Donegal County Councillor Nicholas Crossan has been elected President of the Association of Irish Local Government.
Geese stolen in unusual Letterkenny burglary
A number of geese were stolen during an unusual burglary in Letterkenny.
New documentary on disappearance of Mary Boyle
The programme by Belfast based Maverick Renegade productions has been filmed over four years and is now almost completed.
Ten more wellness cafés to be opened across Donegal
“The new cafés will allow people from the more rural areas of Donegal to have a space to support their well-being over a cup of tea, chat and a laugh.
Former Garda in Morris Tribunal awarded Scott Medal
He was among 15 serving and retired members of An Garda Síochána who were formally recognised for their bravery in rescuing a kidnapped businessman.
Top new talent at ‘Freaknight’
SOME of Ireland’s most popular up and coming artists will kick off the Halloween celebrations in Gweedore as they take to the stage for ‘FreakNight.’ As part of Fomhair Festival in Gweedore, Irish artists Kneecap, Welshy, John Gibbons and Big P will all perform live at ‘Freaknight’ on October 30 at the Big Top Donegal. […]
Letterkenny to rememeber double drowning tragedy
A MEMORIAL plaque is to be unveiled in Letterkenny marking 76 years since a couple tragically drowned. Annie Harold (29), from Oldtown, and Daniel Doherty (45), of Leglands, Drumkeen, lost their lives in an accidental drowning in a well near a laundry at Oldtown on October 7, 1945. The nearest living relatives of the couple, […]
Animal charity urgently seeking homes for rescued cats
A DONEGAL animal charity is urgently seeking new homes for one hundred cats and kittens currently in their care. This has been a record breaking year for rescued cats. ‘Kitten Season’ would usually be ending by now but this year Animals In Need Donegal is still getting calls about pregnant cats and abandoned kittens on […]
‘Recruitment problems for LUH posts to get worse’
RECRUITMENT of consultants in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is difficult in the best of times but, as a result of the proposed Sláintecare contract, it may become even worse. Mr Peter O’Rourke, retired consultant orthopaedic surgeon, believes the proposed contract will lead to further vacant consultant posts, more trainees emigrating on completion of training, longer […]
Tory social club changes hands
WHEN Owen Clarke met his partner Siobhán McClafferty in the Social Club on Tory little did he know the couple would go on to run the popular bar. This week the pair have taken over management from Daniel and Majella Cullen. The Club, which was built in 1975 by Willie Val Doohan and Patsy Dan […]