Caring Una McGettigan remembered as a “generous and gentle person”
Una McGettigan has been remembered as a “generous and gentle person” who dedicated herself to caring for others. She was laid to rest at the Church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart this afternoon. Her...
View ArticleAmazing 92-year-old Kay makes skydive for charity in memory of late son
She had to wait an extra day, but clearly time is no limitation for 92-year-old Kay Sinclair. The Donegal Town woman was insistent on making a daring charity skydive in honour of her late son, Michael...
View ArticleCan Donegal’s Dumpling be the next Nose of Tralee?
We might have the next Nose of Tralee sniffed out. Donegal’s next “Nose” has been selected as the Donegal Nose for 2024 is the delightful dog Dumpling! The competition is open to any type of animal,...
View ArticleLetterkenny businesswoman demands action after customer mowed down by cyclist...
A young woman was hospitalised after being knocked down by a cyclist on a footpath outside a Letterkenny business. The incident has led to the owner of the business demanding signage be erected in the...
View ArticleMotorist put off road for six years after Bundoran collision
A man has been given a six-month suspended prison sentence and put off the road for six years after his part in a road traffic collision in Bundoran. James Waldron pleaded guilty to careless driving...
View ArticleTravel Alert: Convoy to Raphoe road closed for works
Donegal County Council has implemented an emergency road closure on the R236 Convoy to Raphoe road this week. The road will be closed at Braehead from 8am to 6pm from Monday 22 July to Friday 26th...
View ArticleNew Senator Nikki Bradley makes herself promise not to read online abuse
Newly-appointed Donegal Senator Nikki Bradley has revealed how she has made herself a promise to avoid comments online after suffering negative abuse. The hugely popular disability campaigner became...
View ArticleNational: Over 30 Curlew chicks get a head start before release into Irish...
Over thirty Curlew chicks are to be released back into the wild all across Ireland in the coming weeks after a successful breeding initiative in Leitrim. The chicks were given a head start in life...
View ArticleEnd of an era as two Narosa Surf School team members bid farewell
Narosa Surf School in north west Donegal is bidding farewell to two of its pillars, Lee and Jude Wood, who are relocating to Scotland after 16 years. Lee Wood, who co-founded Narosa alongside Duncan...
View ArticleNational: Irish girl (11) dies in holiday tragedy in Majorca
An 11-year-old Irish girl has died after a fall from a hotel balcony in Majorca. The girl fell from the seventh floor of the hotel where she was staying with her family. The tragic incident happened at...
View ArticleMemorial blitz taking place in honour of special Pettigo girl Caoimhe Kelly
The inaugural Caoimhe Kelly Memorial Blitz is taking place this weekend to honour a dearly missed member of the Pettigo community. Caoimhe, the number one supporter of Pettigo GAA, sadly passed on...
View ArticleStigma preventing male teens in Donegal seeking mental health support – report
A new report has uncovered several barriers faced by young people in Donegal seeking mental health services. Stigma, fear, awareness and lack of transport emerged as the main complexities for accessing...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: TCS recruiting experienced Claims Assessor
Are you an experienced claims assessor looking for a meaningful role? Are you passionate about the field and eager to share your wealth of knowledge? If this sounds like you; we have the perfect...
View ArticleGallery: Donegal farmers raise fantastic €6,700 for Donegal Hospice
A massive crowd of farmers and their families gathered at the farm of Gareth and Dawn Porter in Castlefinn (pictured) for a social evening on Friday night. Over 400 people attended the event, which was...
View ArticleU15 Donegal Green team lifting Foyle Cup Rosebowl among highlights for...
Here are this week’s notes from the Donegal Women’s League: U9 Girls Kildrum Tigers U9 reached the final of The Foyle Cup. Quarter Final Kildrum Tigers 0 – 0 Magherafelt Sky Blue (2-1 pen) Semi Final...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: Qualified Beauty Therapist / Nail Technician required
Job Vacancy: B Beautiful Beauty & Skincare Clinic in Raphoe seeks a qualified and experienced Beauty Therapist/Nail Technician to join our team. Full time/Part time positions available Must have 2...
View ArticleJobs: Atlantic Technological University recruiting across Letterkenny,...
Atlantic Technological University is a multi-campus technological university in the West and Northwest of Ireland that delivers a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life...
View ArticleSpeeding drunk driver arrested outside Letterkenny
A drunk driver caught speeding outside Letterkenny town today has been arrested and charged to appear in court. Gardaí were conducting a speed check this morning when they clocked a vehicle travelling...
View ArticleGolf: Williamson comes out on top at Letterkenny Hospital Society outing
The Letterkenny Hospital Golf Society held its latest outing at North-West Golf Club last week. The course was in excellent conditions but a strong wind made scoring very difficult and that was...
View ArticleTrio of hubs needed across Donegal for defective block homeowners – Cllr McGee
Newly-elected Glenties councillor Denis McGee has called for support hubs in key areas across Donegal to assist homeowners in defective concrete block homes. The 100% Redress Party member led the...
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