By Sean Hillen LUKE Mangan dreamed of becoming a father and when his Falcarragh-born wife, Edel became pregnant, he was overjoyed. Then tragedy struck. Advertisement After an emergency C-section 34 weeks into her pregnancy, their baby boy, Alexander (Xander), who had been placed on a life-support ventilator, breathed his last and slipped softly away after […]
Government slammed over Assessment of Need delays for children in Donegal
DONEGAL TDs have slammed the government for its “shameful failure” to address the deepening crisis in Assessments of Need (AON) for children. Sinn Féin Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty were responding to figures obtained by the political party which reveal that a staggering 346 children in Donegal are overdue an AON. Of the […]
Donegal ATU’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery launched
A NEW Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery programme was launched at ATU’s Letterkenny Campus yesterday. The launch was officiated by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD. The new veterinary college, which will be located at the Donegal ATU’s site at Knocknamona in Letterkenny, will significantly strengthen […]
Letterkenny Tidy Towns to host 39th Cleaner Community Campaign Awards
THE Letterkenny Tidy Towns Committee invites the public to attend the 39th Cleaner Community Campaign Awards, taking place in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Monday, December 1 at 7pm. The evening will provide an opportunity to learn how Letterkenny performed in this year’s National Tidy Towns Competition, as well as to hear about plans and […]
Weather: Dry, cold and bright start to the day
THERE will be a dry, cold and bright start to the morning with frost in places. Remaining dry and sunny for most through the day, before turning cloudier later in the afternoon with patches of rain and drizzle developing near Atlantic coats in the evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, November 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rev Dr Martin (Marty) David McNeely Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Thomas (Tom) Barry, Bundoran Ellen McCrory, Killygordon Hugo Doherty, Letterkenny Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville Desmond Henry, Dunkineely John Doherty, Letterbarrow Rev Dr Martin (Marty) David McNeely Rev. Dr. Martin (Marty) David McNeely was […]
Donegal groups shortlisted for ‘Ocean Hero’ awards
FIVE individuals and groups from Co Donegal have been shortlisted in this year’s 2025 Ocean Hero Awards. Winners will be awarded the title of Ocean Hero in one of nine categories at a ceremony in Dublin on International Volunteer Day on December 5. The awards pay tribute to people and groups who are championing coastal […]
Young Donegal hero recognised for his amazing bravery
OVER 100 young people, including some exceptional individuals from Donegal, have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to their communities at the prestigious Garda National Youth Awards. The annual ceremony, launched in 2019, celebrates young people and groups who have gone above and beyond to make a real difference in their local areas. Among the individuals […]
Shock as one of Letterkenny’s oldest businesses announces its closure
By Diarmaid Doherty TRIBUTES and messages of good-will have been pouring in from customers following the news that McFadden’s Gift and Home on Letterkenny’s Main Street is to close. One of the oldest independent businesses in the town – having first opened some 52 years ago – the much-loved shop will close for good this […]
Memorial Quiz raises €750
THE annual Kieran McGrath Memorial Quiz raised €750 for two very worthy charities. The event was held recently in the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny. The quiz celebrates the memory of the popular Letterkenny man who died in March 2023. Advertisement Among Kieran’s many interests was attending quiz nights and for many years he took part […]