A protest planned for Dublin on Tuesday to highlight the growing campaign to protect the Donegal-Dublin air service has been deferred following news over the weekend that progress is being made on the reinstatement of parts of the service. The protest, organised by Donegal Cancer Flights & Services, planned to take bus loads of campaigners […]
In pictures . . Reliving the magic and the memories at Grease Brunch afternoon
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They were told it was time to relive the magic of Rydell High . . . . And those who turned up in big numbers to the Grease Brunch event at Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Saturday did so in style. The Pink Ladies, T-Birds and Grease superfans enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of fun and […]
From the archives: The Way We Were
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Eilisha Devlin delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. March 20, 1976 Gaoth Dobhair school wins All-Ireland Debate Championship Advertisement Gaoth Dobhair Community School has won the All-Ireland Senior debating championship, supported by Gael Linn and an Allied Irish Banks. They emerged on top in the finals in Limerick. […]
Portsalon 10 O’Clockers Swim Group toasts new shelter facility
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The Portsalon 10 O’Clockers Swim Group were thrilled to have the Portsalon Shelter in place for their Vernal Equinox Swim – the official start of summer swimming season. They have extended special thanks to Karen Guthrie from Donegal Sports Partnership, in conjunction with Donegal CountyCouncil for bringing this facility to the pier. It’s an added […]
‘A truly lovely person’ – Funeral takes place of Josie Corry
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THE funeral took place on Monday of Josie Corry, Glebe, Letterkenny, and formerly Ballyshannon. A kind neighbour and friend, Josie’s passing has been met with sadness by those who knew her. At Monday’s funeral Mass in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, celebrant Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy remembered her as a “great mother, a bold and […]
Item of sentimental value stolen during break-ins at Coravaddy Woods
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with a couple of incidents that occurred at Coravaddy Woods near Letterkenny on Friday evening, March 20. Between 5.45pm and 6pm, two parked cars in that area were broken into. Both cars were entered after a window on each vehicle was smashed. Nothing was stolen from one of […]
Raphoe school launches new book dedicated to St Eunan
By Jonathan Magee IT was a day of celebration on Thursday as the pupils of St Eunan’s National School in Raphoe launched their new book – ‘The Life and Times of St Eunan, Raphoe’. The book launch marked the 1400th anniversary of St Eunan who was born around 625 and died in 704AD. Advertisement Parents, pupils, […]
Hidden from View: The Bottling Stores, Ramelton
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By Paul Bradley The quay in Ramelton, in particular the buildings we often refer to as the McDaids warehouses or Swilly Bottling Stores, is one of the most familiar manmade sights in all of Donegal: you know, those riverside stone walls and red doors that feature on so many postcards and, these days, wedding photos. […]
Junior Cert students honoured with special Gaeilge recognition awards
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University of Galway has presented Special Gaeilge Recognition Awards to students who achieved a distinction in Higher Level Irish in their Junior Cycle examination. Over 400 students from 64 schools across Donegal, Clare, Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon and Galway attended a special event on campus to recognise and celebrate their achievements. These students are among […]
Breaking: Positive developments on Donegal-Dublin flight service – Pat ‘the Cope’
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Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has confirmed this evening that the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has informed him of positive developments regarding the Donegal–Dublin PSO timetable. Deputy Gallagher said he is confident that the afternoon flight and the overnighting of the aircraft at Donegal Airport will be reinstated within weeks. In a statement issued […]