Authorities are currently working to identify a man who shattered a glass door panel at a takeaway in Letterkenny during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when the man, dressed in a cream and yellow shirt, was leaving the premises on Port Road. As he departed, he kicked the door, […]
Daniel O’Donnell announces new date for Cork show after health setback
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Fans of the legendary Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell were disappointed when his sold-out show at Cork Opera House, originally scheduled for August 31st, 2024, was unexpectedly canceled due to the singer suffering from a chest infection. However, there is now good news for those who had eagerly anticipated the performance with the concert has been […]
Parents urged to ensure children are ‘eye-ready’ for the classroom
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Parents have been urged to ensure that their children’s eyesight is classroom ready – as families gear up for the full return to school and homework this week. Optometrists have warned that poor eyesight can affect learning and lead to behavioural difficulties in the classroom – and if parents have any concern they should bring […]
Almost 40 concerns raised about nursing homes
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By Darragh Bermingham ALMOST 40 concerns were raised with the health watchdog regarding nursing homes in Donegal in 2023, this newspaper can reveal. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) received 36 concerns about nursing homes in Donegal last year. Advertisement There are around 13 private […]
LETTER TO EDITOR: No sense to parking changes outside Letterkenny school
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Christy Galligan The recent reduction in parking spaces outside Scoil Colmcille on Convent Road in Letterkenny, will create mayhem for parents and bus owners alike when schools reopen again. The thought processes behind the engineering feat leaves, I’m sure, anyone with a modicum of common sense, and without an engineering degree, scratching their heads at […]
WEATHER: Cloudy day with scattered showers
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TODAY will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers of rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees with moderate north-west winds. Tonight there will be clear spells and showers. Advertisement As we move into Wednesday, showers will turn heavy. Minimum temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with light to moderate breezes.
‘Speed can and does kill’- National Slow Down day comes to a close
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GARDAÍ in Donegal conducted a National Slow Down day yesterday to remind motorists of the dangers of speeding. Speed checks were conducted in various locations around the county to deter those that are intent on driving at excessive or inappropriate speed. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit detected a number of motorists speeding yesterday, with one […]
Fancy owning an affordable piece of paradise with stunning sea views on the beautiful Donegal coast?
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By Tara McCormack If you’ve ever dreamt of escaping to a secluded island retreat, surrounded by stunning landscapes and the soothing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean, your opportunity has just arrived. This exceptional chance to own a piece of paradise on Inishbofin Island, County Donegal is an opportunity that doesn’t come around often. Advertisement This […]
Amanda wins new car on same day her own car broke down!
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A big well done to Amanda McBride Thompson who is pictured proudly sitting in her new Ford Focus ST Line which she won in the Lifford Credit Union July Members Car Draw. Amanda received the fantastic news that she had won the brand new car on a day when her own car was being recovered […]
From cliff to classroom: Mali the dog reunited with students who were part of rescue
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Mali, the Bernese Mountain Dog that was missing for two weeks is safe and sound after being stranded on a cliff in Donegal. The resilient dog, who belongs to a German family, became a local hero after a miraculous rescue by a fishing boat near Arranmore Island. Mali visited Scoil an Aingil Choimheádaí, Keadue in […]