A DONEGAL-based natural bee-keeper is on a mission to provide suitable housing for honey bees across the country and is seeking help in compiling a map of bee colonies in the region.
Donegal’s Sudanese community to hold protest tomorrow
MEMBERS of Letterkenny’s Sudanese community will gather this weekend in protest at the actions of their government back home. There is growing unrest in the north east African country and dozens of people have lost their lives in recent days during anti-government demonstrations. The Sudanese government has put the death toll at 19 but Amnesty […]
Gaoth Dobhair sports clubs to share €50,000 funding
Gaoth Dobhair Golf Club and Chumann Peil Cheiltigh Ghaoth Dobhair benefit from more than €40,000 grant support
Tributes paid to the late Danny O’Donnell
MEMBERS of Termon GAA Club have spoken of their deep shock and sadness at the sudden passing of club chairman Danny O’Donnell. Mr O’Donnell passed away on Sunday. “The news of the death of our chairman Danny O’ has cast a heavy shadow over our community and our GAA Club,” said members. Advertisement “Over the […]
Information evening tonight after Forest Park tragedy
The public event takes place in the C.AK.E Centre, Killygordon, from 7.30pm to 9pm tonight.
Tearful scenes as tragic teacher Dawn is laid to rest
THERE were tearful scenes at St Crona’s Church in Dungloe this morning as popular schoolteacher Dawn Croke was laid to rest. Ms Croke died on Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle in a freak accident in the grounds of St Crona’s National School. It is understood the Rosses Community School teacher took the […]
Anger as ‘tree on the corner’ gets the chop
RESIDENTS of the Glebe in Letterkenny have reacted furiously after a beloved tree was chopped down without warning. The century-old chestnut tree was felled some time between Friday evening and Saturday last. It is not yet clear who was behind its removal. Donegal County Council has confirmed it has received complaints about the incident and […]
Nothing found in Milford search for missing doctor
The five-day operation at a site in the Milford Garda District concluded today on the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of the wife and mother.
Flu cases causing increased waiting times at hospital
THE EMERGENCY Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has again today warned the public to avoid A & E unless it is a real emergency as waiting times at the hospital soar. In a statement hospital officials said it is extremely busy today as they approach the weekend. “The hospital has seen a significant increase […]
Annual Foster Care church gate collection this weekend
THIS weekend sees the annual church gate collection in aid of Irish Foster Care in Donegal and an appeal has been made for volunteers to help out across the county.