A MAN living in a council house in Newtowncunningham has pleaded with Donegal County Council to carry out repairs on his home after he was told the issues “aren’t priority”. After spending six years on the housing list, the man, who did not wish to be named, moved into a house in the Colehill area of the village […]
Donegal man found dead in police cell in Portugal named locally
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THE Donegal man who was found dead in a cell in Portugal has been named locally as Ryan Chan. The 29-year-old from Letterkenny was arrested in Albufeira, on the Algarve, on Tuesday evening and taken into police custody where he was kept overnight. He had been detained following an alleged attack on his partner. Advertisement […]
Donegal man nominated for Apprentice of the Year 2024
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DONEGAL man Gary Harron has been nominated for the 2024 Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year Awards’ 2024. Gary, who is representing Abbott Diabetes Care Donegal, is among 39 nominees whose attributes have shone through their work and learning. The 39 hopefuls, hailing from counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo, will face an independent […]
Call made for viewing area over Gartan Lake
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by Kate Heaney COUNCILLOR Donal Mandy Kelly has called on the council executive to explore the possibility of creating a viewing area in the wooded area that has recently been cut in Churchill woods just outside Churchill Village. He said there was a “massive opportunity” to put a pull in, set down/viewing area looking over […]
Weather: Chilly start with some misty patches
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THIS morning will be quite chilly with some mist patches clearing away. Some early sunshine will quickly turn hazy as cloud moved in from the west this afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle following. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of […]
Donegal primary school pupils to picture a more inclusive society through art
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Minister of State with responsibility for disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D. this week launched the annual Someone Like Me primary schools’ art competition, inviting Donegal primary schools to take part. Now in its ninth year, the competition, which is organised and funded by the National Disability Authority, enables Ireland’s young people to learn about inclusivity and […]
Charlie McConalogue and Pat the Cope Gallagher to contest general election for Fianna Fáil
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Minister Charlie McConalogue and former Leas Ceann Comhairle and TD Pat the Cope Gallagher have been selected to contest the next general election for Fianna Fáil in Donegal. This comes after the Fianna Fáil selection convention, to choose the candidates to contest the next General Election, took place yesterday evening in the Clanree Hotel. Councillor […]
IN PICTURES: St Eunan’s College reunion
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ST Eunan’s College was the venue on Friday last as the class of 1966- 71 finally got to hold their reunion, which was postponed due to Covid-19. Eunan Gallagher (Carrigart) led the team of Eamon Mc Nulty, John Boylan and Denis Mc Caffrey as they gathered past pupils from afar: Paddy Hegarty (San Francisco), Seamus Diver (New […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, September 12
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties – Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore Advertisement – John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny – John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal – Bridget Cassidy (née Gormley), 5 Evish Grove, Strabane – Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely – Susan […]
Local musician speaks out after winning case against Michael English Band
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By Evelyn Cullen IN a landmark case which is being hailed as “the most seismic change for professional musicians in living memory”, Donegal musician Matt McGranaghan has won a dispute against his former employer over his employment status. Matt McGranaghan, a former fiddle player for top country music star Michael English, was awarded almost, €44,000 for unfair dismissal […]