RAY Community Group are set to launch ‘Ray Remembered: A Photographic History of Ray and District’ in Ray Community Centre on Wednesday, February 15 at 7.30pm. The publication of this book is the centrepiece and culmination of a year-long community history project, launched by the group in early 2022. Over the past twelve months, almost one thousand […]
Majella urges more support for Relay for Life after drop-off in participation
Global Hero of Hope, Majella O’Donnell, has called on more teams to participate in this year’s Relay for Life after questioning the fall-off in support for last year’s event. Pointing to the gaps that existed at the ATU campus in Letterkenny in 2022, she told the launch of this year’s Relay: “I felt very […]
President Higgins praises resilient students during today’s visit to Milford
President Michael D Higgins has praised staff and students in Milford for their ‘tenacity and courage’ in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy. President Higgins visited Mulroy College in Milford this morning. The school lost two students and two parents of students in the Creeslough explosion and in his address to students, he paid tribute […]
Trains could be set to return to Donegal
IT seems trains could be set to return to Donegal as the All Island Rail review appears to recommend a line be installed between Letterkenny and Derry. The Journal reports that the review, which is in draft form at present, recommends a railway link between Letterkenny and Derry. The review, which has been leaked ahead […]
MacIntyre and Donegal head for London
BRIAN MacIntyre and his Donegal teammates will pack their hurls in their luggage as they board a flight to England ahead of their second NHL match against London in Ruislip on Sunday. A trip to London creates a couple of different headaches logistically but none that can’t be dealt with as long as two points […]
‘No Dogs Allowed’ Campaign to continue until authorities take action
THE IFA have re-launched their campaign on dog control after IFA President Tim Cullinan criticised the failure of the authorities to tackle what is a growing problem on farms. IFA began the ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign in 2021. Speaking about the issue, Tim said unfortunately, the situation has worsened over the last two years, with […]
Killybegs fishing industry calls for a fair deal for Ireland
As EU-Norway fisheries talks enter a fifth round, the Irish fishing industry has united to call for a fair deal for Ireland. Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Kilybegs based Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) says fishing industry representatives have worked closely together to press for a fair and meaningful reciprocal deal for Ireland. […]
Increased capacity at Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre
WITH over 25 per cent of the population in Donegal living within the Gaeltacht, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Day Care Centre in Gaoth Dobhair plays a vital role in providing dementia-specific care in the region. First opened over 20-years-ago, the centre is one of over 40 Alzheimer Society of Ireland Day Care Centres now […]
Gardaí warn against bailiff mail scam
A SCAM email purporting to be from a Bailiff service has emerged. Gardaí have this week said they are aware of the latest scam, where an individual receives correspondence claiming to be from a Bailiff service. The correspondence states that an outstanding debt payment is due to a Bailiff Service and that failure to do […]
Special meeting for co-option
THE nephew of retired councillor Ian McGarvey will be co-opted onto Donegal County Council as his replacement on Monday. A special meeting of Donegal County Council is set to be held in Lifford at 11am. It is understood Pauric McGarvey from Ramelton will be co-opted onto the council during the special Council meeting, while a […]