Bernie Alcorn is pictured presenting Paddy Rooney, Chairperson of the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, with a donation of €580. The money was donated in lieu of flowers at the funeral of her late brother, Pat McLoone, McMahon Villas, Letterkenny, who passed away last month. The family’s kind donation is a fitting tribute to Pat […]
Deep sadness following death of much loved Éamonn Doohan
THE death of Éamonn Doohan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork which took place at his home on Friday, February 13 at the age of 52 years has cast a deep shadow of sorrow over his loving family, and over the wider community where he was so well liked and so highly thought of. A son of Tom Rua […]
Fond memories of Eddie’s Arcade
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A photograph carried in a recent Monday edition of the Donegal News featuring a newly opened take-away on Upper Main Street in Letterkenny has prompted quite the reaction. In his caption, our photographer Brian McDaid reminded readers of the old ‘Eddie’s Arcade’, a popular cafe in the town back in the 1970s and ‘80s. It […]
SNA proposals: Pausing the review is a chance to find a system that works for everyone
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SCHOOLS in Donegal have been juggling familiar pressure points in recent years: school transport disruption, accommodation problems, and the strain that comes with running timetables when staffing is tight. Demand for special education provision has also grown, along with the supports that must come with it. Against that backdrop, the row around Special Needs Assistant […]
Cór Ailigh to mark 25th anniversary with Seachtain na Gaeilge concert
CÓR Ailigh, the acclaimed cór gaelach based at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, is marking its 25th anniversary with a special celebratory concert as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. The event takes place on Friday, March 6, at 8pm in the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) Letterkenny. This promises to be an enjoyable and moving evening, reflecting on […]
€1 million allocated to four Donegal projects under Shared Island Coast-to-Coast Scheme
FOUR Donegal projects have been allocated a total of €1,035,562 under the Shared Island Coast-to-Coast Capital Investment Scheme. The four local projects are Oakfield Park, Raphoe, €294,611; Wild Ireland, Burnfoot, €269,000; Dunfanaghy Workhouse, €239,040 and Inishowen Maritime Museum, Greencastle, €232,911. Pat the Cope Gallagher TD has warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, […]
‘It’s a breeding ground for scammers’
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SELLING a second-hand car is never straight forward, from being hounded by hagglers to the countless fruitless phone calls. But it has now grown even more challenging, particularly for sellers using online marketplaces which have unfortunately turned into a breeding ground for scammers. Last week, I decided to sell my car with the help (and […]
‘A moment of real hope’ – Vertiv jobs announcement
A DONEGAL councillor has described the announcement by Vertiv that the company will create 200 new jobs across the North West as “a moment of real hope” for Donegal. Importantly, 40 per cent of the jobs announced will be based in Donegal, with Burnfoot set to benefit directly from the expansion of Vertiv’s electrical switchgear […]
Man with COPD frustrated by ongoing mould problem
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A MAN with several health conditions has shared his frustration over ongoing mould issues in his one-bedroom home at St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe. Mark Smith, a council tenant, is particularly concerned due to his health problems which include COPD. At 58 years old, Mark has lived in the house for over seven years, but the […]
Jail for Letterkenny man who grabbed partner by her hair and dragged her around home
A Letterkenny man has been sentenced to seven months imprisonment after a court heard how he had grabbed his partner by the hair in the home they shared and dragged her around, resulting in her fracturing a finger. Before Letterkenny District Court was Liam Boyle who pleaded guilty to the assault charge. The court heard […]