By Kate Heaney OWNERS of Donegal’s many bogs may see a lucrative income from their lands in the future, if a company founded by a Creeslough native becomes a major trader in carbon credits. Cathal Friel’s company European Green Transition plc (EGT) plans will also dovetail with the EU’s drive to re-wet bogs. Advertisement It […]
The new British Prime Minister’s love for Donegal
WHAT does the new British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party Sir Keir Starmer have in common with Donegal? Sir Starmer and his wife Victoria honeymooned in Donegal following their wedding in 2007. His love for Donegal seems to have continued, with the British Prime Minister spotted wearing a Donegal GAA top while playing […]
Elaine completes her 250th consecutive day of sea swimming
By Eoin McGarvey A well-known Rosses woman entered the water at the Boatstrand, Carrickfin on Sunday afternoon for the 250th consecutive day of sea swimming. Pharmacy manager Elaine Boyle O’Donnell, a Mullaghduff native but Ranafast resident, has been involved in sea water swimming for a few years now, having taken it up during the covid […]
Inspirational Sarah Doherty celebrates her 106th birthday
CELEBRATIONS took place in Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh on Saturday last when Sarah Doherty from Kinnelargey in Downings celebrated her 106th birthday. Sarah was joined for her birthday celebrations by her two daughters Nuala and Mary Josephine, family and friends, as well as the staff from Lake House Nursing Home to celebrate this momentous milestone. Advertisement […]
Letterkenny houses undergo defective concrete block testing
NINE houses in a Letterkenny estate are currently undergoing ‘rigorous block testing’ ahead of a proposed sale to Donegal County Council. The houses are situated in the Ballymacool area of the town, where last October residents received eviction notices from management company Twin Estates due to a planned sale of homes in the estate. Landlord, Phil Boyle […]
Senior clinician at Letterkenny hospital witnessed ‘subtle bullying’
A SENIOR clinician at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) told an internal meeting he had witnessed ‘subtle bullying” at the hospital. Consultant General Surgeon Mr Kenneth Oaikhinan, Associate Clinical Director of the Perioperative Directorate, made his comments at a meeting of the hospital executive board last July, the Medical Independent (Mindo), Ireland’s only investigative medical news website […]
Charity Car Show organised in memory of Leona Harper
A special car showwill take place in Letterkenny later this month in memory of Leona Harper. The 14-year-old school girl was one of the ten people who died in the Creeslough explosion on October 7, 2022. Taking place on Sunday, July 28 at Snugborough in Bonagee, the Etheral Charity Car Show aims to raise funds […]
Tribute: Andy McGovern – a man who lived a remarkable life, and was loved by so many
The death of Andy McGovern (81), Glencar Irish, Letterkenny took place last Thursday, July 4 peacefully in Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born in Ballymagovern, Co. Cavan on June 4, 1943 the youngest of eight children born to Patrick and Margaret McGovern. He first came to Letterkenny in 1962 to work […]
Power outage hits ESB customers in Gaoth Dobhair
Up to thirty ESB customers remain without power in the Gaoth Dobhair area this morning following a fault. The ESB say they hope to have power restored by later this morning. At one stage, 90 homes and businesses were without power after a fault was reported just before 8am.
Fascinating exhibition by former Donegal News photographer to open
by Louise Doyle FOR 44 years, former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty has been behind the lens bringing to life stories of happiness, tragedy and the very ordinary. An exhibition of the award-winning press photographer’s work previewing tonight in Donegal County Museum will be nostalgic for many people, allowing them to walk down memory lane of yesteryear in Donegal. Advertisement ‘Life […]