By Rebecca Crockett FIVE schools in Donegal will be the first to offer the new Leaving Certificate subject of Drama, Film, and Theatre Studies. It was announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley that 57 schools had been selected to introduce the subject into their Leaving certificate curriculum. It is part of the Senior Cycle […]
Southwest Donegal team set to take part in MacRory Cup
FIVE Donegal secondary schools will come together to compete in the MacRory Cup as Donegal have two representatives in the pinnacle of Ulster schools football. Colaiste Na Carraige, St Catherine’s VS, Killybegs, St Columba’s Comprehensive, Glenties, Pobalscoil Na Rosann, and Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair will all compete as one team under the banner of Southwest Donegal. […]
Paralympics: Team Ireland scoop silver in the women’s B road race after an incredible battle with Team GB
Katie-George Dunlevy and her pilot Linda Kelly have this afternoon scooped silver for Team Ireland in the women’s B road race at Clichy-sous-Bois in Paris. It was a trojan effort and is an outstanding achievement for the Irish team who led almost all the way in the 99.4km race but were heartbreakingly overtaken by Team […]
Canon David Crooks: ‘I’m looking forward to Sunday worship from the pews’
Popular Reverend to retire after almost 50 years this weekend By Evelyn Cullen WITH almost 50 years under his collar since his ordination in 1977, Reverend Canon David Crooks hangs up his vestments as the longest serving Church of Ireland rector in Killea as well as All Saints since it became a parish in its own right. Advertisement […]
Woman (80s) dies following weekend collision in Inver
A WOMAN (80s) who sustained serious injuries in a collision on Sunday has passed away. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries earlier today. Meanwhile, a man in his 50s has been arrested and charged by gardaí. Advertisement He is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court tomorrow […]
One hospitalised following Lifford collision
By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a collision in Lifford today. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí attended the scene of a collision today at Lifford roundabout at 3.45pm. Advertisement “One female was removed from the scene to University Hospital Letterkenny with non-life threatening injuries. “Investigations ongoing.”
Death of Kathleen Doherty
THE death has occurred of Kathleen Doherty (née McCrory), 7 Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny. Ms Doherty passed away peacefully at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny on Tuesday, August 13. Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday, August 15 from 12 noon until 10pm, with rosary at 9pm. Advertisement Requiem Mass will […]