DONEGAL TD, Pat the Cope Gallagher, has announced that a grant of €10,350 has been approved for the construction of a swim shelter at Gola Island pier. The funding, allocated through the Clar Measure 3 programme, aims to enhance community facilities on offshore islands. The new shelter will serve multiple purposes, providing a space for swimmers, ferry […]
A special goodbye: Family member returns to pay his respects following fatal collision
By Dionne Meehan Amid the sadness that has followed the death of Anthony Gallagher in the St. Patrick’s Day fatal collision in Letterkenny, there was a poignant moment this week as the youngest member of the Gallagher family returned to his home town to pay his respects. Given up for adoption as a child, Gerard […]
Council urges caution following notice of High Fire Risk
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange, for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until midday on Friday, March 21. Donegal County Council has appealed to landowners and members of the public […]
Digger bucket stolen in Ardara
GARDAÍ are appealing for the assistance of the public in relation to a theft incident that occurred at Gortnacart, Ardara between Midnight on Thursday, March 6 and 2pm on Tuesday, March 11. At some point during that time period, a stone rake digger bucket (suitable for use on a JCB) was stolen from that area. […]
Donegal projects to benefit from €1.33 million funding announcement
TWENTY-TWO Donegal projects are set to benefit from funding of €1.33 million under the Community Centres Investment Fund. The scheme is specifically for community centres and can provide capital funding up to €100,000 for some centres while smaller applications are capped at €25,000. Typically grants can be used for refurbishment and improvements of existing community […]
PARENTING: Sometimes the most difficult question of all to answer is ‘Why?’
By Louise Flanagan The way that Trump and his crony JD Vance barked at Vladimir Zelensky last weekend was a televised atrocity. Like anyone else with a brain cell, I was truly horrified to watch such a display of bullying and bigotry unfold – and in the Oval Office, of all unfathomable places. My kids […]
Cara Hannon to receive posthumous Masters Degree
THE bright sky in Letterkenny this morning stood in stark contrast to the grief in the hearts of the friends, family, colleagues and students of Cara Hannon as they bid their final farewell to her at her funeral mass at the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Though the loss is profound, Fr Kieran McAteer, who […]
The Third Degree: Tracey Alexander
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 […]