CHRISTMAS is a time for family and friends, but the RNLI’s volunteer crews are ready to leave their own celebrations this festive season and answer the call for help. On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas period every year. Whatever weather winter throws at them, RNLI crews at Lough Swilly, Arranmore and […]
Festive shoppers are urged to be scam vigilant
PEOPLE in Donegal are being warned to be vigilant for scams when shopping this festive season. Local gardaí issued the warning to consumers, warning them to be on the guard when shopping, particularly online. Gardaí said that while some scams can appear “quite obvious”, others are more elaborate and difficult to recognise. Advertisement They said that […]
Live animal nativity stable brings Christmas to life
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY man, Tom Giblin is bringing Christmas to life as he prepares to open his live animal Nativity stable tomorrow. Looking forward to welcoming back previous visitors and greeting new ones through his gates, Tom will kick off the festive season in style with the turning on of his Christmas lights at 6pm. […]
Preparations well underway to feed those on their own on Christmas Day
By Róise Collins WITH Christmas just around the corner many of us are panicking about picking the perfect present or the dreaded untangling of the Christmas lights, but in Letterkenny volunteers are busy making preparations to feed hundreds of people across Donegal on December 25. Kathy O’Connor who works as a life coach and counsellor is one […]
Plastic Christmas decorations wanted for Kerrykeel charity lights display
By Dionne Meehan KIND-HEARTED Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey are on the hunt for unwanted plastic Santa and snowmen decorations for their magnificent charity Christmas lights display. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for almost 20 years, raising over €100,000 for numerous charities. Advertisement The charity that will […]
Lifford family launches Christmas toy appeal in loving memory of son
By Dionne Meehan FOR the last 12 years, the Hughes family from Lifford have been donating toys every Christmas to Crumlin Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House in memory of their baby son Ollie. And this year, they are anticipating their biggest donation yet. Advertisement Born in 2010 to Michelle and Conor Hughes, it […]
Parenting: I always think it’s nice when Santa brings the kids something to read
It’s November, so that means that the Christmas shopping is underway. Yes, I know it’s too early for some, but when you’ve got young kids, it’s wise to be organised in good time and also to spread the cost. The old adage that Santa likes to bring four things at Christmas can be helpful: Something […]
Shoebox gift appeal meeting to take place in Letterkenny
By Kate Heaney THE wonderful work done by the Donegal Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox appeal has benefited thousands of children who might not otherwise have received a Christmas present. A meeting to launch the campaign, which has been running in Donegal for more than 30 years, will take place on Monday, September 23 in the Lecture […]
Bunbeg man charged with the murder of grandfather
A BUNBEG man has been charged with the murder of his grandfather just days before Christmas. Derek Mulligan (36), of Magheraclogher, Bunbeg, was brought before Letterkenny District Court on Thursday charged with the murder of Derek Burns on December 19, 2023, at Carrickaboyle, Derrybeg. Detective Garda Paul Dolan told the court he arrested Mulligan, and when […]
€4,400 raised for 16 charities
LETTERKENNY man Tom Giblin has raised a whopping €4,471 for local charities as a result of his Christmas fundraiser. Beginning his fundraising mission in the late 70s, Tom has held a number of small fundraising events over the years. Launching his Live Animal Nativity Stable for the first time in 2022, Tom pulled out all […]