SIX Donegal natives were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána this morning. The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in July 2023, and have undertaken a blend of on-line learning, on-site learning in the Garda College, and experiential learning in training Garda stations. During their training these new Probationer Gardaí observed and assisted […]
Anniversary of Ireland’s longest missing person sparks fresh appeal
By Dionne Meehan THE anniversary of Ireland’s longest missing person, Mary Boyle, has sparked a fresh appeal for information. The six-year-old vanished from her grandparents’ remote farm in Cashelard, south Donegal on March 18, 1977. Advertisement Despite decades of searching and investigations, no trace of the little girl has ever been found. The schoolgirl’s disappearance resulted […]
100% Redress Party announces candidate for the Milford constituency
THE 100% Redress Party (“the Party”) has announced its third candidate, who will be standing at the forthcoming local council elections in June 2024. Eamonn Jackson, former Chairperson of the Mica Action Group, will be contesting the the Milford Electoral Area in Donegal. Eamonn, who lives with his family in Milford, says “it is a […]
Almost €450,000 allocated to Donegal Sports Partnership
There has been a warm welcome to the news that Donegal Sports Partnership has been allocated €437,887 in core funding through Sport Ireland for 2024. The local organisation will also receive €7,000 for Women in Sport. Donegal minister Charlie McConalogue said the funding is a significant investment in an organisation which does tremendous work in […]
Closure of Raphoe playgroup would be devastating blow – McDaid
A candidate in the forthcoming local elections says the closure of Raphoe Community Playgroup due to the presence of defective blocks in its building will be devastating for the local community in Raphoe. It emerged this week that the playgroup building is to be condemned in June and management say the playgroup, which has been […]
Belfast trio Kneecap to perform in Letterkenny this summer
LETTERKENNY Summer Sessions have announced that Belfast trio Kneecap are set to play in town this summer. Taking to social media this morning to make the announcement, the post stirred much excitement among locals. “Kneecap are coming to Leitir Ceannain, Dhún na nGall on August 15. Advertisement “Many special guest to be announced,” the post […]
‘We need an election now’ says Doherty
BY JEROME HUGHES THE people of Donegal deserve an immediate change of government, not just a new Taoiseach, Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty insists. His comments follow the shock announcement yesterday by Leo Varadkar that he is to stand down as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach, with his successor to be in place within just […]
Emergency services at scene of collision
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision outside Letterkenny.
From Donegal to Florida: James O’Donnell’s ‘pawsitively’ stunning journey
BY JEROME HUGHES FALCARRAGH photographer James O’Donnell is soaring to new heights of success as he gears up to showcase his work stateside at the prestigious Florida Keys Island Fest. His journey is intertwined with inspiration drawn from his beloved pet dogs Iggy and Frida. Advertisement They have served as loyal companions during his photographic ventures […]
Fundraiser set up to get Danielle’s family to Goa
by Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER has been set up to assist the family of a murdered Donegal woman as they hope to travel to India for the conclusion of her trial later this year. Danielle Mc Laughlin was just 28-years-old when she was murdered in Canacona, South Goa, India on March 14, 2017. Advertisement The Buncrana […]