Buncrana Man John Mc 2024Carter has been named the Donegal Person of the Year for 2024. The announcement took place in Leo’s Tavern, Crolly this evening. It is difficult to put into several paragraphs the work John has carried out to promote Donegal on so many different levels through his involvement in business and in […]
Decision on proposed Loreto Milford school plans due
by Louise Doyle A DECISION on whether a new school building in Milford will be given the green light is expected within days. The Board of Management of Loreto Community School in Milford lodged planning permission with Donegal County Council in September 2024 for a new 1,951.2M2 two-storey school building. Advertisement Proposed plans comprise 11 general classrooms, special teaching […]
Bryson Recycling giving back to charity in Donegal
Each year, Bryson Recycling staff collect materials such as copper from scrap metal recycled at their six recycling centres across Donegal, and donate the money raised from selling this valuable material to charity. This year, Bryson has donated €1,500 to Donegal Hospice, who provide a range of palliative care services for people with life-limiting illness […]
OBITUARY: A remarkable lady – Maree Donnelly, Castlefinn
MAREE Donnelly will be remembered by her family as a kind, gentle woman whose hands were always busy working. Maree (neé Kelly), Drumdoit, Castlefinn, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 10 at the age of 89 years. One of life’s grafters, Maree was gifted whether it was at baking, knitting, sewing or […]
FRESH TAKE: Will speed limit changes address the problems of road safety?
By Sabrina Sweeney IF you’ve been out on any local roads in rural parts of the county this past week it’s likely you’ve noticed work being carried out on speed limit signs. It’s all part of the preparation for new speed limit rules, the first phase of which came into effect on Friday. The […]
Chamber and Tidy Towns to host tree-planting initiative at Sentry Hill
LETTERKENNY Chamber and Letterkenny Tidy Towns are joining forces for a special tree-planting initiative later this month. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the town’s Chamber of Commerce, the two organisations are planting trees and are inviting individuals and businesses to partake in the initiative by sponsoring the newly-planted saplings. The event at Sentry […]
Parenting Column: Discovering that your child’s friend vapes
By Louise Flanagan My oldest child is eleven years old and I can feel the pull of her friends starting to take hold. She has a great bunch of pals and I know that leaning more on them is a natural part of growing up. However, there seems to be a general consensus that for […]
Life of Hugh McLean celebrated at Letterkenny Memories event
Letterkenny Memories hosted a special event at the Station House Hotel last week where they celebrated the memory of the much-loved Hugh McLean. The talented musician passed away this time last year and his friends and many of his former colleagues from the world of entertainment enjoyed a wonderful night of song and memories. Hugh’s […]
‘Moonfest’ gathering to celebrate legacy of Paul Mooney
by Louise Doyle A SPECIAL gathering to celebrate the legacy and music of the late Ramelton musician, Paul Mooney, will take place on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Family, friends and former band mates of the talented musician will gather in The Cottage bar, Letterkenny, on Saturday, February 15, for a night of celebration […]
Councillors off to Germany for St Patrick’s Day
THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council will be jetting to Germany to take part in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the town of Rudolstadt. Cllr Gerry McMonagle will be joined by Cllr Donal Coyle, who has been nominated to attend as well, in place of Cllr Ciaran Brogan, the Leas-Cathaoirleach, who has prior commitments. […]