Dionne Meehan

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Reporter at Donegal News

Journalist at Donegal Daily NCTJ Student at NWRC Derry

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The Way We Were - Donegal News

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to [email protected] 10,1975ANGRY PARENTS AND CRYING CHILDREN, WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWNCrying children and angry parents turned away from the visit of Courtney’s Circus to Letterkenny on Monday last after having bitter arguments regarding the price admission.
Man hospitalised following Letterkenny collision

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

By Dionne Meehan A MAN (20s) has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a single vehicle collision in Letterkenny. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision which occurred at the Knocknamona roundabout at approximately 5pm this afternoon.
Grieving family launch fundraiser in aid of Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust - Donegal News

4 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

THE grieving family of an Ardara woman who passed away suddenly in New York earlier this year have launched a fundraiser to give back for the kindness and support they received during their time of loss. Jenna Shovlin, late of The Rock, Narin passed away unexpectedly in Manhattan on Saturday, March 8. Driven by a strong belief in the power of paying it forward, Ms Shovlin’s friend, Maggie Engelhardt set up the fundraiser on behalf of her family.
New Presbyterian Minister for Dunfanaghy and Carrigart Congregations

5 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

REVEREND Dario Leal has been appointed as the new minister to serve at Dunfanaghy and Carrigart Presbyterian Churches. Preparations are now underway for a service of installation which will take place at Carrigart Church on Sunday, May 25. Mr Leal, who is originally from Chile, said he was looking forward to taking up the new post because he had always believed he would be called to minister somewhere in the Republic of Ireland.
Parenting column: The importance of pelvic floor exercises – especially for mums - Donegal News

5 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

During the recent spell of good weather, I was out messing on the trampoline with the kids. A couple of bounces was all I could manage before my bladder warned me to stop!After you give birth, you do get advised to do your postpartum pelvic floor exercises, but it is something many of us neglect to do consistently. It seems to be the natural order of things that caring for the baby supersedes caring for yourself, even though it shouldn’t. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and all that jazz.
Donegal singer overwhelmed by response to heartfelt song

5 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

By Róise CollinsA DONEGAL singer-songwriter has been deeply moved by the overwhelming support for her heartfelt new song written in memory of her late mother. Anne Biddie wrote the song Missing You, a song about grief, love and memory to help deal with the loss of her mother Helen almost three years ago but she has held back on releasing it until now. Since its release the song has resonated with many, prompting emotional reactions and messages of gratitude from listeners.
One family’s devastating cancer journey highlighted during Health Minister’s visit

5 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

By Róise CollinsLast week, the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, visited Donegal. Travelling from her constituency in the capital to Letterkenny University Hospital, Ms. MacNeill took a route all too familiar to many people in Donegal. Every week, people from across this county make the long journey to Dublin or Galway for cancer treatment.
Ellen Keogh: Letterkenny woman remembered for her selfless nature

5 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

LETTERKENNY woman Ellen Keogh was remembered for her selfless nature at her requiem Mass last Friday. Ms Keogh, of Currarevagh, Gortlee, passed away at St Eunan’s Nursing Home in Letterkenny on Tuesday, April 29. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs on Friday, May 2. Growing up in Dublin, Ms Keogh worked as a shop floor manager in a button factory after she finished school. Meeting her husband Patrick at a dance, the pair married in 1956.
Pearse McCloskey: ‘He believed every person mattered’

6 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

By Jarlath Cowan“HE had a love of learning and a belief that every single person matters.”Those were the words of Father Kevin McElhennon at St Mary’s Church, Killyclogher, as mourners gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the life of Pearse McCloskey. Mr McCloskey, a highly respected Omagh man and founder of the Skyzdalimit performing arts charity, passed away on May 4, surrounded by his loving family.
E-scooter information event to take place in Letterkenny

6 days ago | donegalnews.com | Dionne Meehan

WITH new laws coming into effect on the use of e-scooters, a public information event is to take place in Letterkenny. Gardaí will host the information event, which will take place in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Thursday, May 15, between 5pm and 6.30pm. New laws on e-scooters come into effect from Tuesday, May 20. Among the new laws will be that users must be 16 years or older, obey a speed limit of 20km/h. E-scooters are banned from footpaths and can’t carry any passengers.