A NUMBER of replica fishing boats are starting to appear on waters on an island off the west Donegal coast. The craftsmanship of Michael Finbarr Rodgers is visible in a number of eye-catching pieces which have been moored along a lake on Tory island in recent days. “Everybody on the island appreciates them, they enjoy […]
More movement allowed as phase two starts on Monday
PHASE 2 OF easing Covid-19 restrictions is due to kick in next Monday, should public health officials advise it’s safe to proceed to the next phase of Ireland’s roadmap. Recent weeks have seen the country slowly move towards some semblance of normality during Phase 1 and, for the first time since lockdown measures were introduced, […]
More medical services to resume at LUH from Monday
“It will take a significant amount of time before we get anywhere near the capacity that the hospital had before Covid,”
Special delivery for older customers in Letterkenny
The message says: This is just a little note to let you all know we are thinking of you here in the Post Office. Stay safe, best wishes from..
Family reunited after ninety days
Over the past three months, Henri has learned to speak Spanish while Liam took his first steps.
Online auction to help Ryan beat brain cancer
All proceeds will go to help Ballybofey man Ryan Maguire with his medical and living costs while he is receiving treatment in Bordeaux, France.
Renowned musician takes RCC ‘virtual residency’ spot
MANY people have found themselves turn to music for security and warmth in these uncertain times. Artists and musicians have taken their talents online to help brighten the mood for older people who find themselves cocooned or others who are feeling lonely and down. From Monday next, the renowned fiddle player Séamus McGuire joins the […]
Greenfinger Chris transforms residence
THE green-fingered efforts of one resident has transformed the grounds around a complex which provides sheltered housing for people over the age of 55 into an oasis of calm and colour. Dazzling floral displays, fruit and vegetable patches and lovingly tended shrubs combine to let residents and staff enjoy the calming effects plants can have […]
Local bus operators fear for future
MANY private school transport operators will no longer be in business when schools reopen in September. The warning comes as financial support has been provided to bus operators who are contracted under the School Transport Scheme. Others providing the same service, who were contracted directly by a school or a group of parents, have been […]
What’s ahead for Letterkenny IT next year?
The president of Letterkenny IT, Paul Hannigan has warned of a changed landscape and novel challenges facing third level students in the new academic year. Speaking to the Donegal News this week the President of LYIT admitted remote learning will be implemented again in the next academic year which will start on Monday, September 28. […]