By Róise Collins DURING her two-day visit to Donegal, presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly met and engaged with local communities across the county, but the real “eye-opener” she said was meeting with homeowners affected by defective concrete. The independent TD for Galway West believed she understood the scale of the crisis from emotional speeches in […]
Gaeltacht community fighting back against addiction and neglect
THE community of Cloich Cheann Fhaola are actively reclaiming agency over their future, by starting a community-driven initiative called Dúchas na nDaoine. The initiative centred on addressing addiction from the ground up is led by Seán Fitzgerald, a gardener with a background addiction recovery. He is working alongside Paul Holdaway, a drug counsellor who brings […]
Two hospitalised following three-vehicle collision in Milford
TWO people were hospitalised following a three-vehicle collision in Milford yesterday. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the R245 in Milford at approximately 5.30pm yesterday evening. A garda spokesperson said: “A woman aged in her 40s and a female juvenile were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life […]
Weather: Bright morning with scattered showers
THIS morning will be bright with well scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees in light to moderate winds. After a largely dry start tonight, there will be outbreaks of rain, heavy in places with spot flooding possible. Advertisement The rain will mostly clear by morning. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees […]
Council urged to repair historic Bridge of Tears
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CALLS have been made for urgent repairs or for a new bridge to be built to preserve a historic bridge on the outskirts of Falcarragh, named locally as the Bridge of Tears. The issue was raised at a meeting of the Glenties Municipal District by Cllr John Sheamuis O’Fearraigh, who spoke of the bridge’s local […]
Diocese of Raphoe issues apology to Donegal sisters who were abused by priest
THE Diocese of Raphoe has issued an apology to two Donegal sisters who were the victims of abuse by a former priest in the diocese. Former Donegal priest Con Cunningham was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in July 2021 for sexually abusing two minors in the Fanad area while serving in the Diocese of Raphoe […]
Tractor transports medical staff to work as flooding hits Gaoth Dobhair
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By Róise Collins Parts of Gaoth Dobhair were hit by serious flooding overnight, causing dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption locally. One of the worst-hit spots was the road opposite the NowDoc medical centre, which is completely flooded. Advertisement In the midst of the chaos, a local tractor driver has been praised by local Cllr […]
St Eunan’s College class of ’75 celebrate 50th reunion
Schools friends and classmates from the St. Eunan’s College class of 1975 got together again for a weekend of celebration in Letterkenny on Friday and Saturday. The 50 year school reunion offered a chance to catch-up with school pals and share stories and memories from their time at the Letterkenny school. The friends gathered in […]
Victor Fisher: A man of faith, family and community
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by Louise Doyle VICTOR Fisher was remembered as a man of faith, a family man and a dedicated community stalwart at his funeral Mass yesterday. A very well-known and hugely respected member of the community, Victor died at his home on Friday, aged 85. Advertisement In a fitting tribute, Letterkenny Rovers formed a guard of honour outside St […]