tell us a bit about your history, please? I started part time working in the 1960s. I worked in the Continental, […]
‘Latest accident in Glassagh won’t be the last’ – Cllr
A COMMUNITY in West Donegal is becoming increasingly concerned about road safety following a serious accident on a ‘lethal’ stretch of road. A man remains in hospital after he was struck by a car while he was walking in the Glassagh area of Goath Dobhair. His son was also injured in the incident which occurred close […]
Bereavement charity to hold meeting during ‘difficult’ month
A BEREAVEMENT charity will resume their face-to-face meetings following a short break over the summer months ahead of ‘difficult’ month September. Anam Cara, the only organisation of its kind with support services available to bereaved parents will hold a face to face meeting on Thursday September 14, Anam Cara in The Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny at 7:15pm. All […]
Festival-goers urged to act responsibly to ensure a safe journey to and from Electric Picnic 2023
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána (AGS) have joined forces to urge Electric Picnic attendees to stay safe on the road this weekend. This year’s festival will once again see over 70,000 people travelling to and from Stradbally, Co. Laois. The RSA and An Garda Síochána are reminding festival-goers of the risks […]