THERE will be a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers today. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Winds will be strong at times near the north coast. Advertisement Tonight will become largely dry as showers die out with clear spells at first. Cloud will increase overnight. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. […]
Fire crews praised for quick response to Moville fire
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By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL councillor has praised emergency services for their quick response after a fire broke out at the old Gullaghduff Mill in Moville. Thankfully there were no injuries as a result of the blaze which broke out late on Friday afternoon. Advertisement Local councillor Martin Farren said it took almost seven hours for […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, December 16
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle The death has occurred of Elizabeth Hannon, Balleighan East, Greencastle. Advertisement Ms Hannon passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, December 13. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Catherine (Declan) and Seamus, devoted Granny of Dáithí, Cahir, Charlie and […]
Creating happy memories at Christmas time is more important than any gift
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By Louise Flanagan Every so often, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page receives a message that resonates with hundreds of readers. Recently, one such message came in: “I hope this doesn’t come across as preachy, but as an older page member, I wanted to reassure younger parents who might be feeling under pressure this Christmas. Advertisement “My […]
Letterkenny prepares to host another Christmas Carol Trail
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THE heart of Letterkenny will embrace the festive spirit as it hosts its annual Christmas Carol Trail on Friday, December 20. This cherished event, now in its 11th year, is organised collaboratively by the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter, and Letterkenny Community Development Project along with the respective churches. It brings together the […]
National Inpatient Experience at LUH draws mixed findings
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by Louise Doyle SEVENTY-nine per cent of people admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital said they had a ‘good’ to a ‘very good’ experience, but waiting times for admission needed improvement. That’s according to the findings of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024, published this week by Saolta. Advertisement Fifty-two questions, covering experiences from admission through to discharge, to […]
Bernie McTeague celebrates her 90th birthday
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There were celebrations in the McTeague home at Glencar, Letterkenny recently to mark Bernie McTeague’s 90th birthday and the 64th wedding anniversary of Bernie and her husband Dan. The popular couple were joined by family members and close friends as family friend Monsignor Kevin Gillespie celebrated Mass for the occasion. Pictured with Bernie and Dan […]
Special feature: A lorry load of memories
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A query about an old photograph that’s to be used in a new calendar for 2025 has prompted special memories
‘19 Days’ marks Ivan’s venture into fiction
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Letterkenny’s Ivan Fuery has a new offering to the literary world
The life of a Portnoo stills photographer
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It’s early December and Mark is currently working as a stills photographer on Obituary, which is being filmed in Ballyshannon.