By Dionne Meehan CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce (108) is now believed to be the oldest person in Ireland. It follows the recent passing of Galway’s Phyllis Furness. Advertisement Ms Furness died in Galway on August 12 after celebrating her 109th birthday on May 23 at Moycullen Nursing Home. After turning 108-years-old on New Year’s Eve, […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Childcare – choosing the best options can be a minefield
By Louise Flanagan THE cost of childcare is a hot topic at the moment. I’m past that stage myself (thank God) as all my kids are now school-going age. However, my brother has just boarded the crèche rollercoaster with his baby daughter, Ailbhe. He’s had her name down for a place in crèche pretty much […]
Another Weather Warning issued as more rain is forecast
As heavy rain continues today across Donegal, the forecast is predicting more of the same over the coming days. Donegal County Council have today issued a Moderate Weather Warning for rain for Donegal. The Yellow Rain warning is valid from 3pm on Monday to 10am on Tuesday. It comes as Met Éireann is forecasting heavy […]
Popular priest to retire after this weekend
by Michael Devlin A DONEGAL priest says he will hang up his vestments this weekend for the last time with “gratitude, appreciation and sadness.” Fr Declan Boland (76), who has been Camus Parish Priest at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Strabane for the past 25 years, is stepping down at the end of […]
Teenager dies in fatal road collision in Donegal
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal, single-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the R240 at Cross, Quigley’s Point at approximately 11.15pm last night (Saturday). The passenger, a male, in his teens, was fatally injured. The driver, a male (20s), was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, for treatment of injuries […]
Donegal faces alarming rise in pet abandonment and euthanasia rates
By Tara McCormack ANIMALS In Need Donegal embarked on a mission in 2006 to alleviate the suffering of animals. What started as a modest endeavour has grown over the years, as more people became aware of the group’s tireless work and joined the cause.Animals Advertisement Originally, Animals In Need focused on fundraising to support other […]
Deaths in Donegal – Sunday, August 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – John McCartney, St. Johnston and formerly Moville – Tom Dooley, Gortahork and formerly Essexford, Co. Monaghan Advertisement – Elizabeth (Dot) Carr, Dublin and Fanad – Jim Harris, Cullion Road, Letterkenny – Kathleen Tinney, Ballindrait and Strabane – Connie McFadden, Derryreel, Falcarragh – Rose Douglas, Bunbeg and […]
‘Sew far so good’ . . . Sheila’s unique business idea helping the community
By Dionne Meehan A UNIQUE consignment dress hub with the ethos of resale, repair, repurpose and rebuild has just opened in Letterkenny. Circular Dress Collaborative, located on the Thorn Road, is the brainchild of Shelia Clancy O’Donnell, a New York native who relocated to Donegal a number of years ago. Advertisement From the age of five-years-old, […]
Pressure mounts at donkey sanctuary as numbers increase
By Dionne Meehan THIS week Donegal Donkey Sanctuary opened their doors to three more neglected donkeys. This brings the overall number of rescued donkeys in their care up to 97. Advertisement Lizzie, Martha and Jack were rescued on Monday night after being neglected beyond belief. Describing them as “three tragic souls”, a spokesperson from the […]
Donegal bred horses enjoy success at the Royal Dublin Horse Show
THE Royal Dublin Horse Show saw a large turnout of entries from Donegal equestrians this year competing in all disciplines including jumping, showing and working hunter. Excellent results and titles were achieved by many including Irish Draught Breed siblings; Gweebarras Dreamtime Star (eight-year-old Irish Draught Stallion) and his full sister Gweebarra Realta – a six-year-old Irish […]