THERE’S been a continental feel to the committee room at Letterkenny Gaels in recent weeks following the election of the club’s new secretary. Maltese mother-of-two Louisa Tonna admits that her knowledge of Gaelic Games needs a bit of work. However, she says she is loving her new role after taking on what’s probably the busiest position […]
Safety experts to examine blackspot
ROAD safety experts are to examine an accident blackspot junction in Kilmacrennan which has seen numerous near-fatalities, the latest of which emerged on social media. Donegal Road Design Office is examining a junction in the middle of the village where the road intersects with the N56 just past St Columba’s Church before going in the direction of Milford. […]
Pringle asks why Government sits on ‘rainy-day fund’ when school construction is put on hold
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has slammed Government for putting on hold long-awaited school construction projects, particularly in light of billions of euros in its “rainy day fund”. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal town, a project that was shovel-ready, is one of 58 school building projects across the country – including more than […]
Termon Drama Group to take to the stage for two very worthy cause
Termon Drama Group has been busy rehearsing for their annual fundraising play in Kilmacrennan Community Hall, which is starting this weekend. The play will be performed on Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19, and then there will be two fundraising nights on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 of the month. The Air Ambulance will […]
Disruption to water supply in outskirts of Kilmacrennan
As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Legnahoory, Kilmacrennan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm today, 31 January until 3am tomorrow morning, on 1 February. Uisce Eireann recommends that users allow 2 to 3 hours after the estimated restoration time for […]
New Deputy Principal appointed to Mulroy College
Donegal ETB is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Amanda Quinn to the post of an additional Deputy Principal of Mulroy College in Milford. Amanda joins the senior leadership team at Mulroy College as the student population now exceeds six hundred students. Originally from Kilmacrennan, Amanda attended Kilmacrennan National School and Loreto Milford. Advertisement […]
Men’s Sheds pilot a massive success
TWO Donegal-based Men’s Sheds joined forces for a successful seven week pilot programme titled ‘Shed’s for Life’. Shed’s for Life is an initiative by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, which was created by men for men, said Lorraine Conneely, a Health Promotion Officer with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. Advertisement The Kilmacrennan and Dunfanaghy Men’s […]
Christmas comes early for Milford community
CHRISTMAS has come early for the Milford community in the shape of a church building which has been officially signed over for recreational use. The Milford Reformed Presbyterian Church has donated its former church on the Kilmacrennan Road to the Milford and District Resource Centre which will provide much needed community space for activities and […]
Devoted mother and son to be laid to rest on Wednesday
Catherine O’Donnell (39) and her 13-year-old son James Monaghan died in the tragedy at Applegreen Service Station.
Gardaí investigating woman’s death in Kilmacrennan
GARDAI are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Kilmacrennan. Gardaí were alerted to the incident outside a private residence at approximately 8.20pm last night. The body of the woman has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem will be conducted. The Garda Press Office advised that no foul play […]