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 […]
Calling all Donegal singletons, applications for First Dates Ireland are now open!
Are you tired of life in the friendzone? Too many frogs and not enough princes? Sick of apps that promise matchmaking and end up heartbreaking? Well, listen up all you Romeos and Juliets. That sound you hear might just be the music of love! Advertisement Ireland’s number one dating show is back with a bang […]
Call for temporary traffic lights to ease traffic congestion on Ramelton Road
A motion from Cllr John O’Donnell calling on the council to alleviate traffic problems at Ramelton Road and at Arena 7 in Letterkenny, led to a call for temporary traffic lights to be installed on the two roundabouts in that area. “There are an awful lot of people travelling from the Fanad area and the […]
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 […]