WITH half of the ballot boxes now opened at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, so far tally figures are showing that presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has 66 per cent of the county’s vote. Meanwhile, Heather Humphreys has received 18 percent of the votes, while Jim Gavin received four per cent of votes. So far, […]
How a chain of coincidences helped save the life of Annagry toddler
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On a cold and damp November evening last year, Annagry was left shocked when a near tragedy rocked the tight-knit village. The nightmare was averted thanks to the heroic efforts of Ihor Burkun and Sinéad Boyle, who were on Tuesday recognised at a national award ceremony by Water Safety Ireland for their bravery. Both had […]
Man (70s) to stand trial charged with 28 indecent assault allegations
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A DONEGAL man aged in his 70s is to stand trial charged with 28 indecent assault charges. The man, who cannot be named as a reporting restriction is in place preventing his identity being made public, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. He did not speak during the brief hearing. Advertisement He is charged […]
Voting gets underway in the Presidential Election
VOTING is underway in the Presidential Election. Polling stations across the county opened this morning at 7am, and will close tonight at 10pm. The count centre at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny will open at 9am tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 24. Advertisement You can find out where your nearest polling station is by checking […]
Weather: Cool, cloudy and damp start to the day
IT will be cool, cloudy and damp this morning as scattered showers drift down across the province. Sunny spells will develop for a time later this morning as the showers clear but cloud will return later this afternoon bringing further showers too. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will become rather cloudy […]
Cheque presented from Patsy Collins memorial match
For the family and friends of Patsy Collins, his memory was celebrated in a special way this week at the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny. Back in August, a memorial match was played at Leckview Park, organised by Letterkenny Rovers, in memory of a man who was a valued club member and a friend to so […]
Donegal man’s walk in memory of his late wife raises much needed funds
A Donegal man who undertook a fundraising walk of the Camino in memory of his late wife has presented a cheque from the funds raised to Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice. Retired judge, Seán MacBride from Moville, who completed part of the Camino, a historic pilgrimage route, in memory of his late wife, […]
Residents to fight active travel plans
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BALLYMACOOL residents are to vehemently oppose active travel plans on their doorstep, which would see the creation of a cycle lane and the construction of a parking bay to replace spaces currently outside their homes. Close to 100 people attended a public meeting in the Station House Hotel on Tuesday night, where residents voiced their fears that […]
Tributes paid to popular Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn
TOUCHING tributes have been paid following the death of beloved Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn. Seamus, who was a Derry native, worked as a Spanish teacher in Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. Following the sad news of his passing yesterday, Loreto Secondary School took to social media to pay a touching tribute to the father of […]
Weather: Rain will clear this morning leaving sunny spells
TODAY will start off wet with rain in many areas. Rain will gradually clear through the morning. Sunshine and showers will follow. Advertisement Showers will become heavier this evening with hail possible. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, showers will continue, some heavy with hail possible. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. […]