By Kate Heaney RELAY for Life 2024 has been hailed a massive success with up to 3,000 people attending the event at ATU in Letterkenny at different stages over Saturday and Sunday. On a weekend of celebration and much emotion, Relay for Life ran for 24 hours from Saturday afternoon through until Sunday and one […]
Gardaí seek help in locating missing Donegal teenager
Gardaí in Donegal are seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Steven Boyle, who is reported missing from Magherabeg since Saturday. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a medium build, brown hair, and blue eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Buncrana Garda Station 074 9320540 the […]
Parenting: A story which highlights the qualities of kindness
By Louise Flanagan Last weekend, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page received an appreciation post to share. It gained great traction with well over 1,000 people reacting positively to the story: “My son had a bit too much to drink last night and was sick and unable to stand. “A young man who couldn’t have been more […]
New appliances presented at Stranorlar Fire Station
THE arrival of a new jeep and van for Stranorlar Fire Service was welcomed at the station by Cathaoirleach Martin Harley on Tuesday night. Cllr Harley spoke of the obvious sense of pride of the personnel in the state-of-the-art building and the good order they maintain it in. “When I met all the members of […]
Role models honoured at Garda Youth Awards
A NUMBER of young Donegal people were honoured at the 2024 Donegal Garda Youth Awards. The presentation ceremony took place this week at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town. The overall award winners will now go on to represent the Donegal Division at the National Awards ceremony. The overall winners were as follows: Community Safety Award Winner […]
Hundreds set to take part in Relay for Life
by Paddy Walsh HUNDREDS are expected to take part in this year’s Donegal Relay for Life which runs over twenty-fours from Saturday afternoon helping to raise funds and awareness in the battle against cancer. Singer Daniel O’Donnell will spearhead the entertainment element of an event that is both inspirational and emotional and literally spells out […]
Meet and Make Heritage Day in Clonmany
CLONMANY Community Centre are working alongside Heritage Keepers and Clonmany Genealogy and Heritage Group to host a “Meet & Make” Heritage Day. On Saturday, June 1 there will be different events throughout the day to bring people together and celebrate the beautiful history of Clonmany. Starting off the day there will be a Heritage Walk […]
McGuinness names starting 15 for All-Ireland Group 3 opener with Tyrone
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has named his starting 15 for Saturday night’s All-Ireland group opener with Tyrone in Ballybofey. McGuinness has named the same starting team which was named ahead of the Ulster Final clash with Armagh – although Eoghan Bán Gallagher was included from the start ahead of Patrick McBrearty who was named at […]
Not good enough that Raphoe Community Playgroup is left in limbo – Doherty
SINN FÉIN TD Pearse Doherty has said it’s not good enough that staff and families using the Raphoe Community Playgroup remain in limbo over its future. The playgroup is facing closure next month because of the presence of defective blocks in the building and temporary accommodation is being sought locally. Deputy Doherty raised the matter […]
New system for identifying uninsured vehicles launched by Gardaí
A NEW system which allows members of An Garda Síochána to quickly and easily identify uninsured vehicles has been formally launched this morning. More than 13,000 Gardaí working nationwide can now check a vehicle insurance status while on the roadside by checking its registration on the Garda Mobility App. Following its introduction, the new system […]