News
Lisa Culbert to seek Town Council nomination
Lisa Culbert, daughter of the late Letterkenny Town Councillor, Tadgh Culbert, is to let her name go forward for co-option to the seat held by her father on Letterkenny Town Council.
Funding for Diabetes nurse at Letterkenny General Hospital welcomed
Thomas Pringle TD has welcomed the approved funding for the appointment of an Integrated Care Diabetes Nurse Specialist at Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH).
Donegal tops Blue Flag Beach Awards
Donegal has achieved the highest number of Blue Flag beach awards of any county in the country.
Donegal and Derry mourn the passing of Joe ‘Timer’ Cassidy - a Foyle Harps legend
On Tuesday morning as the mortal remains of Joe ‘Timer’ Cassidy left Cluain Barron in Ballyshannon, the sun did something it hasn’t done much this ‘summer’. It came out.
Gallagher due in court today on threat allegations
Double killer John Gallagher is due to appear in court today [Thursday] as part of an ongoing case alleging he made threats to kill.
HSE confirms preschool inclusion project
The Health Service Executive (HSE), in a statement released Wednesday afternoon, said preschool provisions should be provided to the greatest extent possible in mainstream settings.
Sport
Harps return to the bread and butter with Wexford trip
Finn Harps were left licking their wounds following their agonising loss to Derry City on Monday night but can put themselves firmly in the promotion frame with a win at Wexford Youths on Friday (kick-off 7.45pm).
The ‘battle’ of 1973 remembered
To Hell or to Connacht! That was the Cromwellian call back in the 1600s. But it almost had a sequel in 1973 as a result of an Ulster championship game between Donegal and Tyrone in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey.
Fine margins make the difference - McMahon
Over recent years Joe McMahon has become one of the first names on the Tyrone teamsheet.
Tyrone remains the focus for Donegal captain Murphy
Michael Murphy might have been the man who lifted Sam Maguire last September but the Donegal captain has eyes for only Tyrone and the Ulster championship this Sunday.
The more things change the more they stay the same for McGuinness
Joe Brolly bumped into Jim McGuinness at the Allianz League final, where the Donegal manager was casting an eye over the team that has preoccupied his thoughts all spring – Tyrone.
Much more than a minor matter for Donegal
Donegal’s are ready and looking forward to facing Tyrone, the defending Ulster champions, in Sunday’s Ulster Minor Championship first round clash in Sean MacCumhaill Park. (Throw-in 2.15 p.m.)
Lifestyle
Support your local Hospice Service on Sunflower Days – June 14th and 15th -
The hospice movement in Ireland is calling on the public to support their local hospice and give generously on Hospice Sunflower Days next month.
Falcarragh based poet to launch latest collection this week
Falcarragh based poet, Aidan Hayes (pictured), will launch his latest collection of poems, called “Occupational Hazard” in Letterkenny this week.
Pearl Ball to celebrate 30 Years of Donegal Community Playgroup
Donegal Community Playgroup and Montessori are proud to be celebrating 30 years of providing quality preschool and education to hundreds of families in the Donegal town and surrounding areas. To mark the great occasion, there will be a Gala Pearl Ball at the Abbey Hotel this Saturday night, May 25 at 8pm.
Fantastic new competition for country artists at The Bird’s Nest, Bundoran
If you’re a country singer or musician, or part of a country duo, make your way to The Bird’s Nest Bundoran to enter their fabulous new talent competition.
Loinneog Lúnasa - Highlighting Gaoth Dobhair’s remarkable musical talent
There are few areas in Ireland that can boast such a wealth of internationally renowned musical talent as Gaoth Dobhair. The likes of Enya, Clannad, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Altan to name but a few. Then Brendan de Gaillí has danced his way around the world with Riverdance. To celebrate this great talent the Luinneog Lúnasa Festival will take place again this year. It will be held from the 8th to the 11th of August, and this is the fourth year for it to be held.
Community
(May 13th, 2013) Letterkenny Local News
Sympathy: Former Letterkenny councillor, PJ Blake, has extended his sympathy to the Blaney family on the recent death of former North West Dail Deputy, Harry Blaney. “Harry Blaney was a most capable and respected politician who served the people he represented extremely well, both as a councillor and a TD. May he rest in peace,” Mr Blake commented.
(May 13th, 2013) Drumkeen Local News
Graveyard Mass: The graveyard Mass will take place on Sunday, 16th June at 3pm.
(May 13th, 2013) Raphoe Local news
‘The Past in the Present’: As part of the Bealtaine Festival 2013, which will run throughout the month of May, Caroline Carr from Donegal County Museum and Niamh Brennan, County Archivist will bring objects from their collections to Raphoe Family Resource Centre at 11am on Monday, 27th May. The event is free.
(May 13th, 2013) Twin Towns Local News
The Late Margaret Doherty: The death took place of Margaret Doherty (Maggie), nee Boland, Sessiaghoneill. Maggie died on her 94th birthday at her home in Sessiaghoneill.
(May 9th, 2013) Donegal Town Local News
Donegal Town Tidy Towns: The DTT Committee is organising a clean-up of the local area in preparation for the Tidy Towns Competition 2013. We would be glad of your help. If you are available please meet on the Diamond on Monday 13th of May at 8pm for approx one hour, also every Monday in May. June/July same time, same place. (Weather permitting). Any enquiries to 074 97 23760 (office hours).
(09-05-13) Local News: Killybegs
Eucharistic Adoration in Killybegs: A number of events will be held over the coming months to celebrate 25 years of Eucharistic Adoration in Killybegs. Since it started in 1988, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has taken place in the parish for 30 hours every week, from 6pm on Sundays continuously until midnight on Mondays. Describing the practice as “a remarkable testimony to the faith of the people”, parish priest, Fr Colm Ó Gallchóir, announced at the weekend that events to mark the silver jubilee will begin on Corpus Christi, Thursday, May 30th, at 7pm when a Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated with a special ritual of remembrance for deceased members, followed by refreshments in the Parish Office.
- Ardara refused permission to go to All-Ireland Gaeltacht
- Elderly woman described as “serious” after Inver collision
- Donegal tops Blue Flag Beach Awards
- Donegal and Derry mourn the passing of Joe ‘Timer’ Cassidy - a Foyle Harps legend
- Sinn Féin say John Downey arrest is “vindictive, unnecessary and unhelpful”
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