DONEGAL Youth Service in Letterkenny has been bestowed a major award for inclusion. The group was awarded the ‘Belong to LBGTQ+ Youth Ireland’s Rainbow Award at a ceremony at The Clarence Hotel in Dublin on Wednesday last. The youth service was recognised for its work as part of the Rainbow Award initiative which is dedicated […]
Consistency is important when navigating back to school blues for little learners
We are flying through the academic year and, for some little learners, it’s all getting a bit tedious! The reality of going to school day in, day out is wearing thin for some, and it can be a real struggle for parents to deal with. One such parent recently messaged Letterkenny Babies Facebook page: “My […]
Weather: Sunny spells forecasted for Donegal today
Today will start out wet in many areas. It will though be an improving picture as the last of the overnight rain pushes off into the Irish sea and sunny skies develop as of late morning. Later in the evening, the odd spot of drizzle will show up along Atlantic coasts. Advertisement Highest temperatures of […]
“Child sex abuse was a difficult time”
by Róise Collins Fr Michael Herrity retires from priesthood after a devoted 56 years RETIRING Parish Priest Michael Herrity has recalled the highs and lows of his pastoral life, recalling both the deep hurt and shock when child sex abuse came to light and his joy in serving so many parishioners. Advertisement Fr Herrity was ordained in […]
Shaun Duffy: Fresh appeal for information about unsolved murder
A FRESH appeal has been made for information on the 20th anniversary of the murder of a Donegal man. Shaun Duffy (36), late of Meenacross, was attacked and fatally wounded in his home in the early hours of Saturday, January 29, 2005. His body was discovered in his home shortly before 2.30pm that afternoon. He had been […]
Falcarragh business fears in wake of Storm Éowyn
by Dionne Meehan A COMMUNITY-based business in Falcarragh is calling on the government to provide support after their business was severely damaged during Storm Éowyn. Operating since 2004, Cill Ulta is home to nine production polytunnels, an apiary, and multiple fields, making it a prime growing space for seasonal vegetables. The business currently supplies sustainably […]
40 years later for “snow baby” – Happy Birthday Pauline
BURTONPORT woman Pauline Moulds (nee Sweeney) celebrated her 40th birthday at the weekend with family at a function in Caisleáin Óir, Annagry, four decades after her dramatic birth hit the headlines. The mother of three was joined by her husband Jonathan, sons Thomas and Jack, daughter Amelia, her parents Robert and Maisie, siblings, in-laws, nieces and […]
“She fell in love with Donegal” – Omagh Bomb victim
by Alan Rodgers THE sister of a young Spanish woman killed in the Omagh bomb atrocity has spoken about the devastating impact her death has had on their family. Rocio Abad Ramos, known as ‘Peke’ – meaning ‘Little One’ – was just 23-years-old when she was killed in the 1998 attack. A talented athlete, she […]
Speed limits to be slashed in Finn Valley
by Chris Ashmore A SIGNIFICANT reduction in speed limits in towns and villages throughout the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Council area is on the cards. In particular, many roads will see their maximum speed limit slashed from 50kph to 30kph. Advertisement It’s all part of seeping reforms in a bid to make our roads safer. Maximum […]
Exhibition celebrates the lives of Donegal women
by Evelyn Cullen TODAY, Donegal women are among the most educated and independent women in the world, enjoying freedoms and status equal to men. In December, a Donegal County Council Gender Pay Gap Report showed that women on average occupy higher paid roles than men in the council. But it wasn’t always this way. Advertisement […]