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 […]
‘The system is broken’
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By Róise Collins A much-needed childcare facility in the east of the county remains stalled more than 14 months after its planning permission was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, despite a growing childcare crisis in Donegal. The planned crèche, earmarked for the former River Club nightclub at Cloughfin, Castlefin, would cater for more than 100 […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with mix of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Temperatures will feel mild, with highs of 16 to 18 degrees. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with the chance of some rain and drizzle for a time. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, generally decreasing light to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, September 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Ivan Walker, Dunkineely Derek Row, Kildare, Derry, Sligo and Donegal Advertisement Ellen Robinson, Dunfanaghy and Antrim Elizabeth McGinley, Cavan and Dunkineely Kathleen Doherty, Laghey Dan Greene, Loughanure Majella Duffy, Glengad Joan McGee, Carrigans Kevin Francis DeBurca, Killybegs and London Ivan Walker, Dunkineely The death has occurred of […]
Music stars to perform at Solidarity with Palestine evening
THERE is a huge lineup of musicians for the Solidarity with Palestine evening. The event will take place at 7.30pm this Saturday, September 20 in Scioból an Phobail, Mín na Craoibhe, Anagaire, F94 RX00. The evening will aim to raise funds for the Flotilla to Gaza and to support the ongoing activism. Advertisement Music stars […]
Coyle reflects on role in ETB
DONEGAL Education and Training Board plays a pivotal role in the lives of communities in the county, the outgoing chairperson of the education body stated during his final speech before completing his term of office this week. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Donegal ETB, Letterkenny Cllr. Donal Coyle pointed out that the ETB […]
The new phase of the Game Changers programme will be available from today
FROM today, free e-learning modules will be available to the Gaelic games community in Donegal addressing consent, bystander intervention, intimate image abuse and the harmful impacts of pornography, among other issues. The e-learning modules are the new phase of the Game Changer programme, a partnership between Ruhama, White Ribbon Ireland and the GAA, with the […]
€8.46m SPEAR Centre launched at ATU Letterkenny
THE new €8.46M SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) was launched yesterday at Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny. Supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, SPEAR will position the North West as a hub for semiconductor and photonics innovation, driving regional economic growth and strengthening cross-border collaboration. The centre is a huge boost for the region […]
A blow for Ramelton as two businesses announce closure
THERE has been much disappointment in Ramelton this week after two popular food businesses announced their closure. The well known coffee van, Bambi and Bean took to social media earlier this week to notify their customers that they will be closing due to their barista making a career move across the country. The coffee van […]