By John Farrelly, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission Every day, people across Donegal access inpatient mental health services. From when a person is admitted until their discharge, different moments shape a person’s experience of care. While clinical outcomes remain critically important, understanding how people experience care is also valuable in helping services identify […]
The hidden link between domestic abuse and suicide ‘must be heard’
As Suicide Prevention Month takes place this September, Donegal Women’s Centre and Donegal Domestic Violence Services are calling for greater recognition of the profound impact that domestic, sexual and gender based violence can have on women’s mental health, wellbeing and lives. A landmark Irish study, Domestic Violence and Abuse Related Suicide: Evidence from Six Years […]
Faith and tradition remembered at Ailt an Scáthláin Mass Rock
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By Eoin McGarvey THERE was a wonderful sense of faith, history and community at Ailt an Scáthláin in the bog between Loughanure and Dungloe on Sunday afternoon as local people and visitors gathered for the celebration of Mass at the historic Penal Days Mass Rock. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Nigel Ó Gallachóir PP, […]
Grappling with the ghosts of times gone by
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By Paddy Walsh His grandmother’s cottage near Mountcharles still stands – a monument to memory. Memories of relatively happy childhood days there in stark contrast to the savage hell of domestic violence, drunkenness and financial upheaval that forced him to leave London. Advertisement For the young James Harvey and his sibling, Ted, the healing heaven […]
Spanish Armada brings the community together again
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By Eoin McGarvey A FASCINATING chapter of local and maritime history was brought to life in Seanscoil Mhullach Dubh at the weekend as a large gathering of locals and visitors came together to recall and discuss the arrival of a Spanish Armada ship off the West Donegal coast last month. The event proved to be […]
More traffic problems in Letterkenny: Traffic lights stop working, council say avoid the area
MOTORISTS and business owners in Letterkenny town centre were left angry and frustrated this evening when a number of sets of traffic lights stopped working causing major disruption. Donegal County Council say the lights may not be fixed until Monday or even Tuesday and this evening advised the public to avoid the area. In a […]
JACKPOT! Donegal winner scoops €500,000 on the Prize Bonds
A LUCKY Donegal winner has scooped today’s top prize of half a million euro on the Prize Bonds. The lucky bond number is BJW627731 and was purchased in 2025. There were over 8,600 prizes awarded in today’s Prize Bond Draw with the Donegal bond holder claiming the top prize of €500,000. Advertisement In addition to […]
Gardaí investigate burglary at Letterkenny business
A BUSINESS premises was burgled overnight in Letterkenny. Gardaí responded to a report of a burglary at a commercial premises at the Port Road, believed to be AXA Insurance. The incident occurred around 2:30am this morning. Advertisement A technical examination of the scene has been carried out. Investigations are ongoing into the incident.
‘People are at breaking point’ – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty, has said that the government must commit today to no further increases in excise duty on petrol and diesel while prices remain high. Speaking ahead of the recall of the Dáil, Deputy Doherty said: “Sinn Féin’s position is clear. “There must be a realisation that […]
Memorial benches unveiled at St Eunan’s College on Olliie Horgan’s anniversary
ONE year after his passing, the memory of Ollie Horgan was celebrated at a special anniversary Mass in St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny this Friday morning. Celebrated by school chaplain, Fr Damien Nejad, the Mass was attended by present and past members of the teaching staff, former students and many friends. Ollie, the former manager […]