Knights of St Columbanus with Bishop Donal McKeown. Photos: Geraldine Diver
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22 Oct 2025
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There was an arresting moment for Santa this afternoon when Gardai Brian Gallagher and David Leape had to detain Santa Clause in Leghowney Community Hall for his own protection due to the unprecedented number of families that turned up to meet him.
It transpired the Santa had got his dates mixed up and arrived just around a month early. Santa was however delighted with the large crowd and the courtesy of the Gardai and promised that he will be back in Leghowney a few time before Christmas.
"I am delighted to say the Leghowney was my first visit this year!" he said
St Catherine's Band from Killybegs
Councillor Brian Carr, alongside Dualta Bracken, Maitiú Clerkin and Turlough McDaid, who are pictured with their SEIKO Just In Time and Rescue Appreciation Award
Jenson Bonner posing with letter he received from President Higgins' office
Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly with Charles Ward TD and 100% Redress Party colleagues Tomás Seán Devine and Joy Beard
Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning
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