A SCHOOL uniform company has claimed that pupils cite uncomfortable uniforms as reasons for wanting to stay off school. The firm reported that as many as a quarter of children’s willingness to get ready for class because of a uniform issue. They say that although “affordability” is a key focus, new research reveals the “negative […]
HSE says use playtime to get kids ready for school
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EDUCATION experts have recommended that parents make fun playtime routines about getting ready for school. With new pupils set to start Junior Infants for the first time and anxious Senior Infants children returning to school after a long summer, some need held, according to the HSE. Its mychild.ie portal has issued advice to help parents […]
Concern at dogs off leads in Donegal beauty spots
CONCERNS have been raised over dogs not being kept on leads in Donegal as it has been claimed that loose dogs are driving sheep over cliffs. Independent Cllr Michael McClafferty says dogs off the lead have been causing issues in Donegal’s beauty spots including Horn Head and Dunfanaghy. “They’re chasing sheep at will up at the look […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Eilisha Devlin delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. August 21, 1976 Farmers stress need for cross-border co-operation The need for cross-border co-operation between farmers in the Republic and their counterparts in the Six Counties was stressed at the recent meeting of the Letterkenny branch of the Irish Farmers […]
Intrepid explorers enjoy Blue Beyond Borders week Killybegs
OVER the past week a team of intrepid explorers has been learning all about local biodiversity and the environment across Killybegs. Almost 20 young people have been out and about on the Blue Beyond Borders environmental programme. They have completed forest walks, learned about the effects of coastal erosion first hand and found out more […]
Jennifer to lead Alzheimer’s Walk in memory of her grandmother
DONEGAL will again proudly host an Alzheimer’s Memory Walk as part of nationwide celebrations taking place on Sunday, September 20, ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21. The Donegal event will take place at Dromboe Woods in Ballybofey, with walkers gathering at Jackson’s Hotel car park at 11.30am to begin a scenic 1–5km route […]
Review: Music that’s food for the soul
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Luka Bloom at McGrory’s, Culdaff – August Bank Holiday weekend My name is Frankie, and I am 57. Luka Bloom — also known as Barry Moore — is 71. On the night, Luka appeared, as if by magic, at precisely 9pm, greeted the crowd warmly and moved straight into the beautiful instrumental ‘Beloved’ from his […]
‘A full circle moment’ at An Chúirt Hotel
This week’s Wedding of the Week couple is Noel and Kelly Sharkey, who celebrated their wedding in An Chúirt Hotel. A VERY special wedding day was recently celebrated at An Chúirt Hotel in Gaoth Dobhair when two former employees got married. Noel and Kelly Sharkey got married on April 24 last with lots of sunshine, […]
Delight as Letterkenny students pass Leaving Cert with flying colours
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THERE were joyful scenes in Letterkenny secondary schools today as students received their much-anticipated Leaving Cert results. Over 2,500 students received their results across Donegal after sitting their exams in June, with 253 students completing the Leaving Cert Applied programme. The results were released through an online portal at 10am and many students came into school to open […]
Man released without charge after drugs seizure arrest
A MAN who was arrested after a drugs seizure in Letterkenny has been released without charge. Earlier this week, the Donegal News reported that an estimated €14,000 worth of suspected cannabis was seized in the Cullion Road area. Gardaí searched two residential properties during a multi-agency operation which included the Garda Armed Support Unit. Advertisement A […]