by Louise Doyle A PROMINENT Letterkenny hairdressing salon manager has hailed a new initiative aimed at helping salon professionals recognise signs of abuse, and suitably signpost people to support services. Patrick Gildea, of Patrick Gildea Hairdressing, was one of a number of local professionals who attended the ‘Empowering Salon Professionals to Recognise and Respond to Domestic Violence, […]
Rebecca Browne’s family continue fight for answers two years after tragic death
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By Dionne Meehan FOR the family of Rebecca Browne, the past two years have been a painful journey of heartbreak and unanswered questions. Yesterday marked two years since the 21-year-old Derry woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a garda car during a night out in Buncrana. Advertisement In December 2024, the Browne […]
Weather: Dry with sunny spells developing through the day
TODAY will be dry with sunny spells developing through the day. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, coolest near northern coasts. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will develop in a light variable breeze. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.
Funeral today of Lifford businessman who passed away following workplace accident
THE funeral of a Lifford businessman who passed away as a result of a work place accident will take place today. Stephen Martin, of Carricknaslate, passed away in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, May 14. He was the owner of Martin Tyres, which is located on Bridge Street Lifford. Advertisement A Service will take place […]
Castlefinn teen marks nine years since life-saving transplant
AS 19-year-old Matthew Doherty from Castlefinn gets ready to sit his Leaving Certificate this June, he’s celebrating far more than an academic milestone – this year also marks nine years since he received a life-saving kidney transplant that gave him a second chance at life. Diagnosed in infancy with atypical HUS (haemolytic uraemic syndrome), a […]
Rathmullan footpath repairs on the way
JUST over €50,000 had been allocated for footpath repairs in Rathmullan. The news has been welcomed by Cllr. Pauric McGarvey who had tabled a motion at last week’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council saying that there was an “urgent need” for the repair and upgrading of many footpaths in the town. He said that […]
Relay for Life buzz is growing ahead of Saturday’s event
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By Caolagh Grimes THE Relay for Life buzz is growing in anticipation of the charity event on Saturday. The fundraiser will take place at the ATU from 4pm on Saturday and will be running for 24 hours. Relay for life is the largest cancer fundraiser across the globe, it has been taking place in Donegal […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with some sunshine
THIS morning will be mainly dry with some sunshine. This afternoon showers will develop in many areas. Some will be heavy with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Advertisement They’ll gradually die out around nightfall. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees with light or variable breezes. Tonight, any lingering showers will die out and […]
€2.2 million allocated to Donegal childcare services
Four Donegal childcare services have been allocated €2.2 million to deliver 165 additional early learning and childcare places. The funding is being delivered through the Building Blocks Extension Scheme announced by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Creeslough Community Childcare Services will get €500,000 for a community extension to deliver 44 additional places; […]
Low morale compromising health service delivery
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Urgent action needed to address ‘dire situation’, Fórsa conference in Letterkenny told