by Louise Doyle ALMOST 500 domestic abuse incidents were reported to gardaí in Donegal in the first half of this year, while the county’s probation service currently has the highest number (26) of active domestic violence cases in the region. This marks an increase on last year’s Donegal cases (17), which outnumbered Sligo and Mayo’s cases […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patches of mist and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with patches of drizzle and mist. There will be a good deal of dry weather overall. There will be a few bright or short sunny spells in places. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 11 to 12 degrees. Tonight there will be a few clear spells with isolated patches of mist and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Hugh McGeady, Letterkenny – Trevor Logue, Letterkenny Advertisement – Kathleen Gallagher, Glenties and Mayo – Attracta Whoriskey, Derry and Gweedore – Bridget Quinn, Ballyshannon – Aidan Doherty, Ballybofey – Martin Cassidy, Buncrana – Nora Breslin, Lifford Hugh McGeady, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Hugh McGeady, […]
A night of celebration as Liam Blake remembered at Leckview
It was a night of special memories and celebration for Letterkenny Rovers as the new floodlights were officially switched on at Leckview Park last Saturday night. The lights have been installed on the newly redeveloped grass pitch and a large crowd gathered for Saturday night’s event where special guest was the Minister for Social Protection […]
My child’s wait for spinal surgery was ‘horrendous’ and ‘unjust’
by Louise Doyle THE mum of a young Kilmacrennan girl who waited for more than half her life for spinal surgery, and whose lung capacity dropped 46 per cent because of her spine’s curve, has called for no more children to languish on waiting lists. Kylie Ann Stewart will turn 11 next month. Advertisement She has Spina Bifida, a […]
Popular Chilli Lounge is hot stuff after awards win
By Paul McElwee POPULAR Cavan Town Indian restaurant The Chilli Lounge proved to be the ‘hottest ticket in town’ after is scooped a duo of awards at the Asian Restaurant Awards last week. Held in the auspicious surroundings of the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin, The Asian Restaurant Awards handed out gongs for ‘Best Restaurant in […]
Tributes paid to former barrister, Desmond Murphy
The term “character” formed many of the tributes paid to the late barrister, Desmond Murphy at Tuesday’s sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. The Derry born legal practitioner passed away in August in the Foyle Hospice. The popular personality was appointed Junior Counsel in 1978 before becoming a Senior Counsel in 2009. Advertisement He appeared in […]
Concern over transport hub delays in Letterkenny
By Chris Ashmore Concern has been expressed that the delays in developing a modern regional transport hub in Letterkenny will lead to ever worsening traffic jams – not to mention increased costs associated with the planned project. A number of sites have been considered – but progress has been slow and with the town’s population […]
Songstress Mary to launch debut album
By Paul McElwee SATURDAY night sees new musical adventure begin for one talented Letterkenny woman as she launches her debut album. Mary Bates only began singing last summer but, already, she has found the confidence to unleash her talent on a welcoming public with ‘Melodies of Healing’ to be heard for the first time in […]
Special night planned to celebrate the memory of Eddie Murray
A SPECIAL tribute night for popular Letterkenny man Eddie Murray is being organised next month to mark what would have been his 50th birthday. The music event will take place at No. 58 in Letterkenny’s Central Bar and will give family and friends of Eddie a chance to celebrate his life and his love of […]