This week Paul Bradley catches up with Charlie Devlin, Retired Shop-steward and fisherman, who tells of catching a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote and his time working in the hospital. Hi Charlie, how are you? Could you tell us a bit about your history, please? I started part time working in the 1960s. I worked in the Continental, […]
Festival-goers urged to act responsibly to ensure a safe journey to and from Electric Picnic 2023
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána (AGS) have joined forces to urge Electric Picnic attendees to stay safe on the road this weekend. This year’s festival will once again see over 70,000 people travelling to and from Stradbally, Co. Laois. The RSA and An Garda Síochána are reminding festival-goers of the risks […]
Donegal Native Barry Gallagher announced as RTÉ news2day presenter
THIS autumn, first time television presenter Barry Gallagher aged 24 from Donegal is the newest addition to the news2day team. news2day is RTÉ’s news service designed specifically for children, featuring Irish and international news of interest to a young audience. Following a call out by RTÉ to media and journalism graduates across the country, and a comprehensive audition process, Barry […]
Sadness at death of well known broadcaster
THE death has taken place of well known Gaoth Dobhair radio broadcaster Seán Diver. Séan Diver of Coshclady, Bunbeg, was a broadcaster on Raidio na Gaeltachta for over 20 years. His remains will repose at his home from 11am today, Thursday and Friday until rosary time at 8pm nightly. Advertisement Funeral arrangements are to be […]
No helicopter to bring nurse and GP to Tory tomorrow
THE helicopter that was scheduled to fly a Nurse and GP to Tory Island tomorrow (Thursday) has been grounded due to essential maintenance work. The HSE has released a statement which details that there is currently no second helicopter available to do this run. The HSE is putting interim measures in place. Advertisement A spokesperson […]
Hotel industry’s fears for the future of tourism
DONEGAL enjoyed a bumper weekend of tourism business with many hotels at full capacity thanks to an influx of visitors over the Northern bank holiday weekend. However, as the summer season draws to a close a leading hotelier has warned that many hospitality businesses in Donegal will be forced to reduce their opening hours or […]
Body of Donegal man found in Scotland
The body of missing Donegal man Daniel McLaughlin has been found in Scotland. Daniel McLaughlin (74) was last seen at his home in Quigley’s Point in June. However, Gardaí have now confirmed that a body found in Scotland last month is that of the missing Inishowen man. Advertisement A Garda spokesperson said, “Following the recovery […]
Special night for Vincent Bonner
ONE of Donegal greatest rally drivers, Rosses man Vincent Bonner was honoured at a very special ‘This is your life’ on Saturday night at The Stables, Motorsport Museum in Frosses. Donnagh Kelly hosted a brilliant night for one of his rallying heroes at his private motorsport museum located in the hills of Donegal. Kevin Glendinning […]
Nearly 400 young people waiting for mental health supports
by Louise Doyle COMMUNITY Healthcare Organisation (CHO1), which includes Donegal, has the fifth highest waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the country. A total of 367 young people are on waiting lists in CHO1, the fifth highest from nine CHOs in the country. Advertisement CHO1 includes Donegal, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim […]
Gardaí issue warning after two drivers caught speeding
GARDAÍ from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit have issued a stark warning after two motorists were caught speeding. It comes after members carried out speed checks on Sunday. A Garda spokesperson said, “A number of motorists were detected travelling in excess of the legal speed limit and a number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices have been […]