It’s been a three yearly feature on the local calendar ever since a couple of local lads came up with the idea after meeting up on Letterkenny’s Main Street one day back in 1991.

Not quite every three years because as it did with so many events, the Covid Pandemic forced the cancellation of the hugely popular Letterkenny Reunion back in 2021.

But now it’s back – or will be come the first week in August when local and visiting townies get together once again.

The traditional variety of events will be staged to keep the patrons entertained but plenty of the entertainment will be provided by the townies themselves as stories and anecdotes abound over the four days and nights – some of them perhaps even true!

This year’s Reunion is being pruned down from its traditional six days but nevertheless will pack in the fun and festivity associated with this unique event.

Opening with the traditional welcome mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Sunday 4th, the Reunion will also host the re-enacted fair day and the magical mystery tour.

This year, the busloads of townies will be heading to – oh wait, no good taking the mystery out of it! Suffice to say the craic will be mighty wherever it ends up.

Many other events are also being organised and the Devlin Hall will be opening for business – that is, the business of dancing and music.

Meanwhile, both the opening and closing dances (Wednesday 7th) will be staged in the Station House Hotel.

“After we had to miss the Reunion in 2021, it’ll be good to be back,” says committee chairperson, Dessie Kelly.

And so say all who are keenly anticipating it – including those two gentlemen, Johnny Joe McCollum and Jimmy Sweeney whose brainchild on the Main Street sparked the whole event off all those years ago.

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The case of a woman who defrauded the State of almost €70,000 has been adjourned after Letterkenny Circuit Court heard she is awaiting inheritance money from a late uncle.

Shauna Tynan, 56, had defrauded the state after claiming her late father’s pension for three year’s after his death.

The case has been ongoing but Judge John Aylmer was told the case is showing progress with regard to gathering the outstanding money owed.

Barrister for Tynan, Ms Patricia McCallum BL, told the court that her client is seeking to put the sum of €34,000 together to bring to court.

Ms McCallum said she had seen correspondence by letter about the inheritance saying there will be sufficient money with regard to paying back the money owed.

Judge Aylmer said he was satisfied with the progress and adjourned the case until October 29th next.

Tynan, of Slieve Sneacht, Letterkenny, received €32,222 in carer’s allowance and a further €34,265.60 in respect of a State pension following the death of her father in October, 2013.

The sale of a portion of land on Arranmore Island which she was left by her late mother was due to fund a payback of the monies.

In October, Ms McCallum said that there had been an unavoidable delay in selling the land.

Ms McCallum explained that one estate agent directed to sell the land had a conflict of interest while another estate agent encountered a backlog of sales and that it would now be two to three weeks before it could go on the market.

Tynan is currently repaying €25.13 each week and has to date repaid more than €10,000.

In respect of the carer’s allowance Tynan has a balance of more than €21,000 to pay back.

Judge Aylmer previously indicated that he was anxious to deal with the matter by way of a non-custodial sentence, but also warned that he will ‘completely review’ the matter if this is not forthcoming from Tynan.

It then emerged earlier this year at a court sitting in January that Ms Tynan had received an inheritance from a late uncle.

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The award-winning Danu Young Women’s Choir have announced details of their upcoming Spring concert at a very special venue with some exciting performances.

The historic Guildhall in Derry will provide the atmospheric setting for the show on 19th May.

The Letterkenny-based choir have certainly not rested on their laurels since their huge success at The Barbershop Harmony Society’s Midwinter Festival in New York in January, where they were the highest-scoring chorus in their competition.

Their director Douglas Carnes began rehearsals immediately on their return home, and they are so excited to be performing live at the historic Guildhall in Derry on May 19th.

Danu Young Women’s Choir will also be joined by ‘little sister’ choirs Danín (aged 10-13) and Faíthín (aged 9 and under) – this is the first time that all three ensembles will be performing together.

The concert, titled ‘Diaspora’, is influenced by the Celtic diaspora’s emigration all over the world and will explore the music and language of our ancestors.

Come for classic favourites like Amazing Grace, Parting Glass, Báidín Fheilimí, and Star of the County Down. Hear some Ireland premieres like Nathaniel Adam’s arrangement of Black is the Colour and Elaine Hagenberg’s, O Love. Whether you love Irish Trad, Classical, Choral, or Vocal Jazz this concert has what you need to fill your soul – history, culture, music, and love!

More details can be found at www.danuyoungwomenschoir.com or www.eventcreate.com/e/danuyoungwomenschoir

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The wonders of the Inishowen peninsula will be celebrated on our TV screens this weekend as ‘Kayak ó Thuaidh’ continues on RTE One.

The series follows two novice kayakers, Tessa Fleming and Irial Ó Ceallaigh, as they undertake an epic journey from the north-west Donegal to the northeast coast of Antrim.

Together with kayak expert John Hubbucks, they brave the unpredictable Atlantic wind and waves, pushing themselves way beyond their comfort zones to complete their challenge.

Tessa Fleming and Irial Ó Ceallaigh on Inishtrahull

The programme first aired on BBC Gaeilge last month and is now being shown on RTE.

The first two episodes featured the tranquil quay of Bunbeg, Gola island, the Bloody Foreland, Tory island and the iconic Fanad lighthouse.

This week the adventurers tackle the Inishowen peninsula. Setting off from Fort Dunree they make their way to Inistrahull, Ireland’s most northernly island, and continue eastwards towards Lough Foyle and Magilligan, but the journey is not without difficulties.

Irial and Tessa with Fiontán Ó Caoláin at Stroove Beach

“This series charts the journey of a lifetime where the presenters and the audience learn about their history, their environment, and about themselves,” promoters say.

Watch Kayak ó Thuaidh this Friday at 8.30pm on RTÉ One and catch up on the RTÉ Player

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A point deep into injury-time by substitute Ryan McNicholl gave Derry victory in this Ulster Championship semi-final clash.

Donegal 0-14 Derry 1-12

By Charlie Collins at MacCumhaill Park

But the added time by referee Enda Mallon will be the talking point for many days to come.

Donegal had home advantage at MacCumhaill Park by virtue of their top spot finish after an unbeaten record in their Group matches.

Derry finished runners-up behind Tyrone in the other Group, their only defeat coming by just one point against their table toppers neighbours.

They followed that up with a comfortable quarter-final victory over Cavan to set up this last four clash with Shaun Paul Barrett’s Donegal .

Luke McGlynn gave Donegal a first minute lead and after Derry had missed several chances Conor Reid added another in the 7th minute and Conor McGinty quickly added a third from long range.

We didn’t have the next score until the 18th minute, it was Derry’s first and a fine effort from Patrick McGurk but Patrick McElwee replied immediately with an excellent free to make 0-04 to 0-01 to Donegal after twenty minutes.

Luke McGlynn added his second point from a free , Ruairi Fobres replied for Derry but Sean Martin finished off a fine Donegal move with a fine score.

Cahir Spiers added Derry’s third point but again Donegal responded with a mark point from Karl Joseph Molloy.

However Derry had the final say of the first half with Eoin Higgins successful free to leave Donegal three ahead at half-time , 0-07 to 0-04.

Luke McGlynn started the second-half as he had the first with a quick point but after that Derry took control.

Oisín Doherty finished off an excellent move with the game’s first goal, Sean Ward converted a 45 to put Donegal two ahead but Derry then kicked four in a row from Conal Heron , Ruairi Forbes , Oisín Doherty and Forbes again and they led for the first time, 1-08 to 0-09.
Senan Carr replied for Donegal but three in a row for Derry from subs Ryan McNicholl and Ciaran Chambers and another from Oisin Doherty put Derry four ahead , 1-11 to 0-10 .

But Donegal weren’t finished and showed great fighting spirit with four points in a row from Karl Magee, Cian McMenamin , Luke McGlynn and Kevin Lynch to draw level, as the three minutes of injury-time signaled came to an end and Extra-time beckoned .

However Referee Enda Mallon allowed Derry one last attack as the clock ran past those three minutes and they took full advantage when Oisin Doherty fed Ryan McNicholl and he made no errors as he kicked the winner point.

The Donegal dugout were less than pleased with the referee’s decision to add another half-minute and the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow.

Heartbreak for Donegal, however credit to Derry for their second-half performance with Oisin Doherty’s early goal the spark that sent them on their way to the Ulster Final.

Donegal: Damien McGowan; Callum McCrea, Finbarr Roarty, Karl Magee (0-01), , Finn Coll, Oisin Caulfield, Sean Martin (0-01) , Conor Reid (0-01), Shaun Ward (0-01/45), Conor McGinty (0-01), Luke McGlynn ( 0-04 ) Senan Carr (0-01) , Eoghan Kelly, Patrick McElwee ( 0-01), KJ Molloy (0-01),

Subs used ; Niall Prendiville , Kevin Lynch (0-01), Donal Gallagher , Cian McMenamin (0-01),Lorcan McGee,

Derry: Callum Armstrong, Fionn McEldowney, James Murray, Rory Small, Conleth McGrogan, Patrick McGurk ( 0-01), Danny McDermott. , Tommy Rogers , Conal Heron (0-01), Cahir Spiers (0-01), Ruairi Forbes (0-03), Johnny McGuckian, Niall O’Donnell, Eoin Higgins (0-01), Oisin Doherty ( 1-02),

Subs used ; Ciaran Chambers (0-01), Ryan McNicholl (0-02).

Referee ; Enda Mallon ( Armagh).

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A Donegal man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a female while cross-dressing.

The man, who is aged in his 60s and cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court this week.

The man pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault on a ‘without prejudice’ basis when he was formally arraigned before Judge John Aylmer.

The man was charged with a total of 14 counts of sexual assault and two charges of sexually exploiting a child.

The man spoke only to plead guilty to the single charge of sexual assault.

The charge is contrary to section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990, as amended by section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act, 2001.

The charge relates to an incident, on a date unknown in 2015, that he sexually assaulted a female person by masturbating in front of her while cross-dressing and, at the same time, touching or rubbing her body.

The man stood with his head bowed as the charge was read to him by the court registrar.

All of the charges against the man related to the same female person at two locations in Donegal.

Barrister for the accused man, Mr Colm Smyth SC, said his client was tendering a guilty plea to one of the sexual assault counts on a without prejudice basis.

Mr Smyth told the court that the man has no previous or subsequent convictions and asked that legal aid be extended to cover a psychiatric assessment.

Judge John Aylmer granted the request and also ordered the preparation of a probation and welfare report, to include the accused’s suitability for community service.

The matter was adjourned to the October sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court and the man was granted bail on the same terms and conditions.

A publication order, preventing the man’s identity from being revealed, is in place in order to protect the identity of the female person.

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Young Donegal fisherwoman Muireann Kavanagh brought her campaign for the reopening of line-caught pollack fishery directly to the European Parliament’s door yesterday.

The 14-year-old, determined to protect her family’s fishing heritage and her own future, visited Strasbourg ready to make waves.

Yesterday she met with key decision-makers to voice her fears for Irish fishing communities affected by the zero-catch scenario recommended to rebuild pollock stock off the northwest.

Muireann said: “For me it is vitally important to explain to the European officials just how hopeless I feel my future is as a young fisherwoman. My family have fished for pollock in a sustainable way for generations and it makes me sad and angry that I cannot do the same. I feel that fishing communities in Ireland are not getting fairness and I have made that very clear in every meeting here in the parliament.”

When young Muireann left her home on the island of Arranmore this week it was the beginning of a very long journey to the European Parliament. 

A trip taking over 24 hours saw Muireann and her parents Neily and Donna taking the ferry from Arranmore to Burtonport, then to Letterkenny by car and to Dublin by bus, before flying to Frankfurt on a plane to finally arrive in Strasbourg by train where her host warmly welcomed her for the visit, MEP Chris MacManus. 

Left to right: João Pimenta MEP (Coordinator for the Left Group for the Fisheries Committee), Muireann Kavanagh, Neily Kavanagh and Chris MacManus MEP at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Suitably dressed in her striking yellow fishing overalls, Muireann got straight to work. The work in question was securing a future in fishing for herself and many other young people living in coastal and island communities. 

The young fisherwoman met a number of high-ranking MEPs including João Pimenta MEP, Coordinator for the Left Group for the Fisheries Committee, Pierre Karleskind MEP, Chairperson of European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee and Younous Omarjee the chair of the Parliament’s Committee on Regional Development. 

Left to right: Pierre Karleskind MEP (Chair of European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee), Chris MacManus MEP, Muireann Kavanagh and Neily Kavanagh at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Speaking from the parliament, Muireann said “I am delighted to be here in Strasbourg and I’m very grateful that MEP MacManus organised this opportunity to speak directly to the decision makers in the European parliament.”

MEP Chris MacManus said he was struck by Muireann’s passion and determination, “Muireann is a young fisherwoman from the island of Arranmore in county Donegal and has been rightly vocal on the need to ensure a future for young people in coastal and fishing communities.”

“On the back of the Pollock fishing ban, Muireann made headlines when her handwritten letter to the fisheries minister was widely circulated on social media. Following that I went to visit Muireann at her school Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Arranmore to hear her story firsthand. I highlighted Muireann’s story in a European Parliament speech but I felt in was essential that she could come here to tell her story in person.”

Neily Kavanagh, Muireann Kavanagh, Younous Omarjee (chair of the Parliament’s Committee on Regional Development), Chris MacManus MEP and Donna Kavanagh at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

 The Midlands Northwest MEP subsequently invited the young islander to the European Parliament so she could tell her story directly to the relevant legislators. 

MEP MacManus added, “This is Muireann’s story, this is Muireann’s week. I was more than happy to facilitate her and her family so her story can be heard loud and clear in the corridors of power. She deserves to be heard. Young Irish fisherwoman and men deserve fairness and they deserve a future. As MEPs we must fight to provide a future for young people like Muireann Kavanagh.”

Muireann Kavanagh pictured with her father Neily at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

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A huge fire on the outskirts of Letterkenny was brought under control late last night.

The fire at a yard at Rossbracken in Manorcunningham began around 7pm and sent a huge plume of smoke into the skyline.

Locals were forced to shut doors and windows as the smoke traveled for miles.

Both Gardai and the local fire services attended the blaze which is understood to have originated at large sheds in the locality.

Locals complained of the smell of burning plastic.

It is not believed that anybody was injured in the blaze.

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Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the first non-statutory public consultation for the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway Project.

The project is currently at Phase 1 (Concept & Feasibility), which includes the identification of a project Study Area and the key Constraints and Opportunities located within. The purpose of this public consultation is to inform the public of the project and to invite feedback on the project, the Study Area, the Constraints and Opportunities located within and any other features that the Design Team should consider.

To facilitate this, two in-person public consultation events will take place in St Johnston and Lifford as follows:

Wednesday 1st May 2024: 14:00 – 20:00
St Johnston & Carrigans Family Resource Centre, Chapel Road, St Johnston, F93 VHK7

Thursday 2nd May 2024: 14:00 – 20:00
Old Courthouse, The Diamond, Lifford, F93 CD6F.

After the conclusion of the in-person consultation events above, public displays will be made available for a period of two weeks until Thursday 16th May at the following location:

• Donegal County Council, County House, Lifford F93 Y622.
  Opening hours 09:00 – 16.30 (Monday – Friday).

For additional project information, or to complete the feedback form online, please visit the dedicated project website at carrigansliffordgreenway.ie. Information will be accessible online from Monday 29th April 2024. Submissions will be accepted until Friday 17th May 2024.

If you cannot attend one of our in-person events and are unable to access the website, please feel free to contact the project team by email to carrigansliffordgreenway@aecom.com or by post at Greenways Capital Projects, Donegal County Council, County House, Lifford, Co. Donegal, F93 Y622.       

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Donegal has been ranked as Ireland’s fifth best county for remote workers.

A new survey has found Donegal to be a hidden gem, with distinct advantages for remote professionals.

With an extensive digital hub network and along with the superb quality of life offering, workers from across the country have chosen to relocate here or log on to the office during extended breaks.

The latest remote working study was carried out by Virgin Media, with Kerry, Clare, Laois and Roscommon in the Top 4.

Over the last four years, the number of people working from home in Ireland has increased from 19.89% to 36.2%, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

The analysis factored in essential elements such as rent prices, broadband speed, crime rates, air quality, sunlight hours, restaurant availability, and the number of primary schools. These factors play a crucial role in determining the ideal location for remote work living. Each data point in the index was individually scored, these scores were then used to calculate the overall index ranking.

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A motorcyclist in his 30s has been killed in a collision in Carlow.

The incident between the motorcycle and a car happened on a local road at Sandbook between Rathoe and Ballon on Wednesday at around 11pm.

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupants of the car fled and the car was found burnt out.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

The local Coroner and Office of the State Pathologist have been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. All the circumstances of this incident are being investigated, a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed and an incident room has been established at Carlow Garda Station.

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Featured photo courtesy of Malin Head Community

American actor Aidan Quinn has said he loves working in Donegal after making his second feature film here last year.

The Legends of the Fall star is no stranger to Donegal’s beauty and was singing the praises of Donegal and Mayo at the IFTAs last week.

Despite the unpredictable Irish weather bringing relentless wind and rain to Mayo, he said Culdaff was “gorgeous”.

“But Culdaff, up there in Donegal, gorgeous. I’ve worked there before so I love going back there,” Quinn told The Sun on the red carpet last week. (Read the full interview here)

A Shine of Rainbows, also starring Aidan Quinn, was filmed around Lagg in 2006.

The star was welcomed back to Inishowen last autumn while making Cry From the Sea. The drama, also starring Dominic Cooper, saw main street Culdaff transformed into a film set with horse-drawn carriages, old motors and local businesses being kitted out with vintage wares.

September 2023: Actor Aidan Quinn and Loretta Bonnar. Photo courtesy of Bonnar in Culdaff Arms

Quinn said he hoped the film would be released later in the year.

Cry From the Sea is a historical romance directed by Vic Sarin that centres on a grieving lighthouse keeper on an isolated Irish island in the aftermath of the first World War and the Irish Civil War. When the new priest clashes with him over the improper burial of his late wife on the lighthouse grounds, the conflict leaves the island’s loyalties divided.

Aidan Quinn at the Malin Head Community Centre last September. Photo: Malin Head Community

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Derry City and Strabane City is set to form a twinning arrangement with the city of Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is one of Palestine’s most important cities, located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Earlier this year, SDLP Ballyarnett councillor Catherine McDaid raised a motion with the council seeking the twinning arrangement.

Councillor McDaid said: “I was very moved at the sacrifice that the people of Bethlehem undertook in abandoning their festive celebrations in November in solidarity with the people of Gaza.

“This was a significant step that will have impacted many aspects of the lives and livelihoods of people in Bethlehem, but the city council knew the power of sending that message.

“As the genocide in Gaza continues, it’s incumbent on us to take every step possible to demonstrate similar solidarity with the people of Palestine.

“I believe that the twinning of our two cities demonstrates on a global stage that Derry, and indeed Ireland, recognises the plight of the Palestinian people and stands in solidarity with them.”

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Patricia Logue has announced she was pleased and honoured to receive correspondence from Mayor of Bethlehem Adv. Anton Salman approving the twinning request.

She said: “The people of Derry/Strabane and Bethlehem have a lot in common, both have shown great resilience and strength and I strongly believe that by twinning with each other we reap the benefits of a very positive and engaging relationship that will impact our communities and businesses.”

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Taoiseach Simon Harris is set to engage with the Housing Minister on calls for action on the latest research into Donegal’s defective concrete crisis.

The Mica Action Group is campaigning for remediation recommendations to be reviewed to take into account the scientific research commissioned by the Geological Survey of Ireland.

The study, published last year, has found that the primary cause of defective concrete decay is internal sulphate attack, rather than mica freeze/thaw. It also consistently identified pyrrhotite within the strip foundations examined from affected buildings.

Despite the information being provided to the Department of Housing and the National Standards Authority of Ireland, pyrrhotite is not being recognised and many homeowners are not being granted full rebuilds.

Independent TD Thomas Pringle brought the issue to the attention of the Taoiseach yesterday and said: “The Minister for Housing and the National Standards Authority of Ireland continue to say that there is no evidence that pyrrhotite is the cause of defective blocks in Donegal, not mica as it had been attributed to.”

Deputy Pringle pointed out that the GSI survey says it is clear from the independent work done by each research partner that internal sulphate attack as a result of excessive pyrrhotite is the primary cause of the most serious damage seen within the affected properties across Donegal.

“This is from studies carried out by RSK, Petrolab and the Ulster University consortium, yet the Department does not acknowledge this and allows families to continue to be approved for partial remediation,” he said.

Deputy Pringle called on the Taoiseach to instruct the Department to use up-to-date science when operating this scheme “so that homeowners can get a result they can have faith in” and have their homes repaired so they do not need to be examined again.

Mr Harris replied: “I know the huge stress and strain this issue has caused so many families in the Deputy’s county and others.”

The Taoiseach added that he would “look specifically into the information” and engage with the Housing Minister, Deputy Darragh O’Brien.

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A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting another man in Manorcunningham and causing him harm.

Owen Orr tendered a guilty plea as he was arraigned before Judge John Aylmer at Letterkenny Circuit Court.

A 31-year-old of Tullyverry Drive, Greysteel, Derry, Orr pleaded guilty to assaulting Charles Bonner causing him harm at Manorcunningham on February 14, 2019.

The charge is contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against The Person Act, 1997.

Mr Ciaran Elders BL, for Orr, said his client suffers from psychological difficulties and is on prescribed medication.

Mr Elders said Orr has been engaging with the probation service in Northern Ireland.

A probation and welfare report and a psychiatric report on behalf of Orr were order by Judge Aylmer.

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Donegal Airport has been allocated €1.299 million to support capital investment in safety and security.

The funding is part of an overall package of €5.6 million announced today by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers.

The funding for the airport at Carrickfin was welcomed by Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue.

He said: “Donegal Airport is an important piece of infrastructure in Donegal and the Northwest, and this latest investment shows once again how important government regards the role our local regional airport plays. Donegal Airport plays a crucial role in supporting connectivity, economic development and tourism in the region.”

“This allocation will also assist Donegal Airport to meeting their carbon reduction targets as well as building resilience against climate change.”

Minister Chambers made his announcement during his visit to Donegal Airport as part of his ministerial responsibility for aviation.

Under the 2004 capital funding allocations, Ireland West Airport will receive €3.666 million, and Kerry Airport will get €0.681 million.

As in previous years, eligible airports – Donegal, Ireland West and Kerry Airports – will be given the opportunity to submit applications for operational funding later this year. Over €4 million has been made available by Government to support core airport non-economic activity in the areas of Air Traffic Control (ATC), safety and security. Up to 100% of eligible non-economic payroll and operational costs at airports, in these areas, will be supported.

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Gardaí are urging motorists to slow down after another dangerous speed detection.

A motorist was found doing 151KPH in a speed zone of 100KPH by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit on Tuesday.

The driver will now receive a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (Fine of €160 and 3 penalty points).

Photo: An Garda Síochána Donegal

Meanwhile in Ballyshannon, another motorist failed a drug test when they tested positive for cannabis. Further test results are awaited.

“Do not take any type of risks when it comes to road safety,” gardaí said.

“One poor decision could have irreversible and tragic consequences.”

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The Letterkenny Community Centre was the Venue for the County Finals of the FAIS Primary 5 a side competition this year.

Eight schools from all over the county took part in a festival of football. Scoil an Linbh Íosa Killymard, Scoil Mhuire Ramelton, St Eunans NS Raphoe and Scoil Chroine Dungloe made up Group A.

Raphoe Central NS, Dromore NS Killygordon, Sessiaghoneill NS and Educate Together National School Letterkenny made up Group B.

St Eunans Raphoe got their campaign off to a good start with a fantastic 6-1 victory over Scoil Mhuire Ramelton. St Eunan’s followed up that win with a strong performance against Scoil Chroine Dungloe winning 9-0. The last Group game was against Killymard and would prove to be a real end to end game. St Eunan’s running out winners by 5 goals to 3.

St Eunans reached the final and Letterkenny Educate together NS lay in wait. The crowd were treated to a fantastic game with St Eunans Raphoe running out winners by 3 goals to 1.

The school are now making preparations for Ulster, where they will defend the title they won last year.

The St. Eunans team was comprised of Conor Meehan, Conor Farrell, Lewis Hamilton, Riley McBride, Lewis Quinn, Jayme Lafferty, Zach Leckey and Jayden Laird.

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This award-winning restaurant, recognised for its culinary excellence, takes pride in supporting local businesses.

“From farm to table, freshness is our priority,” says co-owner and manager Raj Ahmed.

That means sourcing the finest ingredients right here in Donegal.

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An appeal is underway to locate a trailer stolen from outside a home in Newtowncunningham.

The theft was reported on Wednesday 24th April at 1:53pm, when a tri-axle trailer was attached to a van and driven away.

The owners are appealing for sightings of a white Volkswagen Transporter van, partial reg 13.

If anyone has any information they are asked to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny on +353 74 9167116.

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