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Donegal County Museum presents the WOMEN 100 photographic project, open this Saturday, June 28th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Commissioned by Donegal County Museum as part of the 2024 Commemorations Programme, this project, led by artist Marie Barrett, showcases women actively involved in community development and social justice across County Donegal. According to a council spokesperson, “These women were selected for their significant roles in shaping contemporary discussions around women’s visibility and societal contributions.” “The project highlights their impactful efforts in driving social change and fostering development, presenting these women within their communities and professional environments.” Collaborating organizations include…

A man who suffered a massive heart attack says he owes his life to a family friend and charity first responder who discovered en route to the medical emergency that he knew the casualty. Jim O’Kelly, 68, from Killavullen, in north Cork, says he has no doubt he would have died were it not for the quick response and skill of Edward Walsh, from Mallow, an emergency medical technician (EMT) and volunteer first responder with the emergency medical response charity, CRITICAL, on Easter Sunday, April 20 last. And he has urged the State to provide funding so the charity can…

In other transfer news, Rangers have secured the services of defender Max Aarons from Bournemouth. The agreement sees Aarons join the Scottish club on loan for the entire season. News Source : Irish Examiner

The Donegal Women’s Centre expresses sincere gratitude to the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and its President, Jimmy Stafford, for choosing the Centre as the beneficiary of this year’s President’s Lunch. The successful event raised a generous €2,240, thanks to the support of the local business community. As a registered charity, the Donegal Women’s Centre offers a secure, welcoming, and confidential space for women from all backgrounds. They can access a range of services including counselling, crisis intervention, health and wellbeing programs, sexual health clinics, and personal development opportunities. This vital donation will enable five women to receive free professional counselling,…

“Waterford FC is committed to eradicating racism from football, joining the League of Ireland and our fans in adopting a zero-tolerance policy,” the club announced. News Source : Irish Examiner

Last week’s Glenswilly GAA 5K highlighted the strength and talent within Letterkenny Athletic Club. Their athletes achieved remarkable results across all age groups and categories in this popular local running event. The race featured a compelling head-to-head battle between Cian Friel and Michael Harkin. Cian Friel took the lead with a strong time of 17:02, closely followed by Michael Harkin in an excellent 17:12. Enda McLaughlin also delivered a standout performance, achieving a personal best of 17:28. With the summer season just beginning, more great performances are anticipated. Dessie Shiels ran a superb sub-18-minute race, finishing in 17:59, immediately followed…

The public conversation often revolves around rising crime rates and overcrowded prisons. But how well do we actually understand the individuals who navigate our criminal justice system?The Irish Examiner’s in-depth investigation of thousands of court reports from Cork courts provides readers with a compelling look into the challenging – and often tragic – realities within the city.As part of this investigative work, the three-part podcast series, “Cork Crime and Jail Time,” hosted by Deirdre O’Shaughnessy, uses data-driven insights to explore the factors contributing to incarceration and potential strategies to break the cycle of crime in certain communities. Episode 1: Analysis…

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday while US president Donald Trump asserted that US and Iranian officials will talk next week, giving rise to cautious hope for longer-term peace even as Tehran insisted it will not give up its nuclear programme. Mr Trump, who helped negotiate the ceasefire that took hold on Tuesday on the 12th day of the war, told reporters at a Nato summit that he was not particularly interested in restarting negotiations with Iran, insisting that US strikes had destroyed its nuclear programme. Earlier in the day, an Iranian official…

President Donald Trump has insisted that US strikes delivered a crushing blow to Iran’s nuclear programme despite a preliminary American intelligence assessment suggesting that the assault inflicted only a marginal setback. “This was a devastating attack, and it knocked them for a loop,” Mr Trump said as his administration deployed a phalanx of top officials to defend his claims that Iran’s nuclear programme was “completely and fully obliterated”. US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said the leaked intelligence assessment, which said Iran suffered a delay of only a few months, was “preliminary” and “low confidence”. President Donald Trump speaks during a…

Last night, the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit impounded a vehicle driven by an uninsured and disqualified individual. Gardaí received reports from the public regarding a vehicle approaching Letterkenny that was being driven recklessly. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit intercepted the vehicle and arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence. The driver was already disqualified and lacked insurance. The vehicle was seized, and legal proceedings are pending. “We extend our sincere gratitude to the public for reporting this incident. Collaboration is crucial for enhancing road safety,” stated a Garda spokesperson. Disqualified Letterkenny motorist arrested for alleged drink driving…