THE PEACEFUL death took place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Colette McDonagh (née Gallagher), 64 The Gardens, Ballymacool Woods, Letterkenny. A much loved neighbour and friend, Colette has been remembered as a loyal and committed friend to many. Her funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, October 3, at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny where Monsignor […]
Homeowners urged to take precautions against burglars as winter sets in
HOMEOWNERS are being warned to take extra precautions to guard against burglars who use the cover of darkness to carry out their crimes. With winter time approaching and the evenings getting shorter, Donegal’s Garda Crime Prevention Officer is urging the public to play their part in keeping their properties safe. Sergeant Fergus McGroary said the […]
Sadness following death of Jean Devenney, Letterkenny
THE funeral took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning of Jean Devenney, where only recently, Jean and her husband Jimmy had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary among family and friends. Jean passed away peacefully on Monday at her home at 13 Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was […]
Funeral takes place of Mary McGlynn, Bonagee
THE peaceful death took place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny last Sunday, October 4, of Mary McGlynn (née Doherty), Bonagee, Letterkenny. A very well known member of the community, Mary was a kind and caring person and her passing has been met with great sadness among her relatives and many friends. She was originally from […]
Agreement signed between Donegal Education Support Centre and FAI
A NEW partnership between the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the Donegal Education Support Centre is set to provide further opportunities and support for teachers and schools across the county. Last Thursday, representatives from the FAI visited the Donegal Education Support Centre in Letterkenny where they met with Education Centre staff and primary teachers […]
TCS announce partnership with We Care Food Bank
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), Letterkenny is proud to announce its partnership with We Care Food Bank Letterkenny. We Care Food Bank is a Donegal-based not-for-profit charity that supports families and individuals experiencing food poverty across the county. The initiative is focused on providing essential food items to families who need it most. Advertisement Each donated […]
Sheila Gorman’s beautiful gesture for LauraLynn
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IT WAS a proud day for a Kilmacrennan school on Wednesday when an adored Special Needs Assistant chopped her hair for LauraLynn. Sheila Gorman, of Scoil Cholmcille, had an original target of €500 for her fundraising, but speaking to Donegal News before Wednesday morning’s event, she revealed she had already raised over €4,000. By Wednesday […]
GAA players from yesteryear gather for reunion at RTC
SPECIAL memories of sporting life at the former Regional Technical College in Letterkenny were shared by former staff members and students who gathered for a special reunion at the college. The event, held on Saturday, September 5, brought together some of those who played Gaelic football from 1976 to 1985 for the then Regional Technical […]
Birthday celebrations as Jim Houston turns 90
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A big happy birthday is sent to Jim Houston on his 90th birthday. Jim was rightly the centre of attention at a special birthday celebration held after Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Tuesday morning. He was joined by family members and friends as the candles were lit on his birthday cake in the cathedral’s […]
Drugs found during garda search operations today
Quantities of controlled drugs have been found during a garda search operation in Donegal. Gardaí say they executed a series of searches in Milford, Kilmacrennan, Ramelton and Letterkenny. These operations are part of ongoing investigations into illegal drug activity across Donegal. Advertisement Gardaí from the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit were assisted by the Divisional Detective […]