It’s November, so that means that the Christmas shopping is underway. Yes, I know it’s too early for some, but when you’ve got young kids, it’s wise to be organised in good time and also to spread the cost. The old adage that Santa likes to bring four things at Christmas can be helpful: Something […]
Suspended sentence for man who pleaded guilty to single punch assault
A CONVOY man was handed a two year suspended jail sentence after admitting throwing a punch at another man who had climbed into a car mistakenly believing it was a taxi after a night out. Kyle Leeper, with an address at Carrickbrack, was charged with a single count of assault causing harm when he appeared […]
Alzheimer Society of Ireland hosting event in Jackson’s Hotel
By Paul McElwee THE Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) Friends of ASI group will hold a special community event in the Drumboe Suite in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey on Tuesday, November 19. The organisers are hoping to increase understanding surrounding the condition, while encouraging services and residents in Donegal to create a dementia-inclusive society. Advertisement Around […]
Staff in St Bernadette’s School ditch the razors to raise some vital funds
By Dionne Meehan DEDICATED staff, students and parents from St Bernadette’s School in Letterkenny will be ditching the razors this November following the announcement of their latest fundraiser. The Movember campaign at St Bernadette’s School is not just about growing moustaches, though that’s part of the fun! Advertisement It’s about drawing attention to the importance […]
Letterkenny leisure provider has an ‘aura’ of success
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY business and Ireland’s largest leisure provider, the Aura Holohan Group, was celebrating this week after double success at the All-Ireland Safety Awards in the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney last Friday. The group, which operates in sport and leisure facility management, came home with two Category 1 awards; the Exceptional High […]
Elation as Riverine Project receives €16.7m funding windfall
By Paul McElwee THE Riverine Project, which will see the landscapes of Lifford and Strabane irrevocably transformed, can finally begin after Peace Plus funding to the tune of €16.7m was announced by the Special EU Programmes on Monday. The project is a joint venture between Donegal County Council, the lead partner, and Derry City and […]
12 Donegal water projects benefit from government investment
TWELVE Donegal water projects have received funding approval to the tune of €5.9 million under a new cycle of the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme after Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Darragh O’Brien announced an overall package of €47 million for 250 projects nationwide. The county received the fourth highest allocation in the overall […]
Donegal to Dublin flight to continue ‘well into the future’
THERE was relief in Donegal this week when it was announced that Emerald Airlines will continue to operate the government-funded Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between Donegal and Dublin airports for an additional year. The current contract, which was due to expire on February 25, 2025, has now been extended for an additional one-year period. The […]
Weather: Largely dry day with patches of mist
Today will be largely dry and cloudy with patchy drizzle and mist. The cloud may thin out at times allowing some limited brighter intervals to occur. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, although a few clearer breaks will occur too. There’ll be a few patches of mist and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, November 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Larry Gallagher, Longford and Ardara – Michael Aide, Moville and South Shields Advertisement – Danny McBrearty, Kilcar – Irene Griffin, Derry and Donegal – Denis Dolan, Moville – Sarah Anne Boyle, Creeslough Larry Gallagher, Longford and Ardara The death has occurred of Larry Gallagher, Aughaboy, Killoe, Longford and formerly of […]