THE construction of a €250,000 car park and access route is underway as part of the Leitir Corn Mill Conservation Project. It is the latest phase of ambitious plans to re-develop a working heritage mill. Construction on the car park should be completed this September allowing work to commence on rebuilding the mill-wheel and repairing […]
Father (80) writes memoir for his young children
A CARRIGART man who fathered two children at the age of 70 and 75 has documented his life travels in a new book dedicated to his three children. Barney Carr (80) has lived a fascinating life. He was born in Southwest Philadelphia in 1940. When he was 20, he went to sea on an oil […]
Jacqui Sharkey to release new single
DONEGAL singer Jacqui Sharkey is set to release her new single ‘The Light’ on July 23, her debut release with label Peer Music. ‘The Light’ is described as a “powerful melodic and emotional ballad that captures the turmoil of the world today and offers hope and inspiration”. The clever arrangements by John Reynolds feature well […]
The Duck Street Jam Band join great cause
AN unnanounced music session at Narin beach on Saturday last has allowed the installation of a special facility in the county move one step closer to reality. The Dolmen Centre is fundraising for a hoist and changing bench for the wheelchair accessible toilet at the beach. The electric hoist, costing €4,000, has been sponsored by […]
Public asked to take survey to help Rape Crisis Centre
DONEGAL’S Rape Crisis Centre is reviewing its services to ensure people affected by sexual abuse can access the best possible support. The Rape Crisis Centre in Letterkenny provides a free support and counselling service to both female and male survivors of rape and sexual violence across Donegal. The Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre […]
Donegal man recalls talk with murder suspect Ian Bailey
A RETIRED Donegal-based journalist who interviewed murder suspect Ian Bailey has recalled their 50-minute talk. Paddy Clancy was working for the Irish Sun newspaper in Dublin when he travelled to the west Cork home of Mr Bailey following his first arrest for questioning over the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. The French mother of […]
End of Early bus days in Ardara
WHEN the wheels on Earley’s bus came to a stop last month it marked the end of an era. After 51 years of driving school buses in Ardara, the husband and wife team of Johnny D and Greta Earley are officially out of the driver’s seat. It all started when Johnny D took over the […]
Former nursing home near Lifford on the market
A former nursing home on the outskirts of Lifford has been placed on the property market. Deeleside Nursing Home in Ballindrait once housed 27 residents across its 12 bedrooms. However it has been vacant for some time and according to estate agent Sherry Fitzgerald Rainey is in need of repair. They have the property listed […]
Emotional day as life saving Donegal amy drug approved
A LETTERKENNY family who have been campaigning for a life saving drug for Amyloidosis patients to be made available in Ireland after losing two relatives to the hereditary condition have said it was a bittersweet moment when they got the news that the HSE has given the treatment the green light. Sisters Evelyn Cunningham and […]
Fianna Fáil need time to regroup in opposition – McDaid
FIANNA Fáil will need at least five years in opposition if the party is to remain relevant on the national stage, Dr James McDaid has warned. The Letterkenny GP, who was a Fianna Fáil TD in Donegal for more than twenty years, said that the whole party needs to look at itself – TDs, councillors, […]