FOUR sisters who raffled off their Donegal home have presented a chunk of the profits to the hospital they credit for giving their mother a precious extra 18 months. Susan Gallagher and her sisters Marcia, Johanne and Dorothy lost both their parents, Ben and Lyndell, in the space of two months in 2018. According to […]
Ballybofey musician tuning up to help mica families
A Donegal musician is donating all proceeds from his upcoming Christmas single to families caught up in the mica crisis. Thomas Bonner made the generous decision after listening to the plight of some of the thousands of people whose homes are crumbling around them. The Ballybofey man will launch his aptly named festive tune ‘The […]
Over 100 new jobs for Killybegs
OVER 100 people are to be employed at a new €50 million ingrediant manufacturing plant in Killybegs. Bio-Marine Ingredients, which is majority owned by Killybegs fishermen, hopes to begin construction of the project in the second half of next year. Work is already under way to clear the site. Bio-Marine CEO Jason Whooley said the […]
Sixty-six family law cases listed for one day
A backlog in the family law court means couples in Donegal are having to wait up to nine months for a divorce hearing. Concerns have existed for a number of years over family law proceedings in Ireland. A 2019 report said the current system was characterised by “lengthy waiting lists, overworked judges and out-of-date surroundings”. […]
Harps star to feature in latest episode of TG4 show
FINN Harps star Eloka Asoukah will feature on TG4 this evening as part of Eire Nua, a new series exploring Ireland’s growing multiculturism. Over the summer and with foreign travel out of the question presenter Hector Ó hEochagáin hit the road to seek out those from overseas who have made Ireland their home. From Brazil to the […]
Letterkenny man recalls Melbourne earthquake
A LETTERKENNY man living in Melbourne has spoken of the moment the city began to shake. South east Australia was rocked by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, damaging buildings and causing mass panic. Unlike neighbouring New Zealand, quakes are uncommon in Australia and yesterday’s was the largest to hit the country in years. Mike […]
Busy autumn ahead for musician Thomas Bonner
A busy autumn and winter lies ahead for Donegal musician Thomas Bonner with a new single and a Christmas record in the pipeline. Also in there between now and the end of the year will be the official launch of his second album ‘Fearless’. The rollercoaster begins on October 1 with the release of ‘Drop […]
Grandmother’s knitting needles craft an inspiration
A pair of knitting needles gifted by her grandmother has inspired a Letterkenny woman to start her own crafting business.
Pensioner dies in Inishowen crash
A man in his 80s has died following a crash in Inishowen. Gardaí are investigating the fatal collision that occurred at Greenbank, Quigley’s Point, Muff at around 5.30pm yesterday. The collision involved two vehicles. The male driver aged in his 80s, the sole occupant of his vehicle, was fatally injured. The driver and passenger – […]
Families reveal heartbreak of watching their homes crumble
Thousands march in Lifford for latest mica protest