Watch: As one door closes another opens at Finn Valley College
The school community at Finn Valley College has taken the digital approach to say a fond farewell to Leaving Cert students and a warm welcome to incoming First Years. A series of videos have been...
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Donegal-based women scoop prestigious Children’s Books Ireland Awards
A Donegal-based author and an illustrator have won prestigious KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2020. Five women were recognised in this year’s awards, which were announced in an online ceremony on...
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Noel Cunningham to carry Donegal Person of the Year title for two years
Donegal hotelier and broadcaster Noel Cunningham is set to hold the ‘2019 Donegal Person of the Year’ title for two years in a row due to the Covid-19 crisis. In an unprecedented change, Noel will...
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Dire times for the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary has reported a dramatic increase in the number of donkeys in need of rescue and shelter during Covid-19. The sanctuary has been forced to launch an appeal for donations (...
View ArticleCovid-19: Five more deaths brings Northern Ireland toll close to 500
THERE have been a further five Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland. Today’s five deaths bring the death toll in the region to 494. Four of the five deaths reported today occurred within the last 24...
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Letterkenny Rugby Club continue 50/50 draw with local charity benefits
Letterkenny Rugby Club’s 50/50 draw continues this month with the draw being made on May 30th. Last month’s prize was €1240 and was shared between Sean Bundschu and Megan McGarvey. For last months draw...
View ArticleMan produced screwdriver in dispute with sister, court hears
A MAN produced a screwdriver in a threatening manner during the course of a dispute in Letterkenny last night. Gardaí were called to attend a domestic dispute at 23 Westside Apartments, Pearse Road,...
View ArticleWatch: Patience is a virtue for Marley in Temptation Challenge!
WE’VE all seen some epic fails in the Temptation Challenge lately, but how about this for obedience and patience?! Surely Marley is Donegal’s most patient 12-year-old! Letterkenny couple Stephanie and...
View ArticleCovid-19: Eleven more deaths, 64 new cases in Ireland
THERE have been another 11 Covid-19 related deaths in the Republic of Ireland. The Department of Health has confirmed the 1 additional deaths. Ireland’s death toll is now at 1,572. An additional 64 new...
View ArticleNo additional Covid-19 cases reported in Donegal
NO NEW cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Donegal since yesterday. Figures released this evening by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) show that the total number of Covid-19 cases...
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Incredible hospice nurse braving head shave to raise funds
The countdown is on for a Donegal Hospice nurse who has challenged herself to a head shave for two charities. Mary Coyle from Glenfin, who now lives in Dooish, will brave the shave this Sunday to...
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Watch: Virtual graduation celebrates special moments for Coláiste Cholmcille...
The Leaving Cert Class of 2019-20 at Coláiste Cholmcille Ballyshannon was treated to a bumper graduation ceremony last night which was premiered online. Nobody would have expected the year to end in...
View ArticleDonegal man kept in custody after making threat
A DONEGAL man was remanded in custody after making a threat to kill or cause serious harm. Patrick McLaughlin (54) of Meenacuing, Gweedore, was before Falcarragh District Court. McLaughlin was charged...
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Agnes Jones – The story of a great Donegal nurse remembered
Donegal based Professor Ann Gallagher shares the remarkable story of Agnes Jones, a Donegal nurse who worked with Florence Nightingale and became recognised as the founder of Public Health Nursing....
View ArticleMan ‘lucky to survive’ crash believed he was insured
A MAN involved in a crash from which he was ‘lucky to survive’ has been fined for driving with no insurance. The case of David Keating, with an address at 70 St Bridget’s, Navan, was heard at...
View ArticleDonegal man denied bail after making plea from prison
A DONEGAL man was denied bail after making a plea to a district court judge from prison. Christopher Dunleavy from Annagry, appeared before Falcarragh District Court via video link from Castlerea...
View ArticleWatch: Popular Donegal nun shares ‘motivation moments’ while cocooning
Donegal-based nun Sr Helen Kelly has restarted her ‘Motivational Moments’ video series from home to share life advice during challenging times. Sr Helen is an inspirational speaker and life coach who...
View ArticleSudden change in weather ahead as warning issued for Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for Donegal tomorrow (Friday) ahead of incoming stormy conditions. Strong winds are set to hit the west coast throughout the day, bringing mean...
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Daniel asks people to light a candle for virtual Relay for Life
Patron of Relay for Life Donegal, Daniel O’Donnell has called on the people of the county to light a candle and place it in their front window to help commemorate those who have lost their lives to...
View ArticlePieta House reputation ‘damaged beyond repair’ if NW centre closes
Controversy over the possible closure of services at Pieta House North West has seriously harmed public attitude towards the charity, local campaigners have said. A petition with over 6,200 signatures...
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