by Louise Doyle Letterkenny woman living with MS says the Budget has not provided for those with neurological conditions. A LETTERKENNY woman living with Multiple sclerosis (MS) for 17 years, and who has to travel between five different hospitals for medical appointments, has said the government has left people with neurological conditions behind in the Budget. […]
ATU awards honorary doctorate to Joseph Kennedy
IT was a day of much celebration at Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Letterkenny campus yesterday where the college awarded its inaugural honorary Doctorate to Joseph P. Kennedy III, US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. The award was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to civil society, public service, and peacebuilding. In accepting […]
Kayak found in search for missing Ramelton man
A KAYAK was found during a search for a missing local man off the west Donegal coast yesterday evening. Paul Buchanan (50s) failed to return after setting off from Magheragallon pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening. A massive sea search has been ongoing since Thursday night. Advertisement Yesterday evening, shortly after […]
Paddy Gildea’s butcher shop comes ‘full cycle’
by Tara McCormack TODAY (Saturday) marks the end of an era at the foot of the town in Letterkenny as Paddy Gildea of Gildea Farm Butchers pulls the shutter for the final time. After nearly 13 years of dedicated service to his loyal customers, Paddy has made the difficult decision to close the shop, citing […]
Woman (40s) seriously injured after freak accident in Raphoe
A WOMAN (40s) was seriously injured after a piece of rubble fell from a historic building in Raphoe yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the freak accident which occurred at around 5.15pm in the Diamond area of the town. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports of an […]
Donegal man killed in work place incident in Australia is named locally
A DONEGAL man who was killed in a work place incident in Australia has been named locally as Barry Breslin. Barry (35) from Straleel, Kilcar is believed to have been struck by an excavator while working in Perth on Thursday, October 3. As a result of this, he sustained serious head injuries and was taken […]
Government are ‘totally out of touch’ with hospitality sector – Aisling Arnold
By Kate Heaney THOSE in the hospitality sector in Donegal were not feeling elated post Tuesday’s budget, despite being offered €4,000 towards energy bills and a possible discount on commercial rates. In the run up to the budget, the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), The Vintners’ Federation (VFI), The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) and […]
Donegal Tourism launches hilarious new campaign starring Eric Roberts
Get ready to pack your bags (but maybe not too fast!) because Donegal Tourism is at it again with their newest and cheekiest campaign, ‘Sharing Donegal’. Following the viral sensations that were the Autumn 2023 and Spring 2024 campaigns, Donegal Tourism is back with a fresh twist. In a playful twist on the series’ ongoing […]
Paddy Gildea’s butchery journey comes full cycle as he closes up shop
By Tara McCormack THIS Saturday will mark the end of an era at the foot of the town in Letterkenny as Paddy Gildea of Gildea Farm Butchers pulls the shutter for the final time. After nearly 13 years of dedicated service to his loyal customers, Paddy has made the difficult decision to close the shop, […]
Donegal mother of A5 victim calls for swift action on road scheme
by Alan Rodgers A DERRYBEG mother left shattered by the death of her son on the A5 hopes that approval for a new dual carriageway along the route will spare other families from experiencing the heartbreak they have endured. Killian Doherty (19) from Drumquin, died alongside his friend, Maurice McCloughan, at Doogary, Tyrone in 2016. Advertisement They are among the […]