Mass this evening for Donegal crash survivor


MASS will be offered this evening in St Connell’s Church, Glenties, for Naomh Conail player Cian Doherty who is being treated in Dublin’s Mater Hospital following a road accident on Wednesday. It’s understood that Cian sustained serious injuries while travelling to work. Well-wishers describe the young man as a talented GAA defender who previously represented […]


Creeslough development plan would ‘retraumatise’ many – expert warns


BY JEROME HUGHES AWARD-WINNING Donegal psychotherapist Liam Cannon has lodged an objection with Donegal County Council concerning a proposal to redevelop the October 2022 Creeslough tragedy site, claiming he feels compelled to do so. So far, there have been 15 separate planning objections lodged with Donegal County Council relating to plans to rebuild commercial premises […]


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 […]