by Connie Duffy A DONEGAL journalist is amongst the eight runners for the post of editor of the Journalist, the National Union of Journalists journal for members. Gerard Cunningham, a native of Glencolmcille, is a freelance journalist living in Co Kildare. Advertisement He writes for local and national outlets on topics as varied as crime and […]
FRESH TAKE: Disturbing scenes in Belfast show that hatred knows no borders
By Sabrina Sweeney The sight of the Irish tricolour and Union flag flying side by side at an anti-immigration protest in Belfast at the weekend was certainly a feast for the eyes. Belfast is well accustomed to rioting and thuggery. The tricolour atop a bonfire during the summer has been a familiar sight down through […]
Letterkenny Reunion: A wonderful success on so many fronts
It’s sad to think that this week’s Letterkenny Reunion celebrations will be the last ever such event for the town. A celebration that began back in 1991, has been a wonderful success on so many fronts. The Reunion was the brainchild of local friends Jimmy Sweeney and Johnny Joe McCollum who found themselves wondering how […]
PARENTING: Breastfeeding is a wonderful, natural experience, but it’s not without its challenges
By Louise Flanagan The first week of August marked World Breastfeeding week, a global campaign to raise awareness and promote the benefits of breastfeeding. Alas, my own breastfeeding experience was short-lived. I’m glad I tried but overall, I found it hard and the pull of the bottle was too much for me to resist. (Not […]
Donegal woman is a finalist in brown bread competition
ST Johnston woman Maureen McLaughlin is through to the finals of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition. Maureen is a member of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association Donegal Federation. She is one of eight finalists in the competition which will be judged at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska in County Laois from September 17 to 19. […]
Minister McConalogue confirms opening of €20 million scheme for suckler farmers
DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed that the 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme announced last month is open for applications. The Beef Welfare Scheme will support farmers in meal feeding suckler calves before and after weaning, and in vaccinating against clostridial diseases and/or calf pneumonia. Meal feeding will be paid at a rate of €35 per […]
Donegal entries sought for the 2024 National Organic Awards
BORD BIA is calling on Donegal organic food and drink producers to enter this year’s National Organic Awards. Set to take place on Thursday, October 7, the National Organic Awards, held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, celebrate the achBievements of the increasing number of organic growers, producers, and manufacturers […]
Letterkenny firm launches digital voucher platform for small businesses
A Letterkenny based start-up has launched what has been described as ‘a cutting-edge web platform’ designed to empower small businesses and sole traders to compete on an equal footing with the big stores and the multi-nationals when it comes to issuing vouchers. Founder of Gojas, the company behind the venture, Patrick McArt said he got […]
MAG calls on minister to meet homeowners
THE Mica Action Group have called on Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien to meet with owners of defective block homes here in a public forum, when he visits the county. Over a year ago the minister’s secretary replied to correspondence from MAG saying the minister would be in Donegal towards the end of last year but […]
Gaoth Dobhair couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
GAOTH Dobhair couple Frances and Noel Hamer recently celebrated their 60th diamond wedding anniversary. They were married in the former St Francis Church in the Gorbals area of Gasgow, on June 27, 1964. Surrounded by their family, the couple enjoyed a special blessing in their home by Fr. Brian Ferry PP., Derrybeg.