Emotion amid the drama – Donal ‘Mandy’ savours election triumph


By Paddy Walsh On Saturday as the tally figures projected positive news for Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, he was absent for a period from the count centre at the Aura Leisure Complex. Away from the noise and bustle and instead standing in the quiet of Conwal graveyard where his brother, Manus, is laid to rest. Advertisement […]


A special day for Fr Anthony, his family and friends 


By Paddy Walsh On an occasion blessed by its solemnity and the music and song of the combined choirs, St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny played host to the ordination of Stranorlar man, Fr. Anthony Hartnett on Sunday. A packed congregation watched the ceremony as he was ordained into the priesthood by former Bishop of the […]


Fianna Fáil ‘extremely disappointed’ to lose Glenties seat


By Sabrina Sweeney IT was a poignant night for Anthony Molloy and the Fianna Fáil team in Glenties as the party managed to secure just one seat on Donegal County Council. While Molloy polled strongly and saw his vote rise by 53 per cent, party stalwart Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher admitted they were “extremely disappointed”. […]


Decision on Creeslough development delayed


By Jerome Hughes A MUCH-ANTICIPATED decision on whether to grant planning permission for rebuilding a commercial premises on the site of the devastating Creeslough explosion which was due today has been delayed. Dozens of objections to the proposed development have been lodged with Donegal County Council. Advertisement It is understood the council has written to […]


Redress Party and Independents open talks over forming council pact


By Kate Heaney and Diarmaid Doherty NOW that the electorate have chosen their 37 Donegal County Councillors the negotiations have already started  to decide which party members or independents get which roles in advance of next Friday’s first full council meeting. Talks have taken place between some independents and the 100% Redress Party with a […]


20 new jobs for beauty industry workers in Letterkenny


There is good news for beauty industry workers this week as Thérapie Clinic seek twenty staff to take up positions at their new clinic at Letterkenny retail park. There are a variety of roles available, mostly beauty specialists and medical practitioners including nurses, doctors and dentists, but some admin positions will also be available including […]