by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL councillor has claimed elderly public transport users are being ‘left behind’ because of a pre-booking online system for seats. In an open letter to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, Cllr Michael McClafferty voiced his concerns that many older people are choosing not to go out because of the complicated system. Advertisement He said […]
New church notice board celebrates life of much loved congregation member
A NEW notice board at the gates of Dunfanaghy Presbyterian Church has been dedicated in memory of Georgena Sterritt – a former member of the church congregation. Mrs Sterritt, from Casey, Dunfanaghy, had been a member of the congregation since 1972 when she married Leslie Sterritt. She passed away in 2022. The mahogany notice board, […]
Maria McCormack to launch radio station
By Kate Heaney DONEGAL born singer-songwriter Maria McCormack will officially launch her radio station ‘Over the West Online Radio’ in what promises to be a festive celebration of music at the Devlin Hall in Letterkenny on Saturday next, May 18. Tune in or call down to the Devlin Hall, once home of dancing in the […]
Medic gains valuable insight into pioneering spine treatment
By Kate Heaney A YOUNG woman from St Johnston has just returned to her medical studies in Aberdeen having seen first hand the world’s most advanced nano endoscopic (ultra small) spine procedures in the world. Kellie McClafferty (23) will graduate next month as a medical doctor from the University of Aberdeen. Advertisement She is the […]
No reduction of jail time for former Convoy resident who murdered his wife
A “CRUEL and controlling” husband who murdered his wife on a family boating trip is not entitled to any reduction in his prison term, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Senior judges rejected claims the minimum 20-year sentence imposed on Stephen McKinney for killing Lu Na McKinney at Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh in April 2017 […]
Timmy’s trip to the forgotten county
By Dionne Meehan WELL-KNOWN TV personality Timmy Mallett has had a busy week exploring Ireland’s ‘forgotten county’ as his pedal-powered pilgrimage nears an end. Best known for presenting popular children’s programmes such as Wide Awake Club, Wacaday and Around the World in 80 Seconds, the 68-year-old has spent the past few months cycling around the […]
Luxury Raphoe mansion is now worthless because of defective concrete blocks
BY JEROME HUGHES ON the open market it should have a price tag of more than €1 million but instead a luxury 3-storey house in Raphoe has just been declared worthless by professional valuers due to its crumbling walls and foundations. The home is owned by Rosalind and Frank McBrearty. Advertisement In his hayday Frank Snr was […]
Meehan’s Gunning for Road Safety
Declan Meehan, independent candidate in the Milford Electoral Area, was seen with a gun outside Ramelton last week. No, not that type of gun. This was a speed gun. Why? Well, he has said that he wanted hard data to present to the roads engineers at Donegal County Council to entice them to address a […]
Donegal Darkness into Light events to be ‘bigger than ever’
by Louise Doyle THE need for the work of Pieta has “never been greater”, the executive campaigner of Pieta North West in Letterkenny has said. Emma Murphy was speaking as communities across Donegal are preparing to share the sunrise on Saturday morning in support of Darkness into Light, the charity’s annual flagship fundraiser. Advertisement A […]
Capacity Act meeting to take place in Letterkenny
FAMILIES of loved ones with a limited decision-making capacity are being urged to attend a public meeting in Letterkenny this week. ‘A Conversation with Áine Flynn’, Director of Decision Support Services, will take place in the Station House Hotel this evening from 7pm to 8.30pm. The event will provide a unique chance to hear directly about […]