A Letterkenny funeral supplier is to launch a new website to publicise funeral notices free of charge. The move, from Danny Morning in Listillion, comes in the wake of RIP.ie introduce fees of €100 per notice, to come into effect in January. Mr Morning’s alternative funeral notices will be called condolence.ie. Advertisement He said he […]
All set for another Marble Hill New Year’s Day swim
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Preparations are well underway for the various New Year’s Day swims which are planned all across Donegal this coming Wednesday. Once again, large numbers of people will be raising some much needed funds for local charities by starting the new year off with a chilly dip in our icy waters. It’s always great fun – […]
HSE warning on respiratory illness in acute hospitals
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There were 742 people hospitalised with flu on Friday, as pressure increases on acute hospitals in the post-Christmas period, according to the HSE. While the HSE had expected and planned for a surge in hospitalisations at this time, the numbers so far are at the upper end of what they had predicted, a spokesperson said. […]
30th Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair opens in style
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Renowned musicians pictured at the official opening of the 30th Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair in Teach Hiudaí Beag, Bunbeg on Friday night. Pictured from left are Martin Dowling, Hugh Hiudaí Beag Gallagher, Gary Hastings who officially opened the Scoil Gheimhridh, Des Wilkinson and Christina Dowling. It’s 30 years since Clann Uí Mhaonaigh and friends founded Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Dionne Meehan delves into the archives of the Donegal News to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to [email protected] DECEMBER 21, 1974 DONEGAL YOUTHS MAKE INTERNATIONAL SOCCER PANEL TWO young Donegal footballers have made the Irish International Youth Panel. The two are […]
Local groups and clubs benefit from Crónalaght Windfarm cheque presentations
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At a recent presentation function held in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore, the Gaoth Dobhair based Crónalaght Windfarm presented cheques to local voluntary groups, schools and sports clubs. Cheque presentations of €1,500 were made to the following schools: Scoil Chonaill, Bunbeg, Scoil Phádraig, Dore, Scoil Naomh Dúigh, Annagry, Scoil Naomh Oilibheár Pluincéad, Ranafast, Scoil Eoin Pól, […]
Seoladh leabhair Mamaí Gé in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair
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BHÍ an fócas ar pháistí Dé Sathairn nuair a sheol Éabhlóid an leabhar úr Mamaí Gé in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair le daoine óga ón cheantar ag aithris na rannta is fearr leo ón leabhar úr. Is bailiúchán dátheangach de rannta “Mamaí Gé” (Mother Goose Rhymes) atá sa leabhar a d’aistrigh an file bisiúil Gabriel Rosenstock […]
Long waiting times this evening at LUH Emergency Department
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THE public is this evening being advised of long waiting times at the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital. In a statement, Saolta say the Emergency Department is extremely busy today. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department and many of these patients are acutely unwell. Advertisement “As always, we treat our sickest […]
Liverpool fans make donation to We Care Foodbank appeal
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The Donegal branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club held a Last Man Standing competition in aid of the We Care Foodbank Donegal. They raised €700 for the charity and pictured is club member Michael Dorrian (right) making a presentation to Hugh Sweeney of We Care Foodbank Donegal. A big well done to everyone involved. the […]
Update: Missing Donegal man has been located
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The Donegal man who had been missing from his home in West Donegal has been located, Gardai have confirmed. Thomas Bonner (37), Burtonport who had been missing from Burtonport, Co. Donegal since Monday. An Garda Síochána had sought the public’s help in seeking Mr Bonner’s whereabouts. They have thanked the public and media for their […]