THE body of Private Seán Rooney has arrived back in Ireland following an overnight flight from Beirut. The 23-year-old’s family were waiting at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel to be reunited with his remains this morning. Pte Rooney, from Newtowncunningham, died while carrying out UN peacekeeping duties in al-Aqbieh in southern Lebanon. He was killed after being shot […]
Bus Éireann announces Christmas and New Year Timetables
BUS Éireann has announced its Christmas and New Year timetables and the company is advising customers to note changes to normal schedules and with demand expected to be high, to book in advance. Normal services will operate up to and including Friday, December 23. On Christmas Eve, services finish earlier than normal. City, Town, Commuter […]
Homeless to get meals thanks to Megan’s Christmas food appeal
A young Kincasslagh woman has expressed her delight at the response to her recent Christmas food appeal for the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin that will now see several hundred people getting meals thanks to the generosity of people in her locality. Megan Ward, 25, who works at the Randox Research and Product Development facility […]
Remains of Private Seán Rooney to be repatriated from Beirut
THE remains of Private Seán Rooney will be brought home today by the Irish Air Corps CASA aircraft. There will be a solemn UN ceremony held to honour Pte Rooney in Beirut Airport prior to his departure, following which he will be brought to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel. His remains will be reunited with his family […]
Caitlin’s heartbroken classmates treated to a special day out
THE heartbroken classmates of little Caitlin Strain, who passed away a few weeks ago, have been treated to a very special day out. Caitlin (9) lost her brave two-year battle with a brain tumour in November. The beautiful and vibrant youngster was a much-loved pupil of St Aengus’ National School in Bridgend, where she had […]
Donegal mother and daughter duo help judge Junior Eurovision Song contest
A Donegal mother and daughter braved the frost for a very special trip to Galway last weekend. Brí Carr and her daughter Caela were specially selected to sit on the Ireland judge’s panel for the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest but had to keep it secret until the live show last weekend. The event took […]
‘Quarry needs to be examined with fine tooth comb’
DEPUTY Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says he was astonished to learn that no forensic examination has been conducted of a quarry thought to be at the heart of the defective block scandal. The Sinn Féin TD was speaking following a meeting of the Joint Housing Committee. It was convened to discuss a recent audit of block makers in Donegal. Advertisement Nine sites were […]
Feedback wanted on major plan for Rathmullan
RATHMULLAN The Way Forward’ is seeking feedback following the recent submission of an application for Part 8 planning for the Rathmullan Regeneration Project. The plans, which are now available for viewing, sees the regeneration of the Abbey, Battery and Pier Hotel sites in Rathmullan. The plans detail the renewal, extension and repurposing of the Battery […]
Coffee drinking during lockdown sparks business idea for Donegal man
A LETTERKENNY teacher who has been living and working in Dubai for the past four years recently launched his own brand of coffee. The Hills Coffee, which already brings four coffees to the market, is delivered to hundreds of homes across all seven Emirates of the UAE each week. Conor Gibbons (30) from Hawthorn Heights […]
Exhibition showcases work of Ukrainians living in exile
A special auction of Ukrainian art will be held in An Grianán Theatre this Saturday, December 17 at 6pm. The auction will be opened by Irish Times journalist and writer, Michael Harding who will make a general reflection on art and the situation in Ukraine. The pieces selected for auction are part of the ‘Birds Flying […]