End of an era as leading Donegal businessman announces plans to retire


CORMAC Meehan, owner of Meehan Travel Worldchoice and Sean Meehan Chartered Valuation Surveyors, Bundoran, has announced that he will retire at the end of August. His retirement will see the closure of these businesses after 75 years of successful trading and service to the public in the north west. Cormac has been at the helm […]

Cap on childcare, welcome news for struggling families


A new cap on childcare fees has been announced by Children’s Minister Norma Foley. This cap will apply to parents who are currently paying the highest fees. This will result in parents paying a maximum of €295 per week. However, along with the National Childcare Fee Subsidy, parents will be paying closer to €197 per […]

Loved by so many: Funeral takes place of Susan Hamilton


By Dionne Meehan THE funeral has taken place of Susan Hamilton, the Manorcunningham woman who has been remembered for her kind and tender heart. Ms Hamilton (74),  tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van  at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement A native of Inch Island, her requiem […]

The hills are alive with the sound of Escorts


Motoring memories rekindled as RS1800 returns to Donegal By Brian McDaid IF you flick through the entry list for the ‘Donegal’ in two weeks’ time you will still see one car that outnumbers any other. Forty-five years after it went out of production it will be the Mk2 Ford Escort that will be still bouncing […]

Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Inch Island today 


By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Inch Island later this morning. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny […]

Weather: Dry and bright today with sunny spells 


MANY areas will be dry and bright at first today, with sunny spells and scattered showers. Increasingly cloudy this afternoon with showers becoming more widespread, and some turning heavy. Highest temperatures of 12 to 17 degrees, in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of […]

Rosses Men’s Shed return restored historic currach


By Róise Collins MEMBERS of the Rosses Men’s Shed have returned a historic currach to Ionad Teampaill Chróine in Dungloe following a full restoration. The currach was originally donated to the community by Dr Declan Bonar when he retired from his GP practice in the town several years ago. Since then, it has hung proudly […]

Gardaí warn local businesses of ‘small change’ scam


GARDAÍ have warned local businesses about a ‘quick change’ scam after a premises in Ballybofey was recently targeted. A ‘quick change’ scam is a deceptive tactic where a customer attempts to get more money than they are owed by confusing a cashier into giving them incorrect change. It often involves paying for a small item […]