THE fascinating story of a Lifford man who fought and died for Canada in the First World War has been unearthed by an Ontario historian. Frederick Leggatt features as part of Ron Dale’s ‘The Monuments Men’, a series of articles he has been writing for The Lake Report, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s first and most-read independent local newspaper. It is a […]
TD raises concerns over future of NowDoc
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has raised concerns for the future of the out-of-hours GP service NowDoc. This comes after news that a review into out-of-hours services in the region is currently being carried out. Possible changes to the operation of the out-of-hours service in the North-West could see Caredoc, who supply GPs for the NowDoc […]
Bus Éireann to investigate bus fire at Dry Arch
Bus Éireann has said an investigation will be launched to understand what caused a bus to catch fire on the Dry Arch Roundabout, Letterkenny at around 8.30pm last night. Thankfully all 15 passengers on board and the driver evacuated safely. In a statement Bus Éireann said the vehicle has been cleared from the road and […]
Top Tips to Managing Waste this New Year!
Donegal County Council has prepared some advice for you to manage your waste this New Year when excess waste is higher than normal. Check out this handy pocket guide to Waste Management in Donegal which provides useful information on things we can all do to make a difference here at home. Advertisement Recycling […]
Donegal League – 50 years of memories
BY JOE F As 2022 draws to a close, I took some time, Advertisement To put down on paper in this wee rhyme, Donegal League memories and stories, seen and heard, In the 50 years of (proper, Association) football which many have shared. I made my debut in ‘seventy seven, Went up to […]
Lifford store sells €50,000 Euromillions ticket
LOTTO players in the Lifford area are being urged to check their tickets after a local store sold a golden ticket. Old Daly’s was among ten shops across the state to sell Euromillions tickets worth €50,000 each. Three of the other winning tickets were bought in Dublin with players in Kildare, Louth, Cork, Tipperary, Westmeath […]
Donegal Primary Schools’ Sportshall Athletics to return
The programme is set to return in 2023 after a four-year break due to the impact of Covid-19
Shiels hopes Glenswilly can kick on after U21 success
It was a fine win for Glenswilly over Glenfin.
Defence Forces member dies in Lebanon
AN Irish peacekeeper has died after the vehicle he was in came under fire in Lebanon. The soldier’s identity or where he was from has not yet been released. In a statement this morning, Óglaigh na hÉireann said it was with deep regret that it had to confirm the death of one of its members. […]