A UKRAINIAN family who fled the war and came to live in Kilmacrennan welcomed the arrival of their new baby girl on Christmas Eve. Just days later in their home city of Kherson a hospital maternity ward was shelled by Russian forces. The Bielash family are from Kherson, a city in Eastern Ukraine which was taken by […]
Two hens sell for €500 at the Poor Farmers Auction
THIS year’s Poor Farmers Auction in Ardara has raised over €50,000. The annual event returned to its traditional home of McTeague’s Bar on Tuesday night after two years in Brockagh mart due to Covid restrictions. And as usual bidders weren’t shy about digging deep with one buyer putting €500 on the table for two hens. […]
Water curfew introduced for Lettermacaward
IRISH Water and Donegal County Council are advising customers on the Lettermacaward public water supply that night time restrictions are essential to maintain a daytime supply. Following operational difficulties at the treatment plant and a noticeable increase in water usage on the network, the restrictions will be in place from 8pm each night until 7am […]
Walk in memory of Seán Ó Domhnaill
PEOPLE in Dunlewey will pull on their walking shoes tomorrow (Friday) in memory of Seán Ó Domhnaill. The much-loved community figure passed away seven years ago at the age of 61. Since then a walk has been held annually to remember him and to pay for various projects in the area. The event has raised thousands of euros […]
Local retailers report busiest Christmas in years
A BOUNCE back from two years of Covid restrictions has provided local businesses with their busiest Christmas in years. This time 12 months ago the advice from the government was that any planned gatherings should be kept to a maximum of three other households – four in total. People were also wearing masks and being encouraged to […]
Man continues to be questioned over murder of Private Séan Rooney
A MAN continues to be questioned by Lebanese military authorities on suspicion of firing the shots which killed UN peacekeeper Seán Rooney from Newtowncunningham. The 24-year-old was laid to rest on Thursday last in the cemetery adjoining All Saints Catholic Church, with full military honours. At his Requiem mass earlier that day in Dundalk, Pte […]
Garda Commissioner to visit Donegal
GARDA Commissioner Drew Harris is to visit Donegal in the coming weeks amid growing concerns facing the force locally. Garda Commissioner Harris has confirmed he will meet with Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) members on January 16. Although the venue has yet to be confirmed, the meeting will more than likely take place in County […]
Music fans in for a treat in the New Year
The New Year gets off to a flying start for music lovers on TG4 with a new performance driven music series bringing the best of music from Donegal and the surrounding areas to our screens. Set to hit our televisions on Sunday, January 8, Féile Ealaíne na hEaragaile on TG4 combines highlights of seven concerts […]
Mary Whoriskey recognised for her tireless charity work
MARY Whoriskey’s charitable endeavours have been recognised with a Gala Retail Inspiration Award. The Whoriskey family has been lighting up Kerrykeel with their Christmas lights display for 17 years. Since the switch was first thrown the impressive illuminations have raised an incredible €94,000 for charities including Letterkenny Breast Care Unit, Friends of the Hospital, the Acquired Brain Injury Unit and the Irish […]
Costs Council €2.3 million to keep the lights on
IT costs Donegal County Council more than €2.3 million to keep the lights on across the county each year. There are more than 19,000 public lights across Donegal, seventy per cent of which (13,330) are LED lamps. The Council has commenced work on upgrading the public lighting infrastructure (columns/mini-pillars) with approximately ten per cent of […]