DUE to a lack of funding, concern has been expressed regarding the future of a key charity in Lifford that provides important community services to a broad area. The Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre is set to lose its Project Coordinator in June because money has dried up. The job of the coordinator is to oversee […]
Stark reality of gambling addiction in Donegal under the spotlight
by Louise Doyle THE stark reality of gambling addiction in Donegal has come under the spotlight after it was revealed a support service provided therapeutic sessions to 2,591 people in the county last year. The Gambling Therapy and Support Service is a two-year pilot project operating from the Finn Valley Resource Centre. Advertisement The latest meeting of Donegal Joint […]
Milford man Ricky Simms features in new film
A NEW film featuring Milford man Ricky Simms was released in Ireland this week. Celebrating everything great this country has to offer, ‘Quintessentially Irish’ delves into Ricky’s life showcasing how he went from living on his family’s farm in Milford to becoming the world’s leading sports agent, representing the likes of Usain Bolt and Mo […]
Bealtaine Festival to host a variety of events in Donegal this May
THE Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, will be bursting onto the scene in Donegal this May, offering a month-long exploration of the arts for older people. This year the theme for the Bealtaine is “Lust for Life” and with over 50 events taking place across Donegal libraries, […]
Motorist pleads guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm
A Convoy man has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm to another individual. Michael Slevin, with an address at Corradoey, was arraigned at Letterkenny Circuit Court this week on the charge which relates to a collision at Chestnut Road in Ballybofey on October 26th, 2022. Defence counsel, Peter Nolan, B.L. asked that […]
Increased Garda checkpoints this Bank Holiday weekend
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal have warned motorists they will be ramping up checkpoints this May Bank Holiday weekend. The warning comes amid a 32 per cent rise in the number of people killed on the country’s roads this year so far. Advertisement Figures from An Garda Síochána show, as of 9am on April […]
Stay Safe on the Roads: Your Journey, Your Safety
DONEGAL County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group urges vigilance and calls on everyone to take responsibility for safe travel this May Bank Holiday Weekend. As the May Bank Holiday approaches, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group is issuing a heartfelt appeal to all road users, urging them to exercise heightened caution during […]
Mary T Sweeney re-elected to Governing body of Aontú
A LETTERKENNY woman has been re-elected to the Governing body of Aontú for the fifth year in a row. Mary T Sweeney, who will stand for the party in the Letterkenny LEA in the upcoming local elections in June, was selected once again to serve on the party’s Ard Comhairle, its officer board. She won the […]
Coffee morning raises €1,472 for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Donegal Branch
A COFFEE morning in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Donegal Branch organised by Seamus Gibson has raised €1,472 for the very worthy cause. The coffee morning was held in Atlantic Technological University campus on April 9 at O’Hehirs cafeteria, where Seamus works. Seamus attends Donegal Community Inclusion Training Service. Advertisement Eamon Tunney, Keyworker, […]