A MAJOR fundraiser has been launched to send a 14-year-old boy to America to receive treatment on a ‘rare life threatening brain tumour’. Rocco McGinley (14) was diagnosed with an extremely rare life threatening brain tumour in October 2021. Last summer, he began to present with symptoms such as blurred vision, unsteady gait and loss […]
From engineering to ‘Pinky Pops’
WHEN Brid Nash went on a family holiday to Spain, she expected to come back a little tanned and relaxed but not with a business venture. The Milford mum-of-three was enjoying family time in the sun with her husband, Paul and their three children Flynn (12), Darcy (11) and five-year-old Riley in 2019 when […]
Embracing the January blues and pinks and yellows…
WHAT started out as an idea to brighten up her January has turned a Donegal woman into an internet sensation. Taryn de Vere decided on New Year’s Eve that every day in January she would dress in attire inspired by a household item. So far the Ramelton woman has donned colours matching a bottle of […]
Gardaí thank public as missing woman is found
A woman reported missing earlier today has been located. An appeal was launched this morning into the whereabouts of 25-year-old Edel McGirr from Ballybofey. Gardaí have confirmed that she has been found safe and well. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter,” said a spokesperson.
Appeal for help to find missing Ballybofey woman
Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr, who is missing from the Ballybofey area of Donegal since Sunday, January 9 2022. Edel is described as being 5’ 1” in height, of medium build, with greenish blue eyes and copper coloured hair. Edel was last seen in the […]
Concerns mounting over missing Ballybofey woman
CONCERNS are growing for the safety of a Ballybofey woman missing since yesterday. Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr. “Edel is described as being 5’ 1” in height, of medium build, with greenish blue eyes and copper coloured hair,” said a spokesperson. “Edel was last seen […]
Locals brave treacherous conditions to save Church
A local priest has thanked everyone who worked to repair the roof of St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Monday last. Fr John Joe Duffy said the generosity of the men who spent their day shoring up the storm-damaged roof was very much appreciated by the parishioners. The iconic structure, which was the fifth in a […]
Use of debt collectors by hospital resumes
THE use of debt collectors by Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to recoup outstanding patient fees suspended last year has resumed. A HSE spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News this week that LUH has engaged the services of a credit management company. The use of debt collectors to retrieve unpaid patient fees had been suspended for […]
‘Major challenge looms for the church’
A Donegal priest says a major challenge is looming for the Catholic church as the number of people turning to the priesthood continues to dwindle. Fr John Joe Duffy revealed that when he signed up for the National Seminary at Maynooth in 1995 there were close to 200 students. Today that figure stands at just […]
Date set for work on new school building
WORK on the new school building for Little Angels Special School will begin in two weeks. Boyle Construction is the main contractor. The construction company, which is based at the Letterkenny Business Park, is set to begin work on Monday January 24. The project will create a new 4,430 square metre single story special needs […]