THE Diamond in Donegal town is set to reopen to the public today following an extensive regeneration project. This is a partial reopening as there remains one small section of paving to be completed next month. A statement from Donegal County Council outlines: Advertisement “The project has seen the refurbishment of the iconic Diamond area […]
Loved-up Ramelton couple celebrate 70 years of marriage
By Dionne Meehan A LOVED-UP Ramelton couple celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary last week. Former Donegal County Councillor Ian McGarvey (93) and his wife Marjorie (91) celebrated 70 years of marriage with a special get together in the Silver Tassie Hotel last Saturday. Advertisement Ian first laid eyes on Marjorie at a dance in the […]
Monsignor Kevin Gillespie to celebrate 25 years of Ministry
MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie will celebrate the Silver Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood on July 4 at 7pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral with refreshments afterwards in Loreto Secondary School. Monsignor Gillespie is Parish Priest of Conwal and Leck and he is Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese since the departure of Bishop Alan McGuckian to […]
Donegal pharmacist demands new powers to deal with medicine shortages
BY JEROME HUGHES A PROMINENT Donegal pharmacist is urging the implementation of an emergency mechanism to address the challenges posed by medicine shortages, which are forcing the sale of unlicensed products. According to a new survey commissioned by Azure Pharmaceuticals, pharmacies are regularly selling unlicensed products. Advertisement Margaret O’Doherty from Raphoe Pharmacy is not surprised […]
Ongoing efforts to allocate Red Cross Creeslough funding
BY JEROME HUGHES THE Irish Red Cross has indicated that the €144,000 it is currently holding in its Creeslough fund will be allocated towards ongoing trauma support, youth development initiatives, and miscellaneous matters that may require financial support in the coming year. “These are issues identified by the community in our many consultation meetings,” a […]
Milford man mentored by acclaimed pianist
by Kate Heaney PERMISSION to practise on the Loreto Letterkenny’s Steinway piano, in advance of a 15-year-old getting ready to sit a Royal Irish Academy of Music exam, changed the life of a Milford teenager from which he has never looked back. Gerard O’Donnell was practising his pieces on the piano as people milled about […]
Staff at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary left shaken burglary
By Dionne Meehan THE STAFF at a Donegal animal sanctuary have been left “shaken” after an individual attempted to steal their collection money last night. Taking to social media to express their disgust, Donegal Donkey Sanctuary said the incident took place around 8:30pm last night. Advertisement “Around 8:30pm a white car dropped this individual off […]
Muireann Bradley performs for President at Áras an Uachtaráin
BALLYBOFEY singer Muireann Bradley has spoken of her honour at performing for President of Ireland Michael D Higgins in Áras an Uachtaráin. The young musician from Ballybofey has been making a huge name for herself in recent times; coming to prominence after performing on this year’s Jools Holland’s annual Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. Since then, she has been […]
Donegal jeweller backs made local campaign
A DONEGAL jewellery designer is backing a local campaign to support the growth of Ireland’s sustainable design and craft industry. Hannah McGuinness is helping to raise awareness by supporting supporting Design and Crafts Council Ireland’s (DCCI) Made Local campaign. The Glenties jewellery designer produces contemporary one off and limited-edition jewellery pieces. Her work focuses on the interplay between form, […]
Former RTE journalist Tommie Gorman has died
Former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman has died at the age of 68, his family have announced. After 41 years, Tommie signed off from RTÉ News for the final time in May 2021. RTÉ Director General, Kevin Bakhurst paid tribute to his former colleague and friend: “I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tommie Gorman. […]