MOURNE Antiques on the Main Street in Letterkenny is celebrating 25 years in business. Owner Frances Spears took over the store from her mother in 1989 when it was located in Strabane and she then moved the store to Letterkenny three years later. Advertisement Frances said the key to her success is having “quality” […]
Man faces trial over five sex-linked offences
A 27 year old man faces trial on five sex-linked offences, including the exploitation of a child. A book of evidence was served on him today (Tuesday) at Dungloe District Court. The man, who cannot be named at this stage under court order, is accused of exploiting a child, a girl whose age wasn’t given […]
Plans in place to ensure no disruption to ambulances
THE National Ambulance Service is putting “contingency plans” in place to ensure there is no disruption to service delivery ahead of tomorrow morning’s strike. Twenty SIPTU members at the National Ambulance Service in Letterkenny will strike from 1am tomorrow morning over a dispute with management. A Spokesperson for the HSE said: “Both parties have […]
Meeting this morning to resolve ambulance dispute
A MEETING is taking place this morning with the Workplace Relations Commission in an effort to resolve the dispute involving members of the National Ambulance Service in Letterkenny. Trade Union SIPTU announced last week that members of the ambulance service will strike this Saturday at 1am due to a management failure to implement a Rights […]
Calling on Cupid to raise funds for Pieta
TWO Letterkenny women have called on cupid to help them raise vital funds for a much needed charity in Donegal, while trying to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Saoirse Faughan and Aine Boyle are organising a Valentine’s charity ball t years, they understand the importance of Pieta House in Letterkenny, and want to contribute […]
Appeal over missing kitten from Letterkenny
THE Animals in Donegal AID Sanctuary is trying to locate a kitten that has been missing since Tuesday from the Letterkenny area. The kitten named Tiberius was homed by the charity six months ago in the Glencar area. He is a tabby with white on his neck and around his nose. If anyone has any […]
Polish posters in murder probe
GARDAI in Letterkenny will be putting up posters around the town this week in Polish in a fresh bid for information about the murder of Sebastian Adamowicz. The 36 year old was found with severe head injuries at his home at 15 Sylvan Park on Wednesday, November 1st. Speaking to the Donegal News Inspector Goretti […]
Vets consider moving practice across the border
I know of one local person who is attending veterinary college in Budapest while another student vet from Castlefin is studying in Wagga, Wagga.
A cut above: B Bobs annual charity fun day this weekend
Proceeds from B-Bobs charity day will go to help the work of The Good and New Cancer Bus and mental health.
€125,000 in new investment for five Donegal businesses
The funding was made available under the new Local Enterprise Office Innovation Investment Fund, a programme designed to help small businesses.