By Paddy Walsh A DONEGAL born nun played a key role in RTÉ television’s coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday. Sister Mary Barron, who hails from Manorcunningham, was appointed by the late Pontiff as a member of the Dicastery for Evangelization two years ago. Advertisement She and Rome based cleric, […]
Letterkenny teenager Kalize McGuigan remembered for her courageous spirit
LETTERKENNY teenager Kalize McGuigan was remembered for having a courageous spirit, at her funeral Mass on Monday. Kalize, of 45 Windmill View, Letterkenny, passed away at the weekend. She was just 13-years-old. Mass of the Angels took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday. Advertisement Addressing the congregation, Chief Celebrant, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie said Kalize […]
Letterkenny woman left frightened after Moroccan husband intimidated
By Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY woman has spoken of her upset after she said her Moroccan-born husband was “goaded into a fight by two men” who “got up in his face and shouted at him” while on his way home from work. The woman, who did not wish to be named, was speaking out after […]
140 teachers in Donegal were not registered with Teaching Council
By Louise Doyle A TOTAL of 140 teachers not registered with the Teaching Council worked as substitutes in Donegal schools in 2023 and 2024, we can reveal. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by this newspaper show the majority of teachers not registered with the Teaching Council in Donegal worked in primary schools. Advertisement […]
Uisce Éireann issues Water Conservation Order for Milford Regional Public Water Supply
A HOSEPIPE ban will take effect for the Milford Regional Public Water Supply at midnight on Tuesday, May 6, and will remain in place for six weeks. The Water Conservation Order has been issued in a bid to safeguard water supplies for essential purposes. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water […]
Weather: Largely dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
TODAY will be largely dry with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. There is a chance of a few light showers in coastal areas. Highest temperatures will range from 13 to 16 degrees, with mostly light or moderate northerly breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with clear spells. Cloud will increase in the […]
Fundraising bed push to help support local school girl’s upcoming treatment
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts to assist a young school girl from Donegal, who is getting ready to travel to Holland for a bone marrow transplant, will continue throughout the weekend. On Saturday, May 3, staff from Scoil Mhuire in Creeslough will take part in a fundraising bed push to raise vital funds for their sixth-class student, […]
Councillor demands immediate action over water outages
By Róise Collins RESIDENTS of West Donegal are grappling with yet another round of water outages and a local councillor has expressed his growing frustration over what he says is Uisce Éireann’s lack of communication with those impacted. The Donegal News recently reported that households in Falcarragh and Gortahork had been struggling with severe water […]
Man rescued from water off Cruit Island
A man was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital after getting into difficulty in the water off Cruit Island yesterday evening. The alarm was raised shortly after the man encountered trouble near the island located near Kincasslagh in west Donegal. Emergency services responded swiftly, with the Bunbeg Coast Guard and the Rescue 118 helicopter tasked to […]
Letterkenny apartment block given go-ahead despite objections
by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission for an apartment block in Letterkenny appealed to An Bord Pleanála by a number of local businesses owners has been given the green light. The go-ahead for the proposed development of a residential building comprising 28 apartments was given the green light in November last. Advertisement Applicant Gerald McCallion, on […]