THERE is much sadness in Donegal this morning at the passing of Máire Rua Gallagher. One of Donegal’s most famous women, Máire Rua became a celebrity in her own right for her adoration of singer Daniel O’Donnell. She spent many years as a bus conductress in Glasgow and was a life long supporter of Glasgow […]
Do we call it the Poisoned Glen or the Poison Glen?
ONE of the most famous landmarks in Donegal is the old church ruins in the ‘Poisoned Glen’, or are they sitting in the middle of the ‘Poison Glen’? Referred to as the ‘Poisoned Glen’ in an official tourism brochure promoting the county, the stunning area at the foot of Errigal in Dunlewey is also called […]
King’s Cross is latest major contract for Donegal man
A DONEGAL company has secured a multi-million pound contract to renew platforms as well as track, signalling and overhead line equipment at London’s King’s Cross Station. Pod-Trak, who specialise in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure, was founded by Paul O’Donnell in 2007. It’s a company that saw an opportunity, grasped it and has […]
Live stream to be highlight of Letterkenny Trad Week
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh has visited all four corners of the globe over the past thirty-five years with Irish folk music band Altan. At times, holidays back in West Donegal were less frequent than she would have liked due to a busy touring calendar. However, since the outbreak of the pandemic last March Mairéad has spent […]
Finds her calling through reiki for dogs
A RAPHOE-based dog groomer says she has found her calling providing an alternative therapy, reiki, to her four-legged clients. Olive McCrabb has always had a way with animals but it was not until she rehomed rescue dog Simone and tried reiki on the struggling animal that she realised her true potential. Reiki practitioners use a […]
LUH staff off due to Covid-19 tops 180 for first time
THE number of staff at Letterkenny University Hospital who are now off work or self-isolating as a result of a Covid-19 infection outbreak had risen to 182 yesterday, up from record highs of 170 last week. Those affected include staff who tested positive for Covid-19 through workplace and community transmission, symptomatic staff, staff who are […]
Body of German shepherd dog found dumped in drain
THE body of a German Shephard dog has been found wrapped in a shower curtain and dumped in a drain in Donegal. The ISPCA recently received a call from a member of the public about a deceased German shepherd dog near Ballinahone, Burnfoot, earlier this week. Senior Inspector Kevin McGinley responded and was confronted by […]
Woman sustained head injuries in Letterkenny assault
A man in his 30s was arrested and detained following the incident.
Minister McConalogue designates five more Irish ports
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., today announced that he has decided to designate five additional Irish ports for UK registered Northern Ireland vessel landings for both IUU and NEAFC purposes. Advertisement The five new ports designated are Greencastle, Rathmullen and Burtonport in Donegal, Ros a Mhíl and Howth. […]
World’s ‘cuddliest’ sheep find great home near Fintown
HIKERS around Lough Finn, near Fintown, have been stopped in their tracks in recent times by a breed of sheep that looks more like an adorable stuffed animal! The Valais blacknose sheep, otherwise known as the Walliser Schwarznasenschaf, have been turning heads on Farm Achla. Dubbed the “world’s cuddliest sheep” they can be found grazing […]