A LUCKY Donegal winner has scooped €50,000 with Prize Bonds. The lucky bond was purchased in 2016. There were over 9,137 prizes awarded in the latest Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €762,200. Advertisement In addition to a €500,000 prize awarded on the last weekly draw of every calendar month, there are weekly draws where the […]
Tragic sibling crash victims laid to rest
by Kate Heaney THE brother and sister in their seventies, who tragically lost their lives in a two car collision in Kilmacrennan on Wednesday night, were laid to rest yesterday following separate Requiem Masses in Carrigart and Termon. The kind and caring nature of each of the siblings was recalled at both services. Advertisement The […]
HSE to publish review of perinatal deaths annually
The HSE has announced that a review in perinatal deaths in Ireland over the past three years is to begin shortly. This will then become an annual audit in a bid to identify “anything that can be learned so as to improve services for the future”. The review will cover the years from 2021 to […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Using apps for a good purpose
Kids overindulging in screen time can lead to all sorts of battles at home, but this week, I’m focusing on the best app that my daughter uses on her tablet; Duolingo. According to a quick google search, Duolingo is the most popular language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app in the world, with more […]
Kilcar man graduates with degree in pharmacy
Patrick McNelis, from Kilcar, Donegal, who graduated with a 2:1 degree in Pharmacy. He would like to thank his father, Michael, his brother, Tony and his dissertation supervisor in 4th year, Dr. Ahmed Abuelhana for his help in getting him through the tough final year.
Victim impact statement not allowed in Danielle case
The mum Danielle McLaughlin has spoken of her upset at being denied to make a victim impact statement if her daughter’s murder accused is found guilty
Letterkenny Reunion to come to an end
Over thirty years since it came into existence, it has brought huge numbers of emigrants from abroad back to their home town.
Behavioural issues in children rising – Donegal analyst
Changes in how children spend their time is leading to increased behavioural issues, a Donegal practitioner has warned.
Letterkenny woman graduates with First Class Honours Degree
Mirren McFeely, Letterkenny, daughter of Anthony and Bernie McFeely, recently graduated from Ulster University Belfast School of Art with 1st Class Honours Degree Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design and Illustration. She has been chosen as a Graduate in Residence in her field for 24/25 at Belfast School of Art. If you have a graduation photograph […]
Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre extends ‘green’ welcome
LETTERKENNY’S Regional Cultural Centre has launched a unique initiative in a bid to welcome newcomers to the county. The ‘Shared Roots’ initiative will see a ‘green’ welcome being given to newcomers to the county, with the kind gesture of a small plant from their new Shared Roots shelf. As moving to a new place can be challenging, the staff […]