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 […]
PARENTING: Having the neighbours’ kids around all the time – is it a good thing or not?
MANY people who live in a housing estate with lots of young families will agree that it’s fantastic for your kids to have neighbourhood playmates. There are plenty of days when I don’t feel the need to go anywhere to entertain my kids; I can just open the door and send them out to play […]
Family, friends and two wee suits: Aoife and Joseph’s ‘smooth as silk’ Ramelton wedding
By Tara McCormack Love was truly in the air as Ramelton native Aoife Gallagher and Joseph Proctor from Arranmore island celebrated their special day. The couple’s wedding was a day filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of heart-warming moments. Speaking to the Donegal News, Aoife shared her journey down the aisle: “We got married in […]
Gardaí investigating spate of burglaries in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating a spate of burglaries which took place in Letterkenny this week. The burglaries, which took place at seven premises, occurred between Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19. A Garda spokesperson said: “Enquiries are being carried out to establish any items which may have been taken.” Advertisement Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing and […]
Remembering ‘Mosie’ at Doon Well
THE sad passing of well-known Newmills woman Mary Rose Dullaghan almost a month ago, will be celebrated at one of her favourite places this evening. Known to many as ‘Mosie,’ Mrs Dullaghan passed away at the Donegal Hospice on Sunday, August 25 after a brave battle with illness. Her family have decided that instead of […]
Almost 3,000 wild deer culled in Donegal in one year
ALMOST 3,000 wild deer were culled in Donegal in one year, according to new data. Data released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to the Irish Deer Commission show a record number of 78,175 wild deer were culled in Ireland in the 12-month period up February 28, 2023. In Donegal, 2,704 wild deer were culled. […]
Driver detected 12 times over the limit
by Louise Doyle A DRIVER was found to be 12 times over the drink drive limit when stopped by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit at the weekend. The driver had no driving licence or insurance and the vehicle was 837 days out of tax when gardaí stopped the driver on Saturday, September 15. Advertisement The vehicle was seized […]
Grease on extractor fan raises fire concerns at Letterkenny nursing home
by Louise Doyle AN extractor unit over a cooking area had signs of significant grease or material build up and created a potential fire risk, an unannounced inspection at a Letterkenny nursing home found. The findings of the inspection carried out at Archview Lodge Nursing Home by Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) raised repeated fire precaution concerns. […]
Mac Lochlainn and Doherty selected by Sinn Féin to run in General Election
SINN Féin Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have been selected by their party to run in the upcoming General Election. The Sinn Féin convention took place yesterday evening at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. It is anticipated the General Election will be called either later this year or early in the New Year.
Road works to begin on Ballybofey-Stranorlar Bridge next week
ROAD works are set to commence on the Ballybofey-Stranorlar Bridge next week. Beginning on Monday, September 23, the road works are expected to last two weeks. The works are to take place at night between 8pm and 7am. Advertisement There will be traffic diversions in place.