By Dionne Meehan TWO cousins from Ramelton are preparing to partake in a sky dive in aid of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland on July 20. Wanting to raise funds ahead of their thrilling experience, Ciara and Chantelle Murray have organised a fundraising Night at the Races in Lennon Lodge, Ramelton this Saturday, June 15. Advertisement […]
Special award for Lourdes volunteer, Paschal Blake
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A LETTERKENNY man who has served the pilgrims of Lourdes for more than 30 years has been awarded the Medal of the Hospitality of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Paschal Blake, a former nurse, travels to the shrine every year and uses his nursing skills to care for pilgrims that are in need of his services. […]
Gaoth Dobhair boutique awarded for outstanding customer service
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A small independent boutique has won the Highland Radio customer service award for Outstanding Business in Ladies Retail 2024. Buitic Eilish opened in August 2021 in Bunbeg, Gaoth Dobhair and is going from strength to strength. This quirky boutique promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. It is wheelchair friendly and has a childrens’ sensory corner for […]
Man who didn’t realise he was banned from driving is put off the road again
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A MAN has been warned that he faces a custodial sentence if he is caught driving again while disqualified. Davit Bitadze (48), 3 Cnoc Ard is charged with having no driving licence and no insurance on February 23 last. The court heard how Bitadze had been stopped by gardaí at Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan. Advertisement He was asked for his […]
Donegal farmers urged to attend quad safety event
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The Irish Farmers’ Association will host the online webinar.
Accessible bus service improvements welcomed
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NEWLY re-elected Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh recently welcomed confirmation from the manager of Bus Éireann that Route 64 bus services from Letterkenny to Galway Bus stations will be wheelchair accessible from June 23. The wheelchair accessible route will include Ballyshannon and Sligo Bus Stations. Cllr Kavanagh had raised the issue at a meeting in […]
Donegal Minister distressed by horse mistreatment
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Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, has described images of horses being mistreated in the RTÉ Investigates as “distressing and abhorrent”
Nic Mheanman to give women and youth a voice
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The Sinn Féin councillor (25) was elected in Lifford-Stranorlar LE
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located
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By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY teenager Theo Devaney has been located safe and well. The 15 year old went missing from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on June 11. Advertisement A spokesperson from Theo’s family announced the good news on social media this evening. “Theo has been found safe. “Thank you to each and every one of you that […]
Emotion amid the drama – Donal ‘Mandy’ savours election triumph
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By Paddy Walsh On Saturday as the tally figures projected positive news for Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, he was absent for a period from the count centre at the Aura Leisure Complex. Away from the noise and bustle and instead standing in the quiet of Conwal graveyard where his brother, Manus, is laid to rest. Advertisement […]