THE Donegal Women’s Centre, in partnership with the HSE Connecting for Life “Let’s Talk About Suicide” Programme, are hosting a ‘A Space to Breathe’ event. This free 8-week Mindful Interior Design Workshop will begin on Monday, November 3 in Donegal Town. This unique workshop invites women to pause, reconnect, and explore how their living spaces […]
Letterkenny man’s chance encounter with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly
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A CHANCE meeting on a street in Tuam with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly gave Letterkenny man John Nee an opportunity to share a special moment with someone he greatly admires. The fortuitous encounter came at a pivotal time for the Oldtown storyteller and musician, who, like so many others, is struggling to comprehend the genocide in […]
Letterkenny woman with 189 previous convictions jailed
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A LETTERKENNY woman with 189 previous convictions was jailed for nine months this week when her case was dealt with in the local district court. Lisa Mongan (37), 61 Cashel Park, Lisnenan, appeared before Letterkenny District Court via videolink from Dóchas Centre, Mountjoy Prison, Dublin. Mongan is charged that on October 5 at Home Savers, Pearse Road, […]
Viral video of dangerous driving in Falcarragh sparks concern
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A LOCAL councillor has spoken out about a shocking video of dangerous driving outside the primary school in Falcarragh, which has been widely shared on social media in recent days. The video shows two cars being chased by Gardaí, with one speeding past onlookers who recorded the incident. Gardaí told the Donegal News that they […]
Voters to go to the polls in presidential election
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PRESIDENTIAL election candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys have almost done all they can in their campaign to become Ireland’s 10th President to go to Áras an Uachtaráin, but for whom will success be sweet? Heather Humphreys will be in Donegal today, visiting Dorrian’s Hotel in Ballyshannon at 1pm before calling to Killaghtee Hall in Dunkineely at 2.15pm for a […]
Residents to fight active travel plans
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BALLYMACOOL residents are to vehemently oppose active travel plans on their doorstep, which would see the creation of a cycle lane and the construction of a parking bay to replace spaces currently outside their homes. Close to 100 people attended a public meeting in the Station House Hotel on Tuesday night, where residents voiced their fears that […]
Tributes paid to popular Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn
TOUCHING tributes have been paid following the death of beloved Letterkenny teacher Seamus Quinn. Seamus, who was a Derry native, worked as a Spanish teacher in Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. Following the sad news of his passing yesterday, Loreto Secondary School took to social media to pay a touching tribute to the father of […]
Weather: Rain will clear this morning leaving sunny spells
TODAY will start off wet with rain in many areas. Rain will gradually clear through the morning. Sunshine and showers will follow. Advertisement Showers will become heavier this evening with hail possible. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, showers will continue, some heavy with hail possible. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, October 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Allison Thompson, Letterkenny David Samuel Patterson, Raphoe Advertisement Eilis McGrane, Ballintra Muriel Jones, Raphoe Kevin Maguire, Bundoran and Mayo Denis Maloney, Teelin David Patterson, Raphoe Seamus Byrne, Glencolmcille Allison Thompson, Letterkenny The peaceful death took place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday of Allison Thompson, née […]
ATU Letterkenny students take part in walkout protest
STUDENTS from ATU Donegal hosted a ‘walkout’ today at the Letterkenny campus. Participants left their classes and gathered at the front of the building to oppose recent Government decisions. The protest was held as students believe that Technological Universities haven’t been treated fairly by the Government in the recent budget. Advertisement Thousands of students from […]