SIX decades of education, friendship and cherished memories will be celebrated this Saturday as Loreto Community School in Milford welcomes generations of former students, staff and friends back through its doors for a very special occasion. The school will mark three significant milestones in its history: 60 years since it first opened, 30 years since […]
Funeral of Keith Leal to take place on Saturday
KEITH Leal, the 27-year-old son of Rev Dario Leal, Presbyterian minister of Dunfanaghy and Carrigart, died peacefully at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, almost four months after being taken ill at the end of May. Keith, who had been staying with his father and travelling back and forth from Dunfanaghy Manse to the family home in […]
Rocketing fuel costs show stark price gap
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DIESEL prices in Donegal could tip €2.20 a litre but this week’s sudden spike has now steadied and costs are expected to remain stable over the weekend, according to experts. However, further increases cannot be ruled out because the international situation remains unpredictable, the Irish Petrol Retailers’ Association (IPRA) told the Donegal News. The IPRA […]
Donegal Gaeltachts will get €229,520 for new community projects
A total of €229,520 has been approved for five Donegal Gaeltacht projects. The capital funding has been awarded under the Community and Language Supports Programme and will support the refurbishment of community facilities, the construction of new facilities and the purchase of specialist equipment. Deputy Pat the cope Gallagher TD has welcomed confirmation of the […]
Donegal Donkey Sanctuary’s Susie and Madeleine still recovering
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TWO rescued donkeys are doing well and fighting hard for a second chance at life, revealed their bighearted carers. Donegal Donkey Sanctuary took the pair in for urgent medical attention in July. The Donegal News reported that the donkeys – known as Susie and Madeleine – were found in a horrific state with crows “eating […]
Dail TD helps 1,400 people with epilepsy in Donegal
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EPILEPSY is a medical disorder but it does not mean inevitable chaos, a Dail deputy has told the 1,400 people with epilepsy in the county. The message comes from Cork North’s Eoghan Kenny, who is the youngest TD in the country. The former teacher, aged 26, was diagnosed five years ago when he was 21. […]
Vital hospital staff reveals challenges of the job after 20 years
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A VITAL staff member at Letterkenny University Hospital has revealed the joy at making a positive difference to patients’ lives. Catering assistant Maureen McGarvey has worked at the county’s largest hospital for over two decades and still loves meeting people. Without Maureen, many patients would miss her dedication to the job, making sure that patients’ […]
German delegation enjoys another ‘successful’ Letterkenny visit
LETTERKENNY hosted another “successful” visit of a large delegation from its twin town in Germany. Some 55 citizens travelled from Rudolstadt in the eastern state of Thuringia to Donegal for the seventh official visit. The two towns have been formally twinned since 2018 and delegations have been making the journey over and back ever since, with […]
President Connolly in Donegal for second official visit
THE President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, is in Donegal this week for her second official visit to the county. She arrived today and her three-day trip has a particular focus on Donegal’s island and Gaeltacht communities. Her itinerary includes visits to three of Donegal’s islands: Arranmore, Inis Bó Finne and Tory, as well as appearances at […]
On-the-run killer arrested at property in Buncrana
A convicted killer on the run in the North for nine days has been arrested in Donegal. The PSNI said Gary Anderson was arrested by garda officers in a property in the Buncrana area shortly before 2pm today. The 29-year-old was sentenced in 2023 to 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in Derry. Advertisement […]