by Paddy Walsh HISTORY donned a legal gown this week to bring the Supreme Court to Donegal for the first time since it was established over a hundred years ago. Five Judges, including the Chief Justice, Donal O’Donnell, presided over the case of Imran v the Minister for Justice, at Letterkenny Courthouse on Monday – marking […]
Emergency services tackle fire at Doagh Famine Village
EMERGENCY services are currently tackling a blaze at Doagh Famine Village in Inishowen. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are currently assisting the local fire service at the scene of a fire at a premises in Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal. “There is no further information available at this time.”
Falcarragh twins lose their locks for children’s charity
TWIN sisters Aoibhinn and Alice McGowan have made a heartfelt gesture by donating their hair to support children battling serious illness, as part of the Locks of Love for LauraLynn campaign. The 10 year old twins from Falcarragh recently had their hair cut at Hairdos in Churchill by stylists Breda and Chloe, in support of […]
A weekend of celebration planned at Maggie’s Tavern
ADVERTISING FEATURE Maggie’s Tavern in St. Johnston will be buzzing with celebration this May Bank Holiday weekend as Alice Lynch marks an incredible milestone — 30 years at the helm of one of Donegal’s most loved venues. Running from May 2 to 4, the weekend promises a packed schedule of live music, free food, family […]
Donegal nun played key role in televised coverage of Pope Francis’ funeral
By Paddy Walsh A DONEGAL born nun played a key role in RTÉ television’s coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday. Sister Mary Barron, who hails from Manorcunningham, was appointed by the late Pontiff as a member of the Dicastery for Evangelization two years ago. Advertisement She and Rome based cleric, […]
Letterkenny teenager Kalize McGuigan remembered for her courageous spirit
LETTERKENNY teenager Kalize McGuigan was remembered for having a courageous spirit, at her funeral Mass on Monday. Kalize, of 45 Windmill View, Letterkenny, passed away at the weekend. She was just 13-years-old. Mass of the Angels took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday. Advertisement Addressing the congregation, Chief Celebrant, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie said Kalize […]
Letterkenny woman left frightened after Moroccan husband intimidated
By Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY woman has spoken of her upset after she said her Moroccan-born husband was “goaded into a fight by two men” who “got up in his face and shouted at him” while on his way home from work. The woman, who did not wish to be named, was speaking out after […]
140 teachers in Donegal were not registered with Teaching Council
By Louise Doyle A TOTAL of 140 teachers not registered with the Teaching Council worked as substitutes in Donegal schools in 2023 and 2024, we can reveal. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by this newspaper show the majority of teachers not registered with the Teaching Council in Donegal worked in primary schools. Advertisement […]
Uisce Éireann issues Water Conservation Order for Milford Regional Public Water Supply
A HOSEPIPE ban will take effect for the Milford Regional Public Water Supply at midnight on Tuesday, May 6, and will remain in place for six weeks. The Water Conservation Order has been issued in a bid to safeguard water supplies for essential purposes. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water […]
Weather: Largely dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
TODAY will be largely dry with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. There is a chance of a few light showers in coastal areas. Highest temperatures will range from 13 to 16 degrees, with mostly light or moderate northerly breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with clear spells. Cloud will increase in the […]