By Paul McElwee A new song and music video created by the children of Lurgybrack NS song writing club, which celebrates uniqueness and the power of togetherness, was be released yesterday as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 initiative. Entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’ the song is the brainchild of teacher Bri Carr, 6th class student Matthew […]
End of an era as leading Donegal businessman announces plans to retire
CORMAC Meehan, owner of Meehan Travel Worldchoice and Sean Meehan Chartered Valuation Surveyors, Bundoran, has announced that he will retire at the end of August. His retirement will see the closure of these businesses after 75 years of successful trading and service to the public in the north west. Cormac has been at the helm […]
Cap on childcare, welcome news for struggling families
A new cap on childcare fees has been announced by Children’s Minister Norma Foley. This cap will apply to parents who are currently paying the highest fees. This will result in parents paying a maximum of €295 per week. However, along with the National Childcare Fee Subsidy, parents will be paying closer to €197 per […]
Loved by so many: Funeral takes place of Susan Hamilton
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral has taken place of Susan Hamilton, the Manorcunningham woman who has been remembered for her kind and tender heart. Ms Hamilton (74), tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement A native of Inch Island, her requiem […]
Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Inch Island today
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Inch Island later this morning. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny […]
Weather: Dry and bright today with sunny spells
MANY areas will be dry and bright at first today, with sunny spells and scattered showers. Increasingly cloudy this afternoon with showers becoming more widespread, and some turning heavy. Highest temperatures of 12 to 17 degrees, in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, June 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh Pedro Serrinha, Milford Advertisement Kyle Robert Scanlon, Ballybofey Julie Devenney (née McCormick), Convoy and Glenties Nancy Russell (née Black), Letterkenny May Bradley, Castlefin Patrick (Paddy) Friel, Gaoth Dobhair Michael Duffy, Carrigart Phelim Doherty (Big John), Malin Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick Susan […]
Rosses Men’s Shed return restored historic currach
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of the Rosses Men’s Shed have returned a historic currach to Ionad Teampaill Chróine in Dungloe following a full restoration. The currach was originally donated to the community by Dr Declan Bonar when he retired from his GP practice in the town several years ago. Since then, it has hung proudly […]
Gardaí warn local businesses of ‘small change’ scam
GARDAÍ have warned local businesses about a ‘quick change’ scam after a premises in Ballybofey was recently targeted. A ‘quick change’ scam is a deceptive tactic where a customer attempts to get more money than they are owed by confusing a cashier into giving them incorrect change. It often involves paying for a small item […]
RNLI crew responds to two bank holiday call-outs
By Róise Collins JUNE is shaping up to be yet another busy month for the Arranmore RNLI, with the volunteer lifeboat crew responding to two emergency call-outs over the bank holiday weekend. On both occasions, the lifeboat was launched to assist with medical evacuations. Advertisement First responders on Arranmore provided initial treatment before transferring the […]