ON THURSDAY morning, St Johnston native Niall Coll was appointed Bishop of Raphoe, returning from the Diocese of Ossory where he had served as Bishop since 2023. Following the announcement, he spoke of being “hugely sad” to be leaving the Ossory Diocese, while also “humbled” to be returning home as Bishop of Raphoe, his native […]
Calls to develop River Swilly walk
By Chris Ashmore CALLS for the development of a River Swilly walk in Letterkenny resurfaced once again at the monthly meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. It’s now more than 20 years since a number of local people drafted proposals for the development of the lands stretching from the Port Bridge to the Oldtown […]
Donegal brewery eyeing up British market for next year
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THE award-winning Kinnegar Brewing company in Letterkenny is planning to make in-roads into the potentially vast and lucrative British market in 2026 in what is set to be another exciting chapter in its ongoing success. This will represent a significant step forward for the brewery which began commercial operations at a modest level back in […]
Donegal man jailed for four years for dangerous driving causing death
A BUNCRANA man has been jailed for four years after careering into another vehicle while “heavily intoxicated” causing the death of a pensioner. Shaun Duffy’s actions claimed the life of Letterkenny man, Mervyn McClure, from Lurgy, who was ejected from his vehicle landing on the pavement beside the roadway. The accused, with an address at […]
Call made to develop River Swilly walk
By Chris Ashmore Calls for the development of a River Swilly walk in Letterkenny resurfaced once again at the monthly meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Council. It’s now more than 20 years since a number of local people drafted proposals for the development of the lands stretching from the Port Bridge to the […]
Letterkenny woman says her personal struggles can offer hope to others
A LETTERKENNY woman who battled severe mental health challenges is now using her personal experience to advocate for better mental health services in Donegal. Four years ago, Mary Orr suffered a breakdown and spent five weeks in a psychiatric unit. Mary’s journey through mental health challenges was not easy, and throughout it she described losing […]
‘Dr Lidiia didn’t just heal my child’s tooth, she helped her trust healthcare’
A LETTERKENNY dentist has been crowned the Ulster Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year for her exceptional patience, empathy and skill in caring for young patients with autism. Dr Lidiia Dydyn was nominated by a mother whose daughter required urgent and specialist care. The four-year-old girl who has autism required treatment for a painful dental […]
Letterkenny optician’s appeal sees hundreds of glasses sent to Africa
ANDREA Devins Opticians in Letterkenny has wrapped up its recent Spectacles Appeal with amazing support from the local community. Thanks to the generosity of so many people across Donegal, hundreds of pairs of pre-loved glasses have now been donated to the Lions Club for distribution to those in need in parts of Africa. The donated […]
Remembering Philip Brogan – a guiding light to so many
OVER the years I’ve paid tribute and acknowledged many people who passed away, but this one has been the most difficult and it’s taken me a while to reflect. Just six weeks ago my father’s journey in this life came to an end. When we lost Philip Brogan, we lost a guiding light. It has obviously been […]
Peter remembered for a life rooted in family, faith and love
Peter Patton from Dromore, Letterkenny had a life defined by family, faith and love, mourners at his requiem Mass on Monday were told. Mr Patton passed away peacefully at his late residence on Friday, November 7. Requiem Mass took place in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny where the large attendance gathered to say […]