By Louise Flanagan The summer holidays are trundling on and the weather is still so hit and miss that cabin fever is setting in fast for lots of us. I’m a teacher, so I know that I’m not well placed to complain about the hassle of organising childminding when the schools are closed, but I […]
50 years on – FAI Cup winning captain Jim Sheridan recalls a special time
By Paddy Walsh Just 18,838 days after Finn Harps claimed the FAI Cup, the team’s captain, Jim Sheridan, was honoured with a special reception in Letterkenny to mark his involvement on that historic occasion. The Rathmullan native was the subject of numerous tributes on a memorable night organised by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group – […]
ATU Students’ Union team raise more than €5,000 for charities
THE students’ union team of Atlantic Technology University Donegal has raised more than €5,000 for two charities – the highest to date series of fundraisers. Outgoing President of ATU Donegal, Barry Breslin has praised the team for all their hard work and achievements as the academic year of 2023/2024 has come to a close. Every year the Students’ […]
Donegal man’s company could yield lucrative earner for local bog owners
By Kate Heaney OWNERS of Donegal’s many bogs may see a lucrative income from their lands in the future, if a company founded by a Creeslough native becomes a major trader in carbon credits. Cathal Friel’s company European Green Transition plc (EGT) plans will also dovetail with the EU’s drive to re-wet bogs. Advertisement It […]
The new British Prime Minister’s love for Donegal
WHAT does the new British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party Sir Keir Starmer have in common with Donegal? Sir Starmer and his wife Victoria honeymooned in Donegal following their wedding in 2007. His love for Donegal seems to have continued, with the British Prime Minister spotted wearing a Donegal GAA top while playing […]
Elaine completes her 250th consecutive day of sea swimming
By Eoin McGarvey A well-known Rosses woman entered the water at the Boatstrand, Carrickfin on Sunday afternoon for the 250th consecutive day of sea swimming. Pharmacy manager Elaine Boyle O’Donnell, a Mullaghduff native but Ranafast resident, has been involved in sea water swimming for a few years now, having taken it up during the covid […]
Senior clinician at Letterkenny hospital witnessed ‘subtle bullying’
A SENIOR clinician at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) told an internal meeting he had witnessed ‘subtle bullying” at the hospital. Consultant General Surgeon Mr Kenneth Oaikhinan, Associate Clinical Director of the Perioperative Directorate, made his comments at a meeting of the hospital executive board last July, the Medical Independent (Mindo), Ireland’s only investigative medical news website […]
Tribute: Andy McGovern – a man who lived a remarkable life, and was loved by so many
The death of Andy McGovern (81), Glencar Irish, Letterkenny took place last Thursday, July 4 peacefully in Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Andy was born in Ballymagovern, Co. Cavan on June 4, 1943 the youngest of eight children born to Patrick and Margaret McGovern. He first came to Letterkenny in 1962 to work […]
Fascinating exhibition by former Donegal News photographer to open
by Louise Doyle FOR 44 years, former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty has been behind the lens bringing to life stories of happiness, tragedy and the very ordinary. An exhibition of the award-winning press photographer’s work previewing tonight in Donegal County Museum will be nostalgic for many people, allowing them to walk down memory lane of yesteryear in Donegal. Advertisement ‘Life […]
Organisers of Sult Music Festival hoping music fans support event
By Sabrina Sweeney The Chairman of Sult Music Festival, Pearse Doherty, is hoping the music lovers of Gaoth Dobhair and throughout Donegal show their support for this year’s Sultfeile, otherwise it might be the last. The not-for-profit festival takes place in Magheragallon from tomorrow, Friday until Sunday with a range of acts across Friday and […]