Letterkenny Credit Union honours retiring directors
LETTERKENNY Credit Union paid tribute to three outgoing directors on Saturday night acknowledging their “unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment” over a combined 70 years of service. Many tributes were paid to retiring Directors Maureen O’Donnell, Mary Forde and Jim Toner who all served voluntarily as directors and left a rich legacy. The three outgoing Directors […]
RNLI celebration at Westminster Abbey
A special service to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI which was founded in 1824 was held in Westminster Abbey, London on Monday. The service was conducted by the Very Reverend David Hoyle KVCO, MBE Dead of Westminster and the congregation was made up of representatives from volunteer lifeboat officers, crew, fundraisers and volunteers […]
Standing ovation for Paddy Diver
by Louise Doyle HUNDREDS of people took to their feet in a rousing standing ovation on Monday night to thank tireless and relentless 100 per cent redress campaigner Paddy Diver. It was standing room only in An Grianan Hotel in Burt, where the gravity of day-to-day life for families living in homes with defective concrete blocks and those otherwise […]
Hospital workers hold vigil in solidarity with Gaza colleagues
BY JEROME HUGHES HEALTHCARE workers attached to Letterkenny University Hospital are demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to allow for the delivery of food, water and life-saving medication. Members of the public joined with the workers this week to hold a vigil outside the hospital to honour doctors, nurses and paramedics who have been killed […]
Letterkenny personal trainer celebrates ten years in business
HIGHLY experienced personal trainer Aoife Hunter (McGill), owner of Aoife McGill Personal Training, is set to celebrate 10 years in business this year. Aoife, who is passionate about fitness, health and a balanced lifestyle, has over 17 years experience in personal training. Holding a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science, a Bsc Hons in Sports […]
Mica homeowners sough for survey
By Kate Heaney A survey launched this week by the University of Ulster is calling on people in Donegal and beyond to share their journey of despair, money worries, as well as resilience, as a result of their homes and businesses having defective building materials. The survey is specifically designed to assess the mental health […]
Loganair announces enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal
There is good news for Donegal air passengers with Loganair announcing the introduction of an enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal, delivering year-round flights and its biggest ever summer programme. The UK’s largest regional airline is the only carrier offering a direct air link between the North West of Ireland and the UK. […]
Donegal County Council wants to hear from rope thatchers
Have you got experience of rope thatching or of growing materials for thatching? If you do, Donegal County Council would like to hear from you. The council’s Donegal is open until Friday, March 8 and the implementation of the scheme over the past five years has highlighted the shortage of rope thatchers and the availability […]