By Kate Heaney THE wonderful work done by the Donegal Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox appeal has benefited thousands of children who might not otherwise have received a Christmas present. A meeting to launch the campaign, which has been running in Donegal for more than 30 years, will take place on Monday, September 23 in the Lecture […]
Letterkenny Protest scales back as defective block campaigners cancel driving element
Defective Block Campaigners have called off their planned Go Slow protest on the N15 four-lane and dual carriageway near Letterkenny, which was scheduled for this afternoon. However, the group has confirmed that the protest at the Clanree Hotel, coinciding with Fianna Fáil’s General Election Selection Convention, will proceed as planned this evening. Campaigners explained that […]
World-renowned Jazz group comes to Dunfanaghy
by Rebecca Crockett DUNFANAGHY Jazz and Blues Festival kicks off today as the seaside town welcomes over 60 free acts across five days of music. Among those filling out the packed line-up is international folk-jazz fusion band, Atlantic Road Trip. Advertisement The aptly named group perform at the festival on Sunday, September 15 at 4pm bringing a […]
Ted Ponsonby to be remembered in Letterkenny Town Park
by Kate Heaney MEMBERS supported a motion at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford MD meeting calling for the performance area in Letterkenny Town Park to be named after the late Ted Ponsonby. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh called on the executive to explore options for funding to erect a canopy over the area to help encourage its use for arts […]
Calls for static speed cameras to be installed to reduce road fatalities
by Dionne Meehan CALLS have been made to install static speed cameras at accident blackspots throughout Donegal following the recent spate of road fatalities in the county. Inishowen Councillor Terry Crossan made the calls this week after a third person passed away, in the space of two weeks, following a collision at Quigley’s Point at […]
Sister of Arlene Arkinson re-issues plea for information
THE sister of murdered Castlederg teenager, Arlene Arkinson re-issued a plea for information yesterday (Wednesday), as searches continued in Donegal. Speaking to this newspaper after Gardaí recommenced those searches in the Glenfin area on Tuesday, Kathleen Arkinson urged anyone with any information to come forward. The Tyrone schoolgirl was only 15 years old when she disappeared after going […]
Fianna Fáil to select candidates tonight
by Kate Heaney THE Fianna Fáil selection convention to choose the candidates to contest the next General Election in Donegal takes place in the Clanree Hotel this evening. So far, three of the six nominees have dropped out – Senator Niall Blaney, Ben Harkin and Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, all having issued statements wishing the […]
Sexual assault survivor calls for urgent reform
by Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was sexually assaulted by a Donegal taxi driver after a night out in Letterkenny when she was 18-years-old, is calling for reform after waiting seven years for justice. Paul Bryan (63) of The Bungalow, Newtowncunningham, admitted two charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on October 22, […]
Relief as missing Letterkenny teen found safe
A DONEGAL teenager who was reported missing last night has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Christopher Mahon (13) after he went missing from Letterkenny on Tuesday, September 10. Gardaí confirmed this morning that he has been located.
WEATHER: Fresh and bright day but temperatures to plummet tonight
THIS morning will start off fresh and bright with long spells of sunshine. Whilst it will be dry most of the time, there will be a few showers drifting south over the province on a moderate to fresh north-westerly breeze, most frequent near the north coast. Any showers will die out by evening time. Advertisement […]