A PROTEST march will take place in Letterkenny this weekend calling for an immediate halt to the genocidal slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza and the Occupied Territories of Palestine. The Donegal Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (DIPSC) have invited the county’s TDs and councillors to join them on Saturday, March 29 at 12 noon […]
Letterkenny business to close after 40 years of service
THE Heel and Key Bar in Letterkenny Shopping Centre will close its doors this Saturday after 40 years in business. This closure comes as store owner, Michael Gillen, is set to retire. Mr Gillen said: “I would like to thank all my customers over the years for your support.” Advertisement Any shoes left in for […]
Government to crackdown on irresponsible dog owners
by Louise Doyle MAJOR plans to crackdown on irresponsible dog owners have been unveiled. Minister for Rural and Community Development, and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Martin Heydon TD have this week launched a major national awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities. Advertisement The […]
Weather: Today will be dry with sunny spells
THIS morning will be a little chilly, but today will be largely dry with good sunny spells developing. Some cloud will drift in later this afternoon turning the sun a little hazy. Some patchy light rain will develop later this afternoon with highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light winds. Advertisement This evening, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, March 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John Paul Mc Gill, Ardara Brian Grieve, Kildare, Dublin and Letterkenny Advertisement Dr Tony Bonar, Dunfanaghy Mary Donaghey, Convoy John Paul Mc Gill, Ardara The death has occurred of John Paul Mc Gill, Maghera, Ardara. Mr Mc Gill passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March […]
Rotary Club hosts District Governor
LETTERKENNY Rotary Club was delighted to welcome District Governor, Seamus Parle and his wife Carmel to their weekly lunch in the Station House Hotel, last week. The Island of Ireland is a single District in Rotary International and Letterkenny Rotary is one its 67 clubs. Therefore it was an important day for the Club to […]
Donegal student awarded Maynooth University Entrance Scholarship
THE significant Leaving Certificate achievements of Donegal student, Leahrose Davis, have been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University at a recent awards ceremony. The now first year MU student is among over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate examination. A former pupil of Scoil Mhuire […]
John Logue remembered as ‘great dad’
By Jarlath Cowan JOHN Logue was a man known for his warmth, wit, and unwavering love for his family, mourners at his funeral heard yesterday. Mr Logue tragically lost his life after an accident involving farming machinery on Tuesday. Advertisement Yesterday at Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Aghyaran, close to the Donegal border, lead by […]
Irish Cancer Society needs €30m to meet demand
IRISH Cancer Society needs to raise €30m this year to meet record demand in services. The figure comes ahead of Daffodil Day, the Society’s flagship fundraiser taking place on Friday. The Irish Cancer Society Transport Service, which brings patients to and from cancer treatment across the country, saw a 20 per cent increase in bookings in 2024. […]
Ireland’s oldest citizen Ruby Druce laid to rest in her beloved Castlefinn
by Louise Doyle CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce was remembered yesterday at her Requiem Mass for enriching the lives of so many people during her own extraordinary life. A large crowd of mourners turned out to bid an emotional farewell to the remarkable 109-year-old, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Thursday. Advertisement Mrs Druce’s […]