by Paul Bradley Ballybofey woman Tracey Alexander is the face of Alexander’s of Ballybofey. She tells us how she marries traditional and modern, how small businesses are being well supported locally, the need for a better traffic management system in the town and what makes a good friend. Advertisement Hi Tracey, thank you for doing this […]
Launch of the ‘Our Roads, Our Safety’ art competition
Donegal County Council, Donegal Road Safety Working Group and Finn Harps Football Club have once again teamed up to promote road safety with the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. Primary school students across Donegal are invited to showcase their creativeness and help raise awareness about road safety through taking part in the competition. This […]
Deep sadness following passing of Odhrán O’Donnell, Churchill
THERE is much sadness in Churchill and in Letterkenny today at the news of the passing of Odhrán O’Donnell, Cruckraw, Churchill. He died peacefully at his late residence on Thursday, surrounded by his loving family. Odhran, a much loved and hugely popular member of the community, had been in ill-health in recent times. Advertisement He […]
“Child sex abuse was a difficult time”
by Róise Collins Fr Michael Herrity retires from priesthood after a devoted 56 years RETIRING Parish Priest Michael Herrity has recalled the highs and lows of his pastoral life, recalling both the deep hurt and shock when child sex abuse came to light and his joy in serving so many parishioners. Advertisement Fr Herrity was ordained in […]
40 years later for “snow baby” – Happy Birthday Pauline
BURTONPORT woman Pauline Moulds (nee Sweeney) celebrated her 40th birthday at the weekend with family at a function in Caisleáin Óir, Annagry, four decades after her dramatic birth hit the headlines. The mother of three was joined by her husband Jonathan, sons Thomas and Jack, daughter Amelia, her parents Robert and Maisie, siblings, in-laws, nieces and […]
Exhibition celebrates the lives of Donegal women
by Evelyn Cullen TODAY, Donegal women are among the most educated and independent women in the world, enjoying freedoms and status equal to men. In December, a Donegal County Council Gender Pay Gap Report showed that women on average occupy higher paid roles than men in the council. But it wasn’t always this way. Advertisement […]
Reigning Mary from Dungloe welcomes birth of new baby boy
The reigning Mary from Dungloe has welcomed the birth of her new baby boy. Clare O’Donnell from Letterkenny, was the 57th winner of the Mary from Dungloe title back in August 2024. She also works as a popular pharmacy technician in Brennan’s Pharmacy in the town. Advertisement “Massive congratulations to our reigning Mary Clare […]
