A group of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees based out of the TCS Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny have launched the company’s latest fundraising initiative called ‘Loose Change’. The goal is to raise €2,000 in support of the Little Angels School Transport Fund, a crucial resource for a local school that makes a significant difference […]
Bespoke court service for women to begin in Letterkenny
A BESPOKE programme for women aged 18 and over who are either in or at risk of entering the court system is to commence in Letterkenny. The weekly programme will begin on Wednesday, June 26 in Donegal Women’s Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The programme is gender sensitive and acknowledges female-specific needs. Advertisement A range […]
Letterkenny candidate jailed over refusing to pay Covid fine has been released
A LETTERKENNY candidate jailed for non payment of a Covid fine has been released. Anne McCloskey (67), of Chapel Road, was remanded in custody on Wednesday last over the non-payment of the fine imposed in 2022 for breaching Covid-19 regulations. A gathering in support of Dr McCloskey outside Hydebank prison had been planned for Saturday, […]
Investigations ongoing after man bit by dog in Inishowen
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a man was bitten by a dog in Inishowen. Yesterday morning, Gardaí in Muff were alerted to a report of a man who was bitten by a dog. A man in his 20s received medical attention. Advertisement His injuries are not life threatening.
Football community gathers to say a final goodbye to Dessie Kelly
By Diarmaid Doherty REPRESENTATIVES from a host of football organisations and clubs gathered at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny yesterday for the funeral Mass of one of the county’s best known sporting administrators, Dessie Kelly, 13 Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny, The former secretary of the Donegal League and founding member of Letterkenny Rovers FC died on […]
Road safety appeal ahead of Donegal rally weekend
“Keep the Race in Its Place” – urge gardaí and Donegal Road Safety Working Group
N13 Dual Carriageway Lane Closures
A SECTION of the Dual Carriageway will be closed for a period of time this week while essential maintenance works are carried out. Lane closures will be in place on the N13 Dual Carraigeway between the Manorcunningham Roundabout and the Dry Arch Roundabout today, June 17 and June 18. Today, inbound lane closures began at […]
McHugh rejects Taoiseach’s repeated efforts to mend Fine Gael rift
EFFORTS to bring Donegal TD Joe McHugh back into the Fine Gael ranks have intensified under the new leadership of Taoiseach Simon Harris, who has made direct appeals both before and after his recent ascension to the role. Deputy McHugh, a former minister and Government Chief Whip, lost the Fine Gael party whip over his […]
Donegal woman helps fund Christian Aid
A Donegal women, who in her eighties, has raised more than €1,000 for Christian Aid Ireland’s work helping vulnerable people around the world. Judith Hinchliff, a parishioner at St John’s Church of Ireland in Rossnowlagh, held a coffee morning fundraiser last month at her church hall. Her fellow parishioners got behind her and baked buns […]
Glenmaquin National School celebrates major expansion
Glenmaquin National School is preparing to officially open the new classroom it has added thanks to the support of the strong Presbyterian congregation of Manorcunningham. Glenmaquin is one of nine schools maintained by the Presbyterian Church. It is a small two teacher school situated about five miles from Letterkenny in a rural area. The school […]