“We Never Thought These Days Were Possible Again” – Donegal domestic abuse survivors celebrate life-changing days with Safe Bonds programme WOMEN and children affected by domestic abuse across Donegal are being given opportunities to heal, reconnect and create memories they once thought were out of reach, thanks to the inspiring work of Donegal Domestic Violence […]
Sean ‘Wizard’ McGowan’s family thank public after medical incident
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THE family of legendary Finn Harps player Sean ‘Wizard’ McGowan have thanked those who assisted him after he suffered a medical emergency at the weekend. Mr McGowan was playing at the Ballybofey United Legends match on Saturday when he became unwell about 20 minutes into the game. Thanks to the quick actions of those present […]
Gaoth Dobhair native celebrates her 100th birthday in Scotland
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WARM congratulations have been extended to Gaoth Dobhair native Margaret Carmichael who recently reached the remarkable milestone of her 100th birthday which she celebrated with family members and friends in Clydebank. Affectionately and better known locally as Maggie Bhán (née Gallagher), she is originally from Sleeghan, Derrybeg and is the daughter of the late Peadar […]
Daniel and Margo among the stars at charity concert in Dunlewey
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THE annual charity Country Music Show was held in Dunlewey on Bank Holiday Monday drawing big crowds who enjoyed another brilliant day of entertainment. The line-up of singers included Clann Mhic Ruairí from Ranafast, John Cannon and his daughter Diane, Shaunie Crampsey, Conor O’Donnell, Daniel O’Donnell and his sister, Margo. This is the sixth year […]
HSE asked to explain hospital cancer delays
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By Sean Murphy NEW figures show that Letterkenny hospital breast cancer referrals take longer than two weeks – which contravenes target times. The figures come from the HSE’s latest management data report. Advertisement It shows that almost 90 per cent of urgent breast cancer referrals in April were not seen on time at Letterkenny University […]
Long-awaited file on Creeslough tragedy sent to DPP
A long-awaited file on the Creeslough tragedy has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) sent its report to the DPP this week, which will now be used with other submitted files to complete the criminal investigation into the tragedy. On October 7, 2022, an explosion in […]
Cost of living sends university bill soaring in Donegal
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By Sean Murphy THE cost-of-living crisis means attending third-level education in the county has never been dearer, according to new figures. But Donegal’s largest town still has the lowest overall costs nationally for students living away from home, it is claimed. Advertisement The comparison website switcher.ie singled out Letterkenny in its newly published yearly Student […]
Controversial €1bn Ten-T project hit with objections
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HUNDREDS of people have opposed the €1bn Ten-T road project with objections covering a plethora of deep concerns. Over 200 families, farmers, businesses, engineers and solicitors from various areas – such as Letterkenny, Stranorlar, Ballybofey, and Lifford, but also Tipperary, Wexford, Roscommon, and Longford – have responded to the historic road scheme, which is the biggest […]
Fears for missing teenager last seen 50kms from home
Gardai issue appeal for Letterkenny girl who went missing at weekend A TEENAGER has been missing from her home for over three days. The girl was last spotted 50 kms from her home on Sunday and has not been seen since. Advertisement Gardai are now asking the public for help to find Elisabeta Milosiu (17). […]
Sadness as one of Donegal’s oldest people dies
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A GRANDMOTHER who celebrated her 106th birthday earlier this year has sadly passed away. Much loved Nora Shovlin of Bavin in Kilcar died peacefully at home on Tuesday, surrounded by her loving family. When Nora quietly celebrated her 100th birthday six years ago in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, loved ones heard how she had […]