Self-Care Wellness Fair returns to Letterkenny for second year


By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Claire Coughlan has organised a ‘Self-Care Wellness Fair’ to raise funds for her colleague Olivia Robb who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Set to take place in the Silver Tassie Hotel on Sunday, May 26 from 1pm to 4pm, Claire is hoping to raise some vital funds while […]


Vintners’ AGM and Gala Ball held in Ballybofey


THE Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) held their annual General Meeting (AGM) in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey on Tuesday followed by a Gala Ball. The President of the VFI John Clendennen, welcomed delegates to the county and addressed issues facing the pub trade which is going through a changing market. He spoke of items including insurance […]


Minister McConalogue and Bulgarian Ambassador mark European Week at St Columba’s College


DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, and Bulgarian Ambassador to Ireland, Vanya Andreeva-Malakova, visited St. Columba’s College in Stranorlar on Friday as part of the European Week Outreach Programme. The initiative, now in its third year, is coordinated by the Department of Foreign Affairs. In his address to students at the Twin Towns school, Minister McConalogue explained […]


Clannad to receive Freedom of Donegal at council reception


THE internationally renowned, award winning group Clannad will receive the Freedom of Donegal at a special reception given by Donegal County Council tomorrow at 3 pm. They will be presented with a County Badge and Scroll by Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Harley. During the reception, CEO John McLaughlin will speak about the award while tributes will be also […]


‘Oldtown terrorist making our lives hell’


BY JEROME HUGHES A GROUP of residents living in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny claim they are being terrorised by one of their neighbours and that “someone will end up dead” unless their concerns are addressed by gardaí and Donegal County Council. Amid genuine fear over possible reprisals, most of the residents have spoken to […]


Man struck by vehicle in Clonmany on Sunday dies


A man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany in the early hours of Sunday. According to gardaí, at about 00:15, a pedestrian in his 60s was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Advertisement He died […]


Investigations are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town 


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of road traffic collision between a pedestrian and car on Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, today, Wednesday, May 15. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm. Advertisement A child has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital […]


Letterkenny University Hospital warns of possible delays this weekend


LETTERKENNY University Hospital has warned of possible delays this weekend as “necessary upgrades” are carried out to the ICT system that manages patient activity in the hospital. This upgrade will improve links with LUH and other hospitals and community services in the region. “It is expected that some delays will arise for patients at our […]