By Dionne Meehan A LOVED-UP Ramelton couple celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary last week. Former Donegal County Councillor Ian McGarvey (93) and his wife Marjorie (91) celebrated 70 years of marriage with a special get together in the Silver Tassie Hotel last Saturday. Advertisement Ian first laid eyes on Marjorie at a dance in the […]
Donegal pharmacist demands new powers to deal with medicine shortages
BY JEROME HUGHES A PROMINENT Donegal pharmacist is urging the implementation of an emergency mechanism to address the challenges posed by medicine shortages, which are forcing the sale of unlicensed products. According to a new survey commissioned by Azure Pharmaceuticals, pharmacies are regularly selling unlicensed products. Advertisement Margaret O’Doherty from Raphoe Pharmacy is not surprised […]
Ongoing efforts to allocate Red Cross Creeslough funding
BY JEROME HUGHES THE Irish Red Cross has indicated that the €144,000 it is currently holding in its Creeslough fund will be allocated towards ongoing trauma support, youth development initiatives, and miscellaneous matters that may require financial support in the coming year. “These are issues identified by the community in our many consultation meetings,” a […]
Portsalon Pier set to reopen next Friday
by Kate Heaney PORTSALON Pier is to reopen to the public and boat users from next Friday, Donegal County Council has confirmed to the Donegal News this week. Work to restore and refurbish the pier began in July last year after a severe winter storm saw it fall into serious disrepair. It has not been […]
Newly resurfaced car park ‘destroyed’ over rally weekend
by Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor has expressed his disappointment after the newly resurfaced car park at Muckish Railway Walk was “destroyed” by tyre marks over the weekend. Used as a “diffing track” over the Donegal International Rally weekend, Cllr McClafferty said it has now been left looking like a “race track”. Advertisement “The Muckish […]
Staff at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary left shaken burglary
By Dionne Meehan THE STAFF at a Donegal animal sanctuary have been left “shaken” after an individual attempted to steal their collection money last night. Taking to social media to express their disgust, Donegal Donkey Sanctuary said the incident took place around 8:30pm last night. Advertisement “Around 8:30pm a white car dropped this individual off […]
Donegal jeweller backs made local campaign
A DONEGAL jewellery designer is backing a local campaign to support the growth of Ireland’s sustainable design and craft industry. Hannah McGuinness is helping to raise awareness by supporting supporting Design and Crafts Council Ireland’s (DCCI) Made Local campaign. The Glenties jewellery designer produces contemporary one off and limited-edition jewellery pieces. Her work focuses on the interplay between form, […]
Four alloys stolen in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of four alloys from a VW Jetta, which occurred shortly after 3am, on Sunday, June 23. The theft occurred at a carpark on Isle Lane, near the Station Roundabout in Letterkenny. Damage was caused to the car during the removal of the alloys. Advertisement The car had been unlocked […]
Malin Head ranked seventh most popular filming location in Ireland
MALIN Head has been ranked as the seventh most popular filming location in Ireland. As one of the most strikingly beautiful countries in the world, it’s no surprise that Ireland is such a popular spot for filming productions – from local Irish cinema to Hollywood blockbusters. In fact, Ireland’s film sector has boomed exponentially in […]
Mobile X-ray service now available in Donegal
A MOBILE X-ray service for Donegal hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities, the hospice, and for certain patients in private homes, is now available. This free-of-charge service provides all types of X-ray examinations including chest, hip/pelvis, knee, wrist and shoulder X-rays. If a doctor deems an eligible patient requires an X-ray, then the Radiographer will arrive […]