By Evelyn Cullen SIMON Harron swept his new bride Natalie off her feet with a romantic first dance to the song ‘Hero’, originally by Enrique Iglesias, on their wedding day at the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey on October 17. “Simon is such a people’s person, quick witted and funny, always making people laugh,” gushed Natalie about her new husband, when the Donegal News spoke with […]
Islamic Cultural Centre plans for Letterkenny appealed
by Louise Doyle PLANS for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre give the green light by the council last month have been appealed by local residents on the grounds of a traffic hazard and disturbance to the area. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission […]
HSE prepares for significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness
by Michael Lockhart HEALTH services in Donegal are preparing for further significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness in the coming days and weeks. The impact of flu circulating in the community has a direct impact on the capacity of health services, both in hospitals and in primary and community care settings. Advertisement HSE Health […]
TCS staff spread some festive cheer with Secret Santa appeal
Tata Consultancy Services employees are pictured at TCS Campus in Letterkenny as they volunteered as Secret Santa for this year’s Donegal Lifestart Services Christmas Toy Appeal. A total of 57 staff from TCS Letterkenny’s Global Delivery Centre took part in the appeal, donating enough toys to support more than 50 children this festive season. The […]
Hundreds attend protest in Dungloe
By Róise Collins CLOSE to 400 people gathered in Dungloe yesterday afternoon to protest against a business man, who they claim is ‘destroying their town’. The peaceful protest organised by local man Gary Sweeney saw hundreds of locals march from Dungloe Main Street to The River House Hostel and back toward Sweeneys Hotel. Advertisement The […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. This afternoon will be milder with highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees, rising to between 9 and 12 degrees this evening. Moderate westerly winds will be fresh and gusty at times near the west coast. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, December 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Joseph Houston, Cloghan – Mary Carr, Donegal Town Advertisement – Grace Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny – Noreen Bourke, Ballintra – Joe Hutchinson, Bridgend – Michael McGlynn, Bruckless – Dale Latendresse, Newtowncunningham Joseph Houston, Cloghan The death has occurred of Joseph Houston, Lettershanbo, Cloghan, Donegal. Mr Houston passed […]
Barbara’s Christmas wreaths still a popular festive tradition
By Róise Collins LOCAL woman Barbara Smith is much more than just a friendly face at the roadside, she is also a very special part of people’s Christmas traditions. Every year in the run up to the festive season Barbara sells homemade Christmas wreaths from her fruit and veg stall close to the Killross junction on […]
Bear Run 74 brings holiday magic to children in Paediatric Ward
A MEMORABLE celebration took place at Letterkenny University Hospital last Sunday when the team from the Bear Run 74 paid a visit. The group brought with them not only a truckload of toys but also an array of beloved characters to entertain the children. Santa Claus made an appearance along with Stitch, The Grinch, and […]
Concerns over lack of mechanisms for students who leave jurisdiction
By Róise Collins CONCERNS have been raised regarding a lack of mechanisms to follow up on the movement of students who are seeking refuge in Donegal if they leave the jurisdiction. The query were raised by Sinn Féin councillor Albert Doherty during a recent meeting of the ETB, following discussions on the closure of accommodation […]