THIS Christmas marks 20 years since kind-hearted Letterkenny woman Kathy O’Connor began her mission to combat isolation amongst those living alone during the festive season. Over the past two decades, Kathy and her many volunteers have brought hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals together on the most wonderful day of the year to share a […]
A day of memories and sporting connections in Ramelton
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By Paddy Walsh A historic house in Ramelton has, in its time, accommodated two former captains of the world renowned All Blacks rugby team. For a short period of five years, Dave Gallaher lived with his family in their home at Market Cross before they departed for a new life in New Zealand in 1878 […]
Parenting: Our response to bedwetting shapes how our children see themselves
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Bedwetting following potty training is par for the course, but for some kids, it can continue to be an issue well into the primary school years. It’s far more common than most families realise. Yet because it happens behind closed doors, many parents feel alone, and sadly, many children feel ashamed. Very often, it’s simply […]
Poignant Mass remembers local road traffic victims
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A Mass held to remember victims of road traffic collisions took place in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí in Gortahork last Sunday morning. Parishioners and visitors from further across the county who have lost loved ones on the roads filled the pews. As they did, whispers filtered through the congregation of a road tragedy in Dundalk, […]
Roads close for Letterkenny Christmas lights switch on
A NUMBER of Letterkenny roads will be closed this Sunday for the town’s Christmas lights switch on. On Sunday, November 23, Main Street, from Rosemount Lane to St Oliver Plunkett Road, Castle Street, and from Church Lane to Market Square and the Market Square itself will be closed between 5.30pm and 8.30pm to facilitate the event. […]
Weather: Cold, dry and bright day ahead
TODAY will be cold, dry and bright at first with frost and any icy patches slow to clear. It will turn cloudier this afternoon with patchy rain and drizzle developing. Highest afternoon temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees, but turning less cold later, with light winds increasing moderate to fresh towards evening. Advertisement Tonight will […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, November 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Joseph Gallagher, Carrigart Peter Houston, Birmingham and Newtowncunningham Advertisement Joe Houston, Birmingham and Newtowncunningham Teddy McGlinchey, Newtowncunningham Eddie Griffin, Fanad Elizabeth Caroline Clarke, Laghey Rose Cannon, Kilcar Charles Coll, London and Dunfanaghy Tom Diver, Ardara Thomas Carr, Barnesmore Robert (Bobby) Martin, Derry and Moville Joseph Gallagher, Carrigart […]
Gambling harm to come under the spotlight at Donegal ATU
GAMBLING harm and prevention, financial safety and wellbeing will come under the spotlight at a special roadshow in Letterkenny this evening. The Health and Wellbeing Roadshow event will take place at Donegal ATU, with registration beginning at 6pm in the main building of the campus. Speaking ahead of the event, Leas Cathaoirleach Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly […]
Campaigners welcome progress toward feasibility study for Letterkenny rail link
CAMPAIGNERS have hailed a meeting to discuss advancing rail connectivity in the north west as “positive and constructive”. Last week representatives of the West Ulster Railway Initiative (WURI) met with Minister of State for Transport Sean Canney TD, to discuss advancing rail connectivity in the north west. Minister Canney agreed to engage with Northern Ireland’s […]
Roads projects generate interest at public information event
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By Chris Ashmore HUNDREDS of million euros worth of projects are being planned for Letterkenny – but how many of them come to fruition in the next ten to 15 years will depend largely on funding. Yesterday, Donegal County Council in association with the HSE, Donegal ATU and Donegal ETB held a public information event […]