FOR almost 20 years, foster carers Anne and Charlie Callaghan have been welcoming children who are in care and need a new place to live into their home. When it’s time for them to go, they leave as friends, some having stayed a few days, others a few months. There are even those who never left […]
Falcarragh couple raise funds by donating hair in memory of son
By Sean Hillen LUKE Mangan dreamed of becoming a father and when his Falcarragh-born wife, Edel became pregnant, he was overjoyed. Then tragedy struck. Advertisement After an emergency C-section 34 weeks into her pregnancy, their baby boy, Alexander (Xander), who had been placed on a life-support ventilator, breathed his last and slipped softly away after […]
The Third Degree: Helping teachers and principals through the challenges of education
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In this week’s Third Degree Column, Paul Bradley speaks with Kieran McTaggart about his role as Director at Donegal Education Support Centre. Hi Kieran, could you tell us a little bit about yourself please? I’m from Glencar Irish, Letterkenny, from a family of six children. I went to Scoil Cholmcille (then known as the ‘Boys […]
The Way We Were
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Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. November 15, 1975 WATER PROBLEMS CALL HALT TO DEVELOPMENT OF LETTERKENNY Advertisement THE further development of Letterkenny has been ground to a halt by the Planning Office of Donegal County Council. Planning permission is being refused for all further building […]
Letterkenny woman marks 20 years of combating loneliness at Christmas
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THIS Christmas marks 20 years since kind-hearted Letterkenny woman Kathy O’Connor began her mission to combat isolation amongst those living alone during the festive season. Over the past two decades, Kathy and her many volunteers have brought hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals together on the most wonderful day of the year to share a […]
A day of memories and sporting connections in Ramelton
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By Paddy Walsh A historic house in Ramelton has, in its time, accommodated two former captains of the world renowned All Blacks rugby team. For a short period of five years, Dave Gallaher lived with his family in their home at Market Cross before they departed for a new life in New Zealand in 1878 […]
Christmas comes early for local hero Declan Meehan
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By Brian McDaid ON Saturday afternoon last, a very special guest was invited to take part in a testing session in an iconic M3 BMW. Earlier this year well known rally navigator, Letterkenny’s Rory Kennedy was in his car, with the radio on, and he was taken by an interview on RTÉ radio where a […]
Errigal College bids farewell to retiring teaching staff
ERRIGAL College, Letterkenny, recently marked the retirement of three highly respected members of its teaching staff, Hugo Dorrian, Geraldine McDonald, and Pascale Gallanagh, whose combined service amounts to 63 years within Errigal College. The school community gathered recently at The Church, Rockhill House, to recognise their contribution to education and the significant legacy each leaves […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. November 8, 1975 75 PER CENT OF STAFF LAID OFF AFTER WORKERS JOINED UNION Advertisement AT A PUBLIC MEETING in Glenties called by the Irish Transport and General Workers Union, the Secretary of the Donegal District Branch, Mr George Hunter […]
How a daily dip has changed the lives of swimming friends
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FOUR years ago, Sally Rodgers would never have imagined starting her mornings in the freezing Atlantic. Today, she can’t imagine life without it. On Sunday, Sally joined the group of swimmers at the Boatstrand in Carrickfinn for a special celebratory dip. Between about 25 of them, the group has braved the chilly Atlantic every single […]