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Deaths in Donegal, Monday, March 31
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Cecilia McGonagle, Moville Eunice Toland, Clonmany Advertisement Seamus Gillespie, Bruckless Bridie Doherty, Glenties Joe Hannigan, Killygordon Patrick McCabe, Glenties Mary McMahon, Muff Cecilia McGonagle, Moville The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Cecilia McGonagle (née Craig), formerly of Ballynally, Moville. Much loved mother […]
Donegal filmmaker celebrates successful book launch
DONEGAL based filmmaker and author Ciarán McCann is celebrating the successful launch of his debut sci-fi fantasy novel, Ravage: A Psycho Hunter Novel, which took place this past Friday, March 21, at the Bridge Inn, Dungloe. The event saw an enthusiastic turnout of fans, friends, and literary enthusiasts, all eager to support McCann’s transition from […]
Donegal house prices increase by 5 per cent since January
THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Donegal has risen by 5.6 per cent to €190,000 in the last three months, according to the latest Real Estate Alliance survey. Prices have increased by 17 per cent since last March, and homes are selling in an average of four weeks, the Q1 REA […]
Celebrating the legacy of Martin McGuinness on his eighth anniversary
by Louise Doyle THE North’s first minister shared her personal and political journey with Martin McGuinness at a special event on the eve of the eighth anniversary of his death. The emotive conversation between Michelle O’Neill and human rights activist Andrée Murphy was held in the Ebrington Hotel in the Bogside man’s beloved home city of […]
Extended respite services at Letterkenny facility ‘not enough to tackle shortages’
By Róise Collins RESPITE services at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny are to be extended, this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West has heard. Following the successful recruitment of additional staff, the facility will soon be able to operate seven nights per week. Advertisement The Letterkenny facility is one of four centres in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, Marcbh 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridie Doherty, Glenties Joe Hannigan, Killygordon Advertisement Patrick McCabe, Glenties Mary McMahon, Muff Rose O’Brien, Cavan and Buncrana Eileen Sweeney, Crolly Brendan McCann, Burnfoot Bridie Doherty, Glenties The peaceful death has taken place of Bridie Doherty (née Maguire), surrounded by her loving family at her home at […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, March 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary McMahon, Muff Rose O’Brien, Cavan and Buncrana Advertisement Eileen Sweeney, Crolly Brendan McCann, Burnfoot Kathleen Martin, Wicklow and Ballybofey Alice McDaid, Newtowncunningham Jacqueline Devenney, St Johnston Mary McMahon, Muff The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Mary McMahon, née Doherty, Drumhaggart, Muff F93 […]
Additional consultant appointed to tackle respiratory waiting lists
By Róise Collins AN additional consultant has been appointed to the respiratory team at Letterkenny University Hospital to help tackle lengthy waiting lists. The third permanent consultant has been added to the team as part of a number of initiatives introduced by the HSE to reduce waiting times for respiratory appointments in the county. Advertisement The […]
Boyle set to replace Senator brother as councillor
TWO Fine Gael branches are set to miss a council selection convention on Friday night. The Kilcar and Frosses branches have decided not to attend the function at the Bayview Hotel in Killybegs which will see Senator Manus Boyle’s brother installed as the new councillor for the Donegal Electoral Area. The Boyle family’s Bruckless branch […]