By Diarmaid Doherty MICKEY Dorrian reckons he’d be quite happy to work on for another few years with Eir. But yesterday he retired after almost 45 years in a job which he says brought him so many happy times. Advertisement “It’s a strange one, because every day has been different,” he said. “And then I […]
Supporting Alanis Morissette ‘was a dream’
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL musician has described supporting Alanis Morissette at two concerts in Dublin and Belfast with Irish Women in Harmony as a ‘dream’. Eve Belle took to the stage of Belsonic at Ormeau Road in Belfast on Monday night to support the Canadian singer-songwriter, whose iconic album ‘Jagged Little Pill’ became the […]
Donegal students graduate at Queen’s University
QUEEN’S University in Belfast has been hosting graduation ceremonies this week and today it was the turn of the School of Psychology at Queen’s to honour its students. Pictured are some of the students from Donegal who were joined by family members and friends for the celebrations. If you have a graduation photo you would […]
Outgoing Cathaoirleach Kennedy reflects on busy year
BY RÓISE COLLINS THE outgoing Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy, has thanked her colleagues for what she described as a great year as the county’s first citizen. “It was a pleasure to represent the county and I was very proud to do so,” the Independent councillor said as she opened Monday’s Annual […]
Fianna Fáil councillors take the helm at Donegal County Council
By Róise Collins FIANNA FÁIL’S Paul Canning has been elected Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, with party colleague Donal Mandy Kelly appointed as Leas-Cathaoirleach, at the council’s Annual General Meeting held on Monday in Lifford. The Fianna Fáil councillor was nominated by his party colleague, Cllr Martin McDermott, and seconded by Cllr Fionán Bradley. Advertisement […]
New social homes are to be delivered in Ballybofey
ELECTED members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District visited the Coill an Airgid housing development in Ballybofey, where 14 energy-efficient social housing units are currently under construction. The project is progressing in three phases, with the first due to be completed this week. This consists of three two-bedroom single-storey houses. Phase 2, which includes two three-bedroom […]
Parenting: Pride isn’t something for us to fear
Letterkenny Pride hosted a coffee morning, bake sale and a thrift fundraiser at the weekend. Their aim was to raise money to help them hold the Letterkenny Pride parade at the end of August. A Pride parade celebrates LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusivity, achievement and of course, pride. I saw on Facebook that they had to move […]
Charles Ward to open new office in Ballybofey today
TODAY marks the official opening of a new constituency office in the heart of Ballybofey, marking a significant step in enhancing local access to representation, support and community services. The opening of this office marks another development in the Redress campaign. Local residents, community groups and supporters will gather to celebrate the arrival of a […]
Weather: Windy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will become rather windy with a moderate to fresh, occasionally strong and gusty wind. It will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and misty with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Hill and coastal fog too. Conditions will be breezy […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, July 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Sue Yaciuk O’Connor, Waterford City and Gweedore Matilda Philomena ‘Mena’ Murphy, Magheragallon Advertisement Lily O’Sullivan, Falcarragh Des McGinley, Milford Deirdre (Dee) O’Connell, Ballyshannon Catherine McGinley, Glencolmcille John Barron, Letterkenny and Muff Hugh Kelly, Lifford Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork John Hanlon, Letterkenny Sue Yaciuk O’Connor, Waterford City […]