THE sister of a murdered schoolgirl who went missing almost 30 years ago after attending a disco in Donegal is appealing for a public inquiry into the handling of the case by police. Arlene Arkinson, a Tyrone schoolgirl, was 15 years old when she disappeared after going to a disco in Bundoran with her friend Donna […]
Monsignor Kevin receives a Céad Míle Fáilte in Gaoth Dobhair
By Tommy Curran MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie received a warm welcome when he returned home to Gaoth Dobhair last Saturday to celebrate his Silver Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. There was a very large turnout for this joyous occasion with family members traveling from as far as the United States, Scotland and other parts […]
A special night for Maisie at Lifford Greyhound Stadium
LIFFORD Greyhound Stadium played host to a special night of racing on Sunday with the biggest crowd of the year in attendance for the Maisie Simpson gala fundraising event. Castlefinn teenager Maisie has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and is attending Crumlin Hospital in Dublin for chemotherapy treatment. The local community has really rallied around her, […]
Paddy Cullivan makes a highly anticipated return to The Balor
Comedian, writer, entertainer and musician Paddy Cullivan makes a highly anticipated return to The Balor, Ballybofey next week with his brand new show ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Ireland’. A firm favourite of Balor audiences thanks to fascinating and entertaining shows such as ‘The Murder of Michael Collins’ and ‘The Murder of Wolfe Tone’, Paddy […]
End of an era for Letterkenny family business
by Louise Doyle IT was the end of an era on Tuesday for one established Letterkenny business which has changed ownership after more than a decade. Owner of Kelly’s Centra and Kelly’s Diner, Martin Kelly revealed he made the difficult decision to move on in a bid to focus on his family after 13 years serving the […]
Donegal has among highest number of leased car parking spaces
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL has among the highest number of leased stand alone car parking spaces in the country owned or rented by the Office of Public Works (OPW). There are a total of 92 car leased standalone car park facilities in Letterkenny comprising 80 spaces at Letterkenny Government Office car park at the Department of Social […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Rain or sun, let’s make the most of this summer
By Louise Flanagan The summer holidays are trundling on and the weather is still so hit and miss that cabin fever is setting in fast for lots of us. I’m a teacher, so I know that I’m not well placed to complain about the hassle of organising childminding when the schools are closed, but I […]
Letterkenny man graduates from University of Ulster
Pictured on his recent graduation is Caolán McGroarty, Letterkenny. A son of Gerry and Michelle McGroarty, Caolán graduated from University of Ulster Coleraine with a First Class Honours Degree as Master of Pharmacy. If you have a graduation photograph you would like included in the Donegal News, please email to editor@donegalnews.com
50 years on – FAI Cup winning captain Jim Sheridan recalls a special time
By Paddy Walsh Just 18,838 days after Finn Harps claimed the FAI Cup, the team’s captain, Jim Sheridan, was honoured with a special reception in Letterkenny to mark his involvement on that historic occasion. The Rathmullan native was the subject of numerous tributes on a memorable night organised by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group – […]
ATU Students’ Union team raise more than €5,000 for charities
THE students’ union team of Atlantic Technology University Donegal has raised more than €5,000 for two charities – the highest to date series of fundraisers. Outgoing President of ATU Donegal, Barry Breslin has praised the team for all their hard work and achievements as the academic year of 2023/2024 has come to a close. Every year the Students’ […]