A REPORT of two missing kayakers sparked a major search operation. Arranmore RNLI was launched at 10.42am yesterday morning June 10 to reports of a missing kayaker off the coast of Glen Head. Just minutes into the launch the lifeboat crew were informed that the kayaker had been found and were then asked to proceed […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: Hitting the ground running
In this week’s edition of the Third Degree with Paul Bradley, Letterkenny athletics coach Teresa McDaid gives us an insight into what it’s like working at the top level in her sport, and why she feels the role of sport in our society is often not appreciated Hi Teresa, how are you doing these days? […]
Firefighters at ‘their wits end’ as strike action looms
RETAINED firefighters are at the “end of their tether” as they start a period of industrial action with “no light at the end of the tunnel.” Retained firefighters began a period of work to rule industrial action on Tuesday with further strike action expected in the coming weeks. This week, retained firefighters are still responding to emergency callouts as […]
Men encouraged to take small steps to improve mental health
The HSE is encouraging men to set simple, realistic and practical tasks to improve their health this Men’s Health Week 2023. The HSE together with the Men’s Health Forum Ireland and a host of other partner organisations is marking Men’s Health Week 2023 starting on Monday June 12 and ending on June 18. This year […]
Brady donates his first communion money
BOMANY schoolboy Brady Murray who recently made his First Communion has donated the money he was gifted to Donegal Down Syndrome. The kind-hearted nine-year-old, whose older brother Matthew is Down Syndrome, wanted to give back to the charity that has provided great support to his family through the years. However, Brady isn’t the first sibling […]
Diocese plans for dwindling Mass attendees
A SNAPSHOT in time taken of the state of the 33 parishes in the Raphoe Diocese earlier this year shows a considerable decline in those attending church and a dwindling number of priests to minister to them. The results of the survey have led Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian to say that “our planning for […]
Donegal Hospice Remembrance Service to be held this weekend
A SPECIAL service to remember all those who passed away while under Hospice care will be held this weekend for the first time since 2020. On Sunday, June 11 at 3pm, the annual Donegal Hospice Remembrance Service will be take in the Irish Martyrs Church, Ballyraine. The service has not been held since the outbreak […]
Over half of farmers have been victims of theft
Researchers studying farm-based crime have found that more than half of farmers have been victims of theft. Researchers at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) surveyed 1,333 farmers and alarmingly, 55 per cent have been victims of theft. These are among the many findings of a research report by Dr Nicola Hughes and Dr Matt Bowden, […]
Two brave Donegal Gardaí applauded for saving young man’s life
TWO Donegal Gardaí have been praised for saving a young man’s life. On Friday, May 26, Garda Roisín O’Donnell and Garda Rose McGlynn, who are both originally from Letterkenny, were out on patrol along the M1 at Charleville, in Louth when they were waved down by a panicked couple stood by their parked vehicle on […]
Residents in Ballyshannon targeted by scammers
GARDAÍ from the Ballyshannon District have received a number of reports today in relation to scam emails and calls. In these instances the email senders and callers were claiming to be from An Garda Síochána. The caller was purporting to be calling in relation to suspected fraudulent activity and requested financial details. The scam emails […]