THE Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) has issued an appeal after one of their recently adopted dogs got out of her new home this morning and is now missing. Roo, a female Lurcher with dark brindle with white on the chest, has been missing from the Ballymacool area of Letterkenny since approximately 8am this morning […]
Pelé’s brief appearance in local antiques store
A Letterkenny antiques dealer has revealed how she sold a signed photo of Pelé weeks before his death. Frances Spears netted the beautiful image of the famous Brazilian with fellow soccer legend George Best at an auction 18 months ago. But the Mourne Antiques owner only got her hands on the piece in November. And no sooner had […]
The Wild Atlantic Women celebrate Nollaig na mBan with very special concert
The Wild Atlantic Women, a collaboration of local musicians and artists, celebrated Nollaig na mBan with special concert in Ards Friary on Friday. The theme for the event was one of hope, peace and gratitude as together the women embraced the New Year. The artists who took part on the night included Brí Carr, Brí’s […]
Plans lodged to increase height of Raphoe 5G mast
A planning application has been lodged for the extension of a telecoms mast in Raphoe to enhance the area’s 5G coverage. Towercom Ltd has asked Donegal County Council for the go ahead to build a 24 metre structure with antennas, dishes and associated equipment at Mullafin, Mongorry Hill. An existing 18 metre mast will be removed […]
Donegal County Museum Needs your Help with ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal
Donegal County Museum is looking for objects and materials connected to the final years of the Decade of Centenaries, for its exhibition ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal 1919-1925’. This major exhibition focuses on the years 1919-1925 in Donegal. Exhibition topics range from the War of Independence and the Civil War to Partition and the work […]
New clergy appointments for the Diocese of Raphoe
BISHOP Alan McGuckian has announced a number of clergy appointments in the Raphoe Diocese. Very Rev James Gillespie, PP, Falcarragh is moving to Donegal Town (Tawnawilly) to replace Very Rev Niall Coll. Rev John Boyce, CC, Arranmore Island will be replacing Very Rev James Gillespie as Parish Priest of Falcarragh. Advertisement While Rev John Attoh, […]
Cherry picker theft from Ballybofey
Gardai are investigating the theft of a cherry picker from the Navenny area of Ballybofey.
Stronger health advice needed in light of RSV surge
According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, stronger public health advice around mandated mask-wearing must be offered amid a surge in RSV and other respiratory illnesses. This comes as 534 patients are without beds in Irish hospitals today. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said they are once again calling on the Chief Medical Officer […]
Keep kids with respiratory symptoms at home – GP
A DONGEAL GP is urging parents to keep their children home from school and childcare facilities if they are displaying respiratory symptoms as the significant rise in infections is having a severe impact on the health service. Dr Denis McCauley, GP committee chairman with the Irish Medical Organisation, has echoed the plea of the Chief […]
Just one dog fouling fine issued in the past two years
DONEGAL County Council issued just one fine for dog fouling offences in 2021 and zero in the first ten months of 2022. Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed the local authority issued no fines for dog fouling offences between January and October 2022, and just one in the 12 months prior to […]