By Dionne Meehan IT felt like any ordinary Sunday night. Martin and Anthony Gallagher left their home at Charlie Daly Terrace to enjoy a night out at a local pub in the lead up to St Patrick’s Day. Advertisement Unaware of the heartbreak that lay ahead, the brothers spent the evening enjoying themselves before deciding […]
Killygordon residents object to major foods operator plans
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by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS of Crossroads in Killygordon have appealed a decision by Donegal County Council to grant retention permission for the change of use of an existing dwelling house to office accommodation for the use of an adjacent major foods operation. In their written appeal to An Bord Pleanála, three residents of the Road, Crossroads, […]
Illistrin NS 5k postponed due to yellow weather warning
THERE will be disappointment this afternoon as the Illistrin National School’s parents association have taken to social media this afternoon to announce the postponement of their annual 5k run and walk. The event which was meant to take place this evening June 12, was postponed due to the yellow weather warning that has been put […]
Newly elected Mayor highlights importance of ‘mutual respect’
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By Chris Ashmore THE new Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has spoken of the importance of having “mutual respect” and working as a team to advance projects during his term of office. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan was elected as the new mayor at the council’s annual general meeting which was held in Milford on Tuesday. […]
Murdered Kerry farmer was a long time supporter of Donegal Rally
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By Dionne Meehan MURDERED Kerry farmer Michael Gaine was regular spectator at the Donegal International Rally, the Donegal News has learned. Mr Gaine was a big fan of rallying and a talented rally driver and his love of the sport was celebrated at his funeral last weekend when one of his rally cars led the funeral cortege. […]
‘Lifetime sentence’ for woman’s family as her killer to be released in four years
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by Louise Doyle THE family of a young Donegal woman killed by her partner six years ago have spoken of their ‘lifetime sentence’ as her killer is set for release in four years’ time. Mum-of-two Jasmine McMonagle (27) was found strangled and beaten to death in her home in Killygordon in January 2019. Advertisement Her partner, Richard […]
EXCLUSIVE: Letterkenny man recalls final moments with brother before St Patrick’s Day tragedy
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By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man who survived a devastating road traffic collision that claimed the life of his brother, has recalled the final words they shared moments before tragedy struck. Martin Gallagher, whose brother Anthony was killed just metres away from their home in the early hours of St Patrick’s Day, said he is […]
Caroline McHugh is the new principal at Loreto, Letterkenny
CAROLINE McHugh has been appointed the new principal of Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. She takes over from Gerardine Mullen who announced her retirement in March. Ms McHugh joined the staff at Loreto eight years ago as Deputy Principal. Advertisement Ms Mullen today confirmed her appointment as principal and offered Ms McHugh her congratulations. “Personally, […]
Warning amid a rise in bogus callers in Donegal
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GARDAÍ are appealing to family members of vulnerable loved ones to watch out for them amid a rise in bogus callers to houses in Donegal. They say that some people have fallen victim to bogus callers in recent weeks, and in the wake of this they have issued advice to those with family members who may […]
5,064 Donegal families to receive back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance
A total of 5,064 families in Donegal will automatically receive the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance in July. Nationally, more that 114,000 families will automatically get the allowance, with over €54 million being provided for this year’s scheme. Advertisement Welcoming the opening of applications for the allowance by Minister for Social Protection, […]