THE grandson of a local man, who recently passed away in Spain, experienced a moment of joy on the morning of his First Holy Communion when a yellow Mustang unexpectedly appeared at his home. In the weeks leading up to the big day, Terry Ponsonby, a well-known businessman from Letterkenny, had been secretly planning the […]
Lifford businessman remembered for his ‘heart of gold’ after tragic passing
By Dionne Meehan A LIFFORD businessman who tragically lost his life in a workplace accident is being remembered for his “heart of gold”. Stephen Martin, of Carricknaslate, passed away at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, May 14, due to injuries sustained in the incident. Advertisement A familiar face around Lifford, he was the owner […]
Eighteen arrests for driving under the influence
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal have raised serious concerns in the wake of the number of people arrested in the Division in the last week on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In all, 18 people were detected by gardaí in the one-week period from Tuesday of last week to Tuesday […]
Letterkenny’s new B&Q store to open next week
LETTERKENNY’S brand new B&Q store will open next week – creating 35 new jobs in the process. The new store will be located at the site of the former Homebase premises at Letterkenny Retail Park. It opens for business on Friday, May 30. Staff members who were formerly employed by Homebase and have since transferred […]
Tributes paid to Dunkineely man killed in road collision
By Paul McElwee A Donegal man, who had been living in Galway for a number of years, lost his life in a three-car collision in Galway at the weekend. Father-of-two from Dunkineely, Aiden McNern, who was in his 40s, had been travelling on the outskirts of the city on Sunday afternoon when he was involved […]
Big crowds expected to attend Irish play in Anagaire tomorrow evening
Ar iarratas ón phobal, beidh an dráma ‘Biseach’ a bhí ar an ardán i Scioból an Phobail coicís ó shin ar an ardán arís i Scioból an Phobail i Mín na Craoibhe, Anagaire, Dé hAoine seo. Ba mhór an truaighe gan dráma chomh maith sin a chur ar an stáitse arís go háirithe daofa siúd […]
Apology issued after anti-immigration protesters target home of councillor
By Roisin Henderson THE organiser of an anti-immigration protest in Bundoran has apologised to a Sinn Féin councillor whose family were abused at their home by a mob last week. There was shock locally as the protesters targeted the home of Cllr Michael McMahon during an event on the weekend before last. Advertisement In recent […]
Salon manager hails domestic abuse initiative
by Louise Doyle A PROMINENT Letterkenny hairdressing salon manager has hailed a new initiative aimed at helping salon professionals recognise signs of abuse, and suitably signpost people to support services. Patrick Gildea, of Patrick Gildea Hairdressing, was one of a number of local professionals who attended the ‘Empowering Salon Professionals to Recognise and Respond to Domestic Violence, […]
Rebecca Browne’s family continue fight for answers two years after tragic death
By Dionne Meehan FOR the family of Rebecca Browne, the past two years have been a painful journey of heartbreak and unanswered questions. Yesterday marked two years since the 21-year-old Derry woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a garda car during a night out in Buncrana. Advertisement In December 2024, the Browne […]
Weather: Dry with sunny spells developing through the day
TODAY will be dry with sunny spells developing through the day. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, coolest near northern coasts. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will develop in a light variable breeze. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.