The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Mary Ward, Gweedore – Daniel Brendan McKeown, Fintown Advertisement – Gerry Kennedy, Kilcar – Susanna Fahey, Fanad – Kieran Doherty, Strabane, St Johnston and Lifford – Matilda (Tillie) Spratt, Letterkenny – Susan McDermott, Moville – Michael Mick Galvin, Letterkenny – Clement Gallagher, Inver – Bobby Doherty, Letterkenny – Shelia Deane, Bruckless – Jim […]
Kate Heaney retires after an incredible 27-year journalistic career
By Diarmaid Doherty and Louise Doyle WHEN Kate Heaney joined the first ever journalism class at North West College in Derry, little did she think that she was taking her first steps into a career where she would excel for the best part of 30 years. The course afforded the Fahan woman the chance to […]
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 […]
Dangerous buildings: ‘No’ to covered pedestrian walkway
THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called for a new wooden hoarding with a roofed pedestrian passage to be constructed to replace the existing safety fencing in front of the three dangerous derelict buildings on Letterkenny’s Upper Main Street beside the Market Square. However, such a development is not set to proceed, at […]
Large crowds expected as St Eunan’s Cathedral hosts relic of St Bernadette
By Rebecca Crockett LARGE crowds are expected to visit St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this weekend as the Diocese of Raphoe hosts the visit of the holy relic of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. The organisers of this weekend’s celebrations have again called for people to volunteer over the three days as the preparations for the […]
Sadness as Marina Porter departs after 9 years as Donegal Rape Crisis Centre manager
By Louise Doyle THE manager of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre has announced she is leaving her role after nine years. Marina Porter revealed she was resigning as manager of the local service on Friday in an online post, in which she also paid tribute to her courageous clients. Advertisement Ms Porter said it was her “absolute privilege […]
People urged to get vaccinated for winter
OLDER people, at risk groups and health care workers are being urged to get vaccinated against both the flu and Covid-19. The HSE winter vaccination programme is now underway in the West and North West with the roll out of the free flu and Covid-19 vaccines to recommended groups. Both flu and Covid-19 vaccines are recommended for […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, October 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Ron Smith 10 Rossaor Cottages, Ballyliffin, Clonmany -Moria Maria Wilson, 9 Caw Park, Limavady Road Advertisement -John Doherty, Rockfield terrace, Buncrana – Barney McNulty, Creeslough – Hugh McFadden, Ramelton – Bridget Mangan, Dublin and Killybegs – Ann Comerford, Ballybofey and Stranorlar – Rhoda Buchanan (née Hunter) Socker, Trentagh, […]
Neven Maguire explores Donegal’s culinary gems in new series
Neven Maguire is back on the road in his latest TV series Neven’s Coastal Food Trails. This time, he takes viewers on a culinary journey across Ireland’s coastal towns, showcasing some of the country’s finest food producers, chefs, and restaurants. One of the standout episodes, airing soon, sees Neven visiting some of Donegal’s best-loved food […]
Local artists bring coastal wonders to life at Kevin Lowery Gallery
The Kevin Lowery Gallery was filled with excitement on Friday night as art lovers gathered for the latest instalment of this year’s Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival. The gallery unveiled its newest exhibition, “Between Land and Sea: Reflections on the North West Coast,” featuring the works of ten talented local artists from Donegal, Leitrim, […]