THERE are calls for a civic reception to be held for Susan McCauley, former co-ordinator of Cara House Family Resource Centre following her recent retirement to recognise her huge contribution to the community. Cllr Ciaran Brogan will bring forward a motion at tomorrow’s Letterkenny Municipal District meeting and if agreed an event will be organised. […]
Donegal drinkers paying more for less
ALCOHOL has traditionally been cheaper to buy north of the border than in the south. But now that minimum unit alcohol pricing has been introduced, what can Donegal’s drinkers expect to pay at the till? A price comparison carried out between Asda in the North and Tesco in the Republic yesterday shows a clear disparity […]
Lifford man to appear on Glór Tíre this evening
LIFFORD man Kenny Crawford is tuning up to appear this evening on TG4’s country music talent search Glór Tíre. Kenny will be mentored by country star Johnny Brady in the televised competition. The show, now in its 18th season, returns to a new studio, set and format. The seven-part series filmed in Studio 5, Cue […]
Fundraiser for Donegal teenager with rare brain tumour
A MAJOR fundraiser has been launched to send a 14-year-old boy to America to receive treatment on a ‘rare life threatening brain tumour’. Rocco McGinley (14) was diagnosed with an extremely rare life threatening brain tumour in October 2021. Last summer, he began to present with symptoms such as blurred vision, unsteady gait and loss […]
From engineering to ‘Pinky Pops’
WHEN Brid Nash went on a family holiday to Spain, she expected to come back a little tanned and relaxed but not with a business venture. The Milford mum-of-three was enjoying family time in the sun with her husband, Paul and their three children Flynn (12), Darcy (11) and five-year-old Riley in 2019 when […]
Embracing the January blues and pinks and yellows…
WHAT started out as an idea to brighten up her January has turned a Donegal woman into an internet sensation. Taryn de Vere decided on New Year’s Eve that every day in January she would dress in attire inspired by a household item. So far the Ramelton woman has donned colours matching a bottle of […]
Gardaí thank public as missing woman is found
A woman reported missing earlier today has been located. An appeal was launched this morning into the whereabouts of 25-year-old Edel McGirr from Ballybofey. Gardaí have confirmed that she has been found safe and well. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter,” said a spokesperson.
Appeal for help to find missing Ballybofey woman
Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr, who is missing from the Ballybofey area of Donegal since Sunday, January 9 2022. Edel is described as being 5’ 1” in height, of medium build, with greenish blue eyes and copper coloured hair. Edel was last seen in the […]
Concerns mounting over missing Ballybofey woman
CONCERNS are growing for the safety of a Ballybofey woman missing since yesterday. Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr. “Edel is described as being 5’ 1” in height, of medium build, with greenish blue eyes and copper coloured hair,” said a spokesperson. “Edel was last seen […]
Locals brave treacherous conditions to save Church
A local priest has thanked everyone who worked to repair the roof of St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Monday last. Fr John Joe Duffy said the generosity of the men who spent their day shoring up the storm-damaged roof was very much appreciated by the parishioners. The iconic structure, which was the fifth in a […]