Man who ‘clamped’ speed van says he did it for a laugh


A Donegal man who ‘clamped’ a GoSafe van says he did it to give people a laugh during lockdown. The clip, which has been viewed thousands of times since being uploaded to social media, shows Mark McGrath approach the speed monitoring vehicle and place what looks like a clamping device on its front driver side […]

Short film features day in life of Letterkenny artist


A DAY in the life of Letterkenny ceramic artist and painter Christy Keeney will be premiered on eaf.ie on Friday next, July 10. The short film Christy Keeney – A Space in Time, made by his nephew Charlie Joe Doherty, follows Keeney’s day, as he constructs his ceramic sculptures and contemplates the fundamental meaning for […]

The most testing of times for team of ninety at LUH


“IT was like going to war. We were all scared but we had to stand up and meet the Covid-19 pandemic head on.” The words of Jacqui Clarke, Pathology Laboratory Manager, Letterkenny University Hospital, strike a chord. A native of Newtowncunningham, Ms Clarke took time out from her busy schedule this week to acknowledge the […]

‘There’re more important things in life than money’


TEAC Campbell guest house in Gaoth Dobhair will not be opening again this year due to Covid-19. In business since 1986, it can accommodate forty guests and is open all year round. It’s another big blow to the area after the four star An Chúirt, Gweedore Court Hotel and Earagail Health Club, confirmed last week […]

Ireland’s incidence amongst the lowest in Europe


The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 2 people with Covid-19 have died. There has now been a total of 1,740 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Thursday 2nd July, the HPSC has been notified of 9 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of […]

Double celebration for ‘lady in red’ 99-year old Polly


ONE of Liverpool’s oldest supporters is already looking forward to Juergen Klopp’s side regaining their Premier League title next year. Polly Devenney, Moneygreggan, Newtowncunningham, celebrated her 99th birthday on Monday just a few days after the club’s 30 year wait for the league crown finally came to an end. “I suppose I’ve waited this long […]