By Dionne Meehan MOURNERS at the funeral of Letterkenny man Ryan Chan were asked to keep his partner Megan and their two children in their thoughts at this sad time. Fr Eamonn Kelly, the celebrant at this morning’s Funeral Mass spoke of the sadness within the community since Ryan’s untimely passing in Albufeira, Portugal earlier […]
Road works to commence on Ballybofey-Stranorlar Bridge this evening
ROAD works will commence on the Ballybofey-Stranorlar Bridge this evening. The works are expected to last two weeks and will take place at night between 8pm and 7am. There will be traffic diversions in place.
Pringle will run for re-election in upcoming general election
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has confirmed that he will run for re-election in the upcoming general election. Deputy Pringle said: “As an independent, I’ve always put people first, not party. I’m for real change that will put Donegal people and people around the country at the centre of Government thinking. That’s what’s been […]
Council to chop down ancient oak despite residents’ pleas
by Dionne Meehan DONEGAL County Council has confirmed it is forging ahead with plans to chop down a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite residents’ desperate pleas. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, is due to be removed to make way for a new cycle path, which is part of […]
Ryan Chan to be laid to rest today
by Kate Heaney THE funeral takes place in Letterkenny today of Ryan Chan, who was found dead in a police cell in Albufeira earlier this month. Mr Chan’s remains were repatriated from Portugal with the assistance of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust after his body was discovered in a police cell on September 11. Advertisement The […]
‘I still grieve for my baby’s first year’
Rape survivor who was attacked next to her newborn speaks of her ordeal
A new Sensory Room opens in Ionad Naomh Pádraig in Gaoth Dobhair
By Tommy Curran A NEW sensory room which is equipped with interactive and integrated lighting, visual and sound effects was officially opened upstairs in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Gaoth Dobhair last Thursday. The room was officially opened by Ann Marie Crosse, Sláintecare, Healthy Communities Co-Ordinator. Advertisement The blessing of the new room was performed by Fr. Brian […]
Could Ireland’s most OATstanding oats be grown in Donegal?
CALLING all Donegal oat growers! Flahavan’s are delighted to once again announce their “Oat Grower of the Year Award” competition for 2024. This prestigious award recognises the outstanding efforts and dedication of both Conventional and Organic Oat Growers in producing top-quality oats. The Waterford-based family food business, who have been producing Ireland’s favourite porridge for […]
Keadue men walk to paradise…
KEADUE native Paddy Ferry and his son Patrick, a resident in Edinburgh, completed a 46-mile sponsored charity walk last weekend from Edinburgh to Celtic Park in Glasgow. Funds were raised for the Edinburgh Food Project and the Celtic Charitable Foundation. This is in keeping with the founding ethos of Celtic when a Sligo man, Brother […]