THE Donegal branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is gearing up for World Down Syndrome Day on March 31. Ahead of the big day, the branch is shining a spotlight on one of their wonderful members Seán Boyle from Arranmore, who has just turned 18. Seán demonstrates remarkable commitment by traveling from Arranmore Island by ferry […]
Donegal man jailed for eleven years for sexual abuse of two teenage girls
By Isabel Hayes A Donegal man who sexually abused two teenage girls more than 25 years ago, regularly creeping into one girl’s bed in the night to rape her, has been jailed for eleven years. Andrew Robert John McElhinney (59) of Muntermellon, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of seven […]
‘Resilient’ Charles Dooher shows strong signs of recovery
By Róise Collins A LIFFORD man, who was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack in his home, is showing significant signs of recovery. Charles Dooher, 26, sustained catastrophic injuries following the attack by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20. Advertisement Mr Dooher was airlifted to Belfast Victoria Hospital in […]
Meeting cancelled as a mark of respect following death of councillor’s mother
FOLLOWING the sad passing Cllr Michael McClafferty’s mother last night, the Glenties Municipal District meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled as a mark of respect. The meeting will now take place in two weeks’ time on Tuesday, March 25 at 11am. Bridie McClafferty, of Fanmore, Falcarragh passed away in the Lake House Nursing Home, […]
Sadness following sudden passing of young Donegal woman in New York
THERE is a dark cloud over the parish of Ardara following the sudden passing of a young local woman in New York. Jenna Shovlin, of The Rock, Narin passed away suddenly in Manhattan, New York on Saturday, March 8. Ms Shovlin’s local GAA club Clg Ard An Ratha led tributes. Advertisement “Jenna was a beautiful […]
€2.6m deal for endoscopy unit at Letterkenny University Hospital
By Chris Ashmore The HSE has agreed to enter into a €2.68 million deal with an English company to extend the rental period of a purpose built Mobile Endoscopy Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital, the Donegal News can reveal. An endoscopy is a procedure used in medicine to look inside the body and is used […]
Almost 300 children with disabilities left waiting for vital assessments
ALMOST 300 children in Donegal with disabilities have been left waiting for their vital assessment. Figures provided to Donegal TD Pádraig MacLochlainn reveal 284 children with disabilities in Donegal are waiting to be assessed. Deputy MacLochlainn said the shocking figure highlights the failure to provide basic services to children most in need. Advertisement “We know that […]
Weather: Mainly dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be mainly dry with some patches of mist for a time this morning. Later we will see a fair amount of cloud and some sunny spells. A few patches of drizzle are possible. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight will be cold and dry with clear spells in many areas […]
Over €6,000 raised for North West Breast Cancer despite event cancellation
The Committee of the Breast Cancer Ball in Letterkenny has announced that over €6,000 has been raised for breast cancer support and research despite the event’s cancellation. The much-anticipated Ball originally scheduled for December 2024 had to be cancelled due to severe storm conditions. However, despite this setback, the response from ticket holders and sponsors […]
Donegal professional comic book artist gets booked for Dublin Comic Con
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL man Reese Hannigan is gearing up to make his Comic Con debut next weekend in Dublin. Advertisement The Lifford man is Ireland’s youngest professional comic book artist, working on major projects such as ‘Star Wars Hyperspace Stories: A Bad Batch’ for publishers across the pond. Growing up in Lifford, Reese […]