Ramelton musician to be remembered at ‘MoonFest’ this weekend


A SPECIAL celebration will take place on Saturday to honour the memory of Ramelton musician Paul Mooney. Paul, late of Glen Lower, lost his life in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford road at Carrickballydoey on December 18, 2023. Paul’s partner, Nicolle, and the driver of the other vehicle were injured in the crash. Paul was […]


People in need are being ‘failed’, says priest
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A PRIEST in the north west has called on practitioners to have a greater understanding of people who present to them with mental health difficulties. The priest made his comments at the recent funeral of a young woman who had been living in Donegal prior to her tragic passing. The woman and her husband had […]


Former Gaoth Dobhair councillor passes away


Former Donegal County Councillor Pádraig Ó Dochartaigh has passed away. Mr Ó Dochartaigh was the Principal of Glassan National School, Creeslough and Vice Principal of St Mary’s National School, Derrybeg.  He was also a member of Údarás na Gaeltachta. The Gaoth Dobhair native represented the Glenties Electoral Area from 1999, he held the seat for […]


Union welcomes pause to review of SNA allocations
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Plans to review Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations have been halted by the education minister following widespread criticism from teachers, parents and the trade union Fórsa. Dave Sexton, an organiser with Fórsa responsible for schools in the northern region, including Donegal, welcomed the government’s decision to “pause and reflect on its review of SNA allocations.” […]