By Dionne Meehan THE family of a 96-year-old woman have dubbed Letterkenny University Hospital a “shambles” after their mother was given the wrong wristband on arrival at the Emergency Department. Inishowen woman, Christina Beattie (96), attended the hospital’s Emergency Department after falling ill at home. Advertisement But her family have spoken of their shock after […]
Letterkenny’s oldest shop changes hands
By Kate Heaney AN almost seventy-year tenure at Letterkenny’s oldest family owned shop has come to an end as Lester Speer hands over the reins of his family’s well known drapery store to new owner Philip Browne. Mr Browne has bought the shop which has been in the retail trade on Letterkenny’s Main Street now […]
Severe weather warning for rain for Donegal
MET ÉIREANN has issued a severe weather warning for the early hours of tomorrow morning. The weather warning is in place from 12am tomorrow, Monday until 4am. Between those times, there will be very heavy and thundery rain. Advertisement Possible impacts of this weather will be localised flooding and very difficult travelling conditions.
Birthday celebrations for Kathleen Bonnar
Kathleen Bonnar who celebrated her 88th birthday this week on the Letterkenny Reunion Mystery Tour to Bundoran. Kathleen is pictured with from left, front, Joseph Gallagher and James Friel. Back row, Grace Friel, Fiona Gallagher, Cathy McGuigan, Elaina Gallagher and Eileen Gallagher.
Celebrating 30 years of Lifford Old Courthouse
SPECIAL celebrations this month will mark 30 years of history, culture and entertainment at Lifford Old Courthouse. Lifford Old Courthouse was built in 1746 and served as both a courthouse and county gaol. It ceased to operate as a Courthouse in 1938 and from that time was partially used by Donegal County Council and gradually the building […]
Donegal journalist seeking top NUJ post
by Connie Duffy A DONEGAL journalist is amongst the eight runners for the post of editor of the Journalist, the National Union of Journalists journal for members. Gerard Cunningham, a native of Glencolmcille, is a freelance journalist living in Co Kildare. Advertisement He writes for local and national outlets on topics as varied as crime and […]
FRESH TAKE: Disturbing scenes in Belfast show that hatred knows no borders
By Sabrina Sweeney The sight of the Irish tricolour and Union flag flying side by side at an anti-immigration protest in Belfast at the weekend was certainly a feast for the eyes. Belfast is well accustomed to rioting and thuggery. The tricolour atop a bonfire during the summer has been a familiar sight down through […]
Letterkenny Reunion: A wonderful success on so many fronts
It’s sad to think that this week’s Letterkenny Reunion celebrations will be the last ever such event for the town. A celebration that began back in 1991, has been a wonderful success on so many fronts. The Reunion was the brainchild of local friends Jimmy Sweeney and Johnny Joe McCollum who found themselves wondering how […]
INTERVIEW: Ben Harkin, Fianna Fáil’s bright young thing
By Kate Heaney FIANNA Fáil’s newest aspiring politician looking to represent Donegal in Dáil Eireann is 23 year-old Ben Harkin from Termon. He is one of six party members who are hoping to be selected by the party here to contest the next General Election late this year or early next year. Advertisement The nominees […]
Donegal woman is a finalist in brown bread competition
ST Johnston woman Maureen McLaughlin is through to the finals of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition. Maureen is a member of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association Donegal Federation. She is one of eight finalists in the competition which will be judged at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska in County Laois from September 17 to 19. […]