Louise Doyle

Londonderry

News editor with @Donegal_News in Letterkenny. Local Media Ireland Awards Feature Journalist of the Year 2024. Views my own. Email: [email protected]

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When Schillaci and Sheedy meant more to some than Silas Marner or Shakespeare

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

Former students from the St. Eunan’s College class of 1990 are planning a special reunion event to mark 35 years since leaving the famous corridors of the collegeA group of organisers have spent a lot of time tracking down all of those that completed their Leaving Certificate in 1990. However, there are still some people that they have not got in touch with.
‘I admire people who can be honest about how hard parenthood can be’

1 week ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

In this week’s The Third Degree, Paul Bradley interviews Anglea McGilloway, MumTalks ambassador for Donegal. Hi Angela, thank you for this interview. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? It’s a privilege to be asked! I’m a Derry girl, born and raised, before moving to London for medical school when I was 19. I did my medical training there and my first couple of years as a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at the Royal London Hospital (a super busy trauma centre).
Young deaths a tragic reminder of water dangers

2 weeks ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Roisin HendersonAFTER yet another heartbreaking tragedy on the water over the weekend, those taking a dip in the water this summer are being urged to always be wary of the dangers. On Saturday, seven-year-old Alan Singh sadly passed away after getting into difficulty in the water off Lissadell Beach in Sligo. The tragedy came just a week after teenagers Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda died after getting into difficulty in Lough Swilly near Buncrana.
Gaoth Dobhair man reads President’s letter at Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Body

2 weeks ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

SPEAKING as special guest at the annual conference in Dublin’s Liberty Hall this week of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament (ISCP) representing tens of thousands of people in over 200 organisations, author Sean Hillen from Brinaleck encouraged members to use their voting strength to lobby the government to act on their behalf. Referring to a letter he received the day before from President Michael D.
Miscarriage - I found so much comfort knowing I was not alone

2 weeks ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

May is the month when I reflect most on my journey to motherhood. It is the month when my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 18 weeks back in 2012. Thankfully as the years have passed, the heartache has eased significantly. I have since been blessed with three children and my heart is full. But the day when I was told at a routine scan that the baby’s heart had stopped beating is one I will never forget. It was such a traumatic experience; I was caught so unbelievably off guard.
Traffic delays expected on Saturday as Donegal take on Tyrone - Donegal News

2 weeks ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

MOTORISTS are being advised to expect traffic delays on Saturday as Donegal take on Tyrone in the Round 1 of the Senior All-Ireland Championship. The match will take place in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Throw-in is at 7pm. “Please expect traffic delays both before and after the match. While we endeavour to assist traffic movement as much as possible, the large numbers attending will result in unavoidable delays. Adding additional time for your journey is advisable,” a garda spokesperson said.
Man assaulted by five males in Downings

2 weeks ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

GARDAÍ are investigating a report of an alleged assault that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning after a man was assaulted by a group of four or five males unknown to him. The man has been walking from Downings in the direction of the Coastguard Cottages at Kinnalargy at 3.45am when he was attacked. The injured man sought medical attention and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening in nature.
Family and friends celebrate the memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan

2 weeks ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

THE beautiful weather throughout Friday added to what was a very special day for the family and many friends of Mary Rose Dullaghan, whose memory was celebrated with a charity golf day at Letterkenny Golf Club. Mary Rose (née Kelly) from Cashelreagh, Newmills, passed away after a brave battle with illness last August. The day of golf was organised as a tribute to her love and wonderful talent for the sport.
Daniel O’Donnell to take extended break from touring amid health challenges

2 weeks ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

By Dionne MeehanDONEGAL singer Daniel O’Donnell has revealed that he will be taking an extended break from touring. After much reflection, the decision was driven by recent health challenges the star has faced over the past few years. “This decision was not made lightly,” a spokesperson began. “It is driven by the health challenges he has faced over the past few years, particularly with allergies and recurrent chest infections while touring extensively.
Wide-ranging speed limit changes just around the corner

2 weeks ago | donegalnews.com | Louise Doyle

by Chris AshmoreTHE most wide-ranging and radical changes to speed limits in many towns and villages in Donegal are just around the corner. Donegal County Council is planning to slash the speed limit in what are known as “urban core centres” to just 30 km/h. Most of these areas are currently 50 km/h. According to the latest proposals – seen by the Donegal News – up to 43 new 30 km/h zones could be created.