September, 4, 1976 Heroic Rosses doctor who gave his life for his patients In the early 1880’s a young medical doctor came to the Rosses to serve the people of that area and those on Arranmore. Advertisement In the years that were to follow, this young man was to earn a name that will always […]
‘I thought if my time ever comes I’ll write the bloody book!’
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By Lauren Wall TONY Gallinagh has a charm and a love of life that endears him to so many. At 93 years of age, he’s showing little sign of taking things a little easier. Advertisement He’s just had his second book published. And only recently, he hosted a special event at his garden centre in […]
Understanding wealth management: What it really means
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Financial jargon can be bewildering. Wealth management, asset management, investment management and financial planning are often used as if they mean the same thing, but each covers different ground and knowing the difference matters when deciding what kind of support — and what kind of adviser — is right for you. Wealth management is best […]
First public art exhibition at Dungloe’s Arcade
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By Eoin McGarvey A new chapter in the local Rosses arts scene was unveiled in the Arcade, Dungloe on Saturday evening past where the first public art exhibition was opened. Loch an Iúir native and Toronto-based artist Sinéad Ní Bhaoill unveiled her exhibition ‘Idir Charraig agus Áit Bhog’ following a month-long residency at the Arcade […]
Kicking the can down the road doesn’t solve the problem
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By Sabrina Sweeney There was understandable relief last week when the Government confirmed planned fuel excise increases would not go ahead in September and October. At some Donegal forecourts, diesel is edging towards €2, while national averages are €1.92 for diesel and €1.84 for petrol. Advertisement The reasoning behind the postponement made sense. With fuel […]
Poet Denise to judge Ballyshannon festival
By Mark McGoldrick RENOWNED poet, author and creative writing tutor Denise Blake has been announced as the judge of this year’s Allingham Poetry Competition. Literary enthusiasts across Fermanagh and the North West are looking forward to the return of the Allingham Festival, which takes place in Ballyshannon from November 4 to 8. Advertisement Denise Blake […]
Almost 1,600 children waiting on early years places in Donegal
THERE are 1,588 children on waiting lists for early years in Donegal, according to latest Pobal figures (2024/25). Childcare is costing Donegal families an average of €819.92 per month for one child in full-time care. The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said the government must intervene urgently to provide early years education and care to […]
Grogan’s goal enough to give Athlone the points at Finn Park
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Finn Harps . . . . 0 Athlone Town . . . 1 On a night when Cork City were crowned First Division champions, Finn Harps lost again as Athlone took the points at Finn Park. Advertisement Peter Grogan scored seven minutes into the second half to clinch the win for Athlone who stay well […]
Donegal entrepreneur develops platform to support single parents
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DONEGAL entrepreneur and DkIT Master’s student Niamh Murphy is turning her personal experience into a business with a social purpose of supporting single-parent families after spending the summer developing One Parent Matters through the national Student Inc programme. Niamh, from Bundoran, recently completed her MBS in Responsible Entrepreneurship at the Dundalk Institute of Technology. She […]
‘It could be you?’ – I’m not so sure…
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Channel Hopper TV Column by Paul Bradley An Irish Atlantic Rainforest RTÉ1, Sunday, 6.30pm Advertisement Hamza: African Birds Of Prey BBC1, Sunday, 7pm Vigil BBC1, Sunday, 9pm The Terror: Devil In Silver Sky Atlantic, Thursday, 9pm “Inspirational” is a gnarlier concept than you might think: what works for one person (you […]