THE PEOPLE of Donegal are being urged to demand a referendum following proposed changes to the Triple Rock which could potentially put Ireland’s neutrality in danger. Earlier this week the Dáil saw clashes between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald TD, as the debate over the Government’s decision to remove the Triple Lock arose […]
Jail for man who travelled to Letterkenny from Dublin to meet with child for sex
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A MAN who travelled from Dublin to Letterkenny to meet with a 13-year-old girl for sex has been jailed for five years. Kiran Srinivason (30), of Tonlegee Road, Coolock, Dublin was arrested by gardai after being caught in an online sting operation.He was charged with using technology to communicate with a child for the purpose […]
In pics: Memorial weekend for Connie O’Donnell a brilliant success
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By Eoin McGarvey A WEEKEND of remembrance celebrating the late Annagry publican Connie O’Donnell raised over €7,000 for two charities close to the hearts of the O’Donnell family. Connie, a native of Glenties, was a well-known publican in Annagry for many years and passed away suddenly in 2006. Advertisement Although Glenties born, Connie had close […]
Funeral of Peter Patton: ‘His light will continue to shine brightly’
PETER ‘Porky’ Patton was remembered as a man of many friends and unwavering faith at his funeral Mass on Thursday. The Letterkenny man died suddenly at his home on Monday at the age of 57. His death was met with shock and sadness by those who knew him. And the crowds of people that attended his […]
Eunan Devenney’s countdown to Christmas is on
A STRANORLAR man is continuing to spread the joy of Christmas as he appeals for toys for the 24th year of a special fundraiser.. Former boxing coach, Eunan Devenney, is encouraging Donegal’s kind hearted public to donate toys, vouchers, and anything that could help a struggling family this Christmas. What started as helping his sister, […]
Defective block victims’ horrors build up
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PENSIONERS are to meet in their biggest ever numbers as hundreds of defective block victims desperately seek help. Pressure from the group since a high-profile meeting last month resulted in Housing Minister James Browne designating an experienced, senior official to meet with its representatives to discuss “critical issues affecting the elderly”. A member of the […]
Donegal duo launch inspiring new book ‘Trace’
WHAT links a Nobel laureate and a presidential chef to a Fanad farmer and a one-room school-teacher? A brand-new Donegal book called ‘Trace’. Created by Laura Buchanan from Ramelton and Isla McGuckin from Portsalon, ‘Trace’ brings together forty-eight contributors. Advertisement They come from all walks of life and share the split-second decisions, chance encounters, and […]
Taoiseach praises Donegal TD who helped raise €60m
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TAOISEACH Micheál Martin praised a Donegal politician for raising over €60 million for services in Ireland. He said the late Paddy Harte, who was a Dail TD and Minister of State, helped 750 schools and peace-building and community development agencies through the Irish-American Partnership organisation that he founded. The Partnership has invested US$68m (€61.2m) across […]
McConalogue welcomes public sector pay deal
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A DRAFT pay deal for public sector workers struck the “right balance” and “delivers meaningful increases”, it is claimed. The draft €5.2 billion pay deal between the Government and union stopped today’s planned strike by public sector workers like teachers and nurses from going ahead. A proposed general increase of 10.75 per cent over the […]
Bishop says Gallagher housing Belize minor ‘not tolerable’
EDWARD Gallagher’s bishop has promised “it would not be tolerable” amid claims that the disgraced priest travelled to Central America and brought a teenage boy home with him. Gallagher (59), who was a priest in Donegal, pleaded guilty last month to 109 sex offences and is now in prison for sentencing and the Vatican has […]