THREE Donegal projects have been allocated funding totalling €750,000 under the 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Laghey, Tory Island and Rosnakill have will each receive €250,000 for a wide range of regeneration projects. Laghey’s allocation is for the development of Laghey Community Park to provide a dedicated outdoor recreational amenity and play space. Advertisement […]
Sadness at the passing of Honorary Garda Eoin Arnold
GARDAÍ in Donegal have been left “deeply saddened” following the passing of Honorary Garda Eoin Arnold (HG 474) from Inver. Taking to social media to pay their respects, a spokesperson said their thoughts and prayers are with his parents, Paul and Orla, his big brother Jamie and his extended family. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. […]
Ramelton pharmacist Tom Murray elected as new President of Irish Pharmacy Union
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has announced the appointment of Tom Murray as its new President. Mr. Murray, a community pharmacist based in Ramelton will lead the IPU at a pivotal time for the profession, with major changes to the role of pharmacists expected in the coming years. “The role of pharmacists is changing thanks […]
Circus seeks to identify vandals after posters are clowned around with
By Dionne Meehan THE OWNERS of Tom Duffy’s Circus have appealed to the public for help after their advertising posters were vandalised in Letterkenny at the weekend. Now on a mission to identify the culprits, an appeal was posted to social media today. Advertisement “We’re very disappointed that our advertising poster boards have been interfered […]
Woman charged with multiple fraud offences to stand trial
A DONEGAL woman is to stand trial charged with a series of offences linked to an alleged fraud involving over £1 million while employed with a cross-community charity. Wendy MacBean (60), of Railway Park, St Johnston, appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrates Court on Wednesday last. MacBean is charged with 25 offences relating to fraud […]
Arranmore RNLI responds to call to assist yacht in difficulty
ARRANMORE RNLI responded to a call for assistance after a yacht experienced loss of engine power 18 miles west of Arranmore yesterday. The crew were about to board the all-weather lifeboat when they were asked to stand down by Malin Head Coast Guard as the yacht’s helm had managed to raise the sails and was […]
Scale of the amount of drugs seized in Donegal this year revealed
by Louise Doyle MORE than €1 million worth of drugs has been seized by gardaí in Donegal since the beginning of this year. The scourge of the problem was under the spotlight at the latest meeting of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) in Lifford on Friday. Advertisement The startling statistic was revealed by Garda Chief […]
Eileen Magnier to retire as RTÉ’s North West correspondent next week
By Kate Heaney RTE’s first female correspondent, who brought the news from the north west to the national broadcaster for the past 35 years, will retire from the job which made her a household name here, next Thursday. Eileen Magnier, north west correspondent with RTE since 1989, this week shared her memories of those years, […]
Special Needs Parents Network launches new website
By Dionne Meehan THE Special Needs Parents Network in Donegal has recently launched a new website to provide information and support to those with a disability and their family members in the county. Their website www.snpndonegal.com, has information on benefits and entitlements, education and schools and on SNPNs advocacy efforts for better disability services in […]
Shock and hurt after headstones damaged in Raphoe
by Louise Doyle THE Dean of St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe has told of her shock and distress after headstones were yet again smashed in the graveyard – the second time in a matter of months. Two headstones were smashed and another was knocked over in the incident of criminal damage, which occurred sometime between Thursday, April 18 at 6.15pm […]