By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL councillor has criticised the Department of Transport’s decision to reduce speed limits on rural local roads from 80km/hr to 60km/hr, calling the move “arbitrary”. From this Friday onwards, default speed limits on rural local roads around the county and nationally will decrease and new speed limit signs will replace existing […]
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to host event
PEOPLE are being urged to attend an event in Donegal hosted by the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to learn more about their work. A meet-up is taking place at St Patrick’s Parish Centre, 18 Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, F94 R5RK, on Saturday, February 15 at 11am. The centre is located next to the […]
Whoriskey’s Christmas lights raise over €10,000 for Cancer Care West
GENEROUS Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey have raised more than €10,000 for Cancer Care West through their stunning Christmas lights display. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for 19 years, raising around €124,000 for numerous charities. Each year, the Whoriskey’s illuminate their home with hundreds of Santas, snowmen […]
Donegal Youth Service receives LGBTQ+ inclusion award
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 […]