Bus Éireann wishes to advise customers that due to the June Bank Holiday, on Monday, June 3, all services will operate a Sunday schedule. This includes Bus Éireann’s inter-regional Expressway service which connects Dublin and Ballina, Cavan, Donegal, Dundalk, Letterkenny, Monaghan, Sligo, Waterford and Wexford, as well as services including Cork, Galway, Limerick and Tralee. […]
Doochary Village honours retiring postwoman Pat
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DOOCHARY Village honoured their local Postwoman Pat McGettigan this week ahead of her retirement. Doochary Development-Tidy Towns wanted to thank Pat for her many years of service to the village. Committee member Andrea said Pat brought a morning smile and was pure joy to see. Advertisement “She was adored by my dogs, who she had […]
Convicted rapist refused bail for alleged ‘sinister’ stalking of woman
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A convicted rapist awaiting trial for similar matters has been remanded in custody after allegedly stalking a woman by “pursuing her over a number of days, culminating in him arriving at her home.” Desmond Leitch (36) whose address was given as Castlefin, Lifford is accused of engaging in conduct amounting to harassment and stalking of the complainant between […]
Fianna Fáil minister praises Donegal candidates ahead of local elections
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By Dionne Meehan FIANNA FÁIL Minister Norma Foley said she is “privileged” to work alongside such a “great” team in Donegal, during her visit to the county last week. Taking time out of her busy schedule, the minister met with local Fianna Fáil candidates ahead of next week’s local elections. Advertisement Overall, Fianna Fáil has […]
Looming Donegal childcare crisis – Taoiseach intervenes
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40% of childcare facilities across County Donegal may have to cease operating due dangerous buildings, creating an unprecedented crisis, those working in the vital sector are claiming. Childcare managers are planning to highlight their concerns through protests as people cast their votes in the local and European elections on Friday of next week. “Letterkenny Community […]
Memories of times gone by as Alma is appointed new principal
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LETTERKENNY woman Alma Kavanagh has been appointed as the new principal of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. She is pictured with her teacher Miss Deeney and the class of junior infants on her first day at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál back in 1981. This week has turned full circle for the past pupil when she returned […]
Three men are sentenced for their part in kidnapping of man from Convoy
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THREE men from Castlederg were sentenced at Newry Crown Court yesterday for their part in a cross-border incident in which a man was kidnapped in Convoy and wounded while being taken to Castlederg. The incident happened at a house in Convoy at 11.45am on October 4, 2020, where a man, aged in his thirties, was […]
Uber ‘walking buddy’ gag causes a stir ahead of Donegal Rally weekend
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A Letterkenny campsite has taken to social media to “advertise” their new ‘walking buddy’ feature ahead of this year’s Donegal International Rally. Located on the grounds of O’Donnell Park, Donegal Campsite claimed they have “teamed up” with popular ridesharing app Uber in a bid to offer the service. “So rather than paying €6 to get […]
Retiring principal with 48 years’ service nominated to be Teacher of the Year
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AN INISHOWEN principal who is set to retire after 48 years of service has been nominated in a national Teacher of the Year competition. Gerard O’Kane from Craigtown National School was nominated for the award by numerous parents whose children attend, or attended the school. Katie Crossan, whose daughter Letitia, 21, attended Craigtown National School […]
Section of N14 closed due to single-vehicle incident
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A driver has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after a lorry left the road near Drumoghill this afternoon. Gardaí confirm a section of the Letterkenny to Lifford road is currently closed and diversions are in place. Work is underway to lift the Heavy Goods Vehicle from a field after it left the N14 at […]