THE RNLI in Donegal have offered their thanks to all who have supported their fundraising campaign over recent months. The bucket collection in the Dunfanaghy Pornablagh area last weekend raised just under €1,200. On Saturday, August 9 a fundraising event is taking place in Fanad led by Michael Alcorn and Seamus Martin who were dramatically […]
Dancing at Lughnasa wowing audiences in Glenties
A VERY special production of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa continues at St Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties. The first show in the series opened on Saturday night last with members of the Friel family in attendance. The production received a hugely positive response. Come and visit Glenties by the Bluestacks and see site-specific theatre come to life […]
North’s Infrastructure Department to appeal A5 High Court ruling
By Alan Rodgers THE North’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has confirmed that the decision to quash approval for the £1.2 billion A5 dual-carriageway has now been lodged by her Department ahead of deadline of tomorrow for the proceedings to take place. The A5 is a major primary route in the North of Ireland. It links the […]
‘Calm and focus needed’ in wake of planning refusal
A DONEGAL senator has called for ‘calm and focus’ in the wake of An Coimisiún Pleanála’s refusal for planning permission for Fort Dunree’s €12.5m visitor experience. Senator Manus Boyle was making his comments following the planning refusal of the project, on the grounds that the body was not satisfied that “effluent from the development can […]
Sadness following the passing of well-known Letterkenny man Mick Garry
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny following the passing of Michael (Mick) Garry, Rathdonnell, Letterkenny. He died peacefully on Tuesday at Letterkenny University Hospital. A very well known and respected businessman, Mick was involved in a host of local groups and organisations. Advertisement He ran the successful Garry Office Supplies business in Letterkenny and also […]
Newtown family honours late son’s 30th birthday with fundraising cycle
By Dionne Meehan A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM family, who experienced an unimaginable loss almost seven years ago, is preparing to give back to the community that supported them through their darkest days. In November 2018, the Gallagher family’s world came crashing down when their beloved son and brother, Barry Gallagher, took his own life. Advertisement Barry, pictured […]
Ellie Ward takes 58th Mary from Dungloe title
By Eoin McGarvey A 19-year-old Rosses woman has become the 58th Mary from Dungloe following the annual ten-day festival that has been hailed as one of the best for years. Student Ellie Ward from Dungloe was crowned the winner on Sunday night in Ionad Sport na Rosann where singer Daniel O’Donnell interviewed the 15 participants […]
Level of outsourcing at LUH faces scrutiny
by Louise Doyle A LOCAL councillor has questioned the level of outsourcing at Letterkenny University Hospital after figures reveal more than €1.5 million has been spent on private taxi hire since 2020. The figures, seen by this newspaper, were released to Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn on foot on a Parliamentary Question he submitted on behalf of […]
Gardaí issue warning to public over HHC drug
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning people of changes to the law regarding a drug that had been sold in shops and online as vape pens, edibles and oils. Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is a semi synthetic cannabinoid. It is now categorised as a Schedule 1 controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. Advertisement […]
Mass to celebrate the Bicentenary anniversary of St Crone’s Church
A SPECIAL Mass takes place in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore, at 2pm this afternoon to mark its bicentenary anniversary. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Bishop Donal Roche, Fr Pat Ward, Fr John Attoh and former prSt Crone’s Church, Arranmoreiests, who have served through the years, will celebrate this special Mass. Afterwards at the gate there will be a rededication of […]