By Harry Walsh WELL-KNOWN and respected Ardara doctor, Dr Mireille Sweeney, has hung up her stethoscope after practising at the town’s medical centre for almost 30 years. Dr Sweeney, 63, carried out the last consultation at her surgery in August and bid farewell to colleagues and staff at a celebratory function at the parish centre. Advertisement […]
Ardara man jailed for rape and coercive control of his wife
AN Ardara man has been jailed for eight years this week for raping and coercively controlling his wife. Sergio Correia (48), with an address on Front Street, Ardara, was found guilty by a jury earlier this year. His former wife, Kathleen Correia waived her right to anonymity, saying people should not be afraid to speak out if something […]
Ardara National School extension approved to tender stage
SCOIL Náisiúnta an Bhreacaigh in Ardara has been given permission to proceed to the tender stage with its plans for an extension. The school received the green light to build a special class for children with special education needs, a soft/hard play area, a sensory garden and six parking spaces under the Department of Education’s […]
Ardara National School extension approved to tender stage
Scoil Náisiúnta an Bhreacaigh in Ardara has been given permission to proceed to the tender stage with its plans for an extension. The school received the green light to build a special class for children with special education needs, a soft/hard play area, a sensory garden and six parking spaces under the Department of Education’s […]
HSE confirm new GP appointed to Ardara Health Centre
The HSE has announced the successful recruitment of Dr. Charles McManus as the new GP for Ardara Health Centre. Dr. McManus is set to officially begin his role tomorrow, taking over from Dr. Mireille Sweeney, who retires today. To ensure a smooth transition, the surgery will be closed tomorrow to accommodate the handover process. Advertisement […]
Road works to begin on Glengesh road today
THE Glengesh Road, outside Ardara, will be closed for a time this week due to essential road resurfacing works. The road will be closed during business hours from today, Wednesday, August 21 to Friday, August 23. Traffic diversions will be in place and will be adequately signed. Advertisement Donegal County Council apologised for any inconvenience […]
Dunfanaghy workshop to offer insight into the traditional weaving industry
DONEGAL is awash with activities and events with Heritage Week taking centre stage across the county. In Dunfanaghy, there’s a chance to enjoy a wonderful exhibition of work today at The Workhouse. John Heena, the traditional weaver from Ardara, will conduct a workshop from 11am until 5pm. Advertisement John comes from a family of weavers […]
Pringle criticises HSE’s silence on Ardara GP
By Tara McCormack INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, and independent Senator Eileen Flynn have strongly criticised the HSE for failing to provide clear answers regarding the appointment of a new GP for the Ardara community. With just days remaining until the current GP, Dr. Mirelle Sweeney, leaves her position, the community is still in […]
HSE gives Ardara GP update
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said it is ‘actively recruiting’ for a GP for Ardara Health Centre, where the doctor there is due to work their last day in less than two weeks. Concern emerged that the surgery would be without a GP when Dr Mireille Sweeney finishes on August 22. Advertisement Dr Sweeney raised serious […]
‘My parents gave me a life I could not have had without them’
by Kate Heaney This very week 25 years ago a Donegal couple set off on a marathon journey to China to bring home their adopted daughter who was the first adoptee from the country to be brought to the north west. The Donegal News this week caught up with that baby, Rosa Kelly, now a Physiotherapist working […]