By Diarmaid Doherty It was a night of celebration and nostalgia at Castle Grove House last evening as Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce hosted a special function to mark its 60th anniversary. Chamber members gathered to honour an organisation that first met in March 1965 – and 60 years on, is as strong and vibrant as […]
Almost 500 Arranmore premises can now access fibre broadband
ALMOST 500 Arranmore premises can now access high-speed fibre broadband connection under the National Broadband Plan. 34,000 premises in the county are included in the State’s Intervention Area, which will see National Broadband Ireland deliver minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools. As the biggest investment in rural Ireland […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with outbreaks of rain
THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Later in the day, there will be some bright or sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degree in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry. There will be the odd spot of rain with a few coastal showers developing towards […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, September 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen Ruddy, Carndonagh George Doherty, Buncrana Advertisement Michael Robins, Clare and Carndonagh Vera McElhinney, Rathmullan Ellen Green, Scotland and Donegal Bernard Dowds, Ballybofey Ivan Walker, Dunkineely Derek Row, Kildare, Derry, Sligo and Donegal Ellen Robinson, Dunfanaghy and Antrim Elizabeth McGinley, Cavan and Dunkineely Kathleen Doherty, Laghey Kathleen […]
Local woman launches fundraiser for rescued baby ferret
A fundraiser has been launched for a rescued baby ferret that was found wandering the streets covered in animal bites, fleas and mites. The GoFundMe was started by Aoife McDaid, who rescued the ferret after seeing her posted in a local Facebook group. “When I caught her she had absolutely no fight left in her, […]
Culture Night takes place on Friday
CULTURE Night takes place in venues across the county this Friday, September 19. From sculpture trails and choral performances to open studios and poetry cafés, this year’s programme offers something for the whole family and every event is free to attend. Inishowen Carnival presents AN PÚCA At the heart of the celebrations is Letterkenny Town […]
Three taken to hospital following Newmills collision
THREE people have been taken to hospital following a collision at Newmills. Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of the two-vehicle collision which occurred on the R250 at approximately 9.50am this morning. Two people, a woman in her 80s and a woman in her 60s, were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment […]
Sisters looking forward to next chapter following Church apology
TWO sisters who were sexually abused by a former Donegal priest have encouraged other victims suffering in silence to “come forward and find the support you deserve”. Margaret and Paula Martin were abused by Con Cunningham when they were children. The former priest was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment in July 2021 for sexually abusing the two sisters […]
Letterkenny’s Eileen Williamson remembered for living an honest, respectful and faithful life
THE funeral took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs yesterday of Eileen Williamson, 4 Tara Court, Letterkenny. A native of Donegal Town, she passed away on Sunday. Friends and family gathered at yesterday’s Mass to offer a final farewell to a much loved and very popular lady. The Mass was celebrated by Fr […]
‘True fighter’ Christian McCullagh is laid to rest
RAPHOE teenager Christian McCullagh has been remembered as a “true fighter” following his sad passing last week. Christian, the 17-year-old son of Raphoe ABC head coach Gary and Aileen McCullagh, passed away suddenly in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin last Wednesday. He has been remembered by many for his bravery, having undergone numerous surgeries during his short […]