Collette Shiels and her daughter Aoife pictured in Lifford on Saturday where they watched Gaeil Fhánada defeat Bundoran to win the Donegal U21 D Championship title. Collette finishes up at the Sandwich Company in Letterkenny today after 18 years and many will remember her working in Bakersville on the Church Lane before that. Always a […]
Storm Bram to hit Donegal tomorrow
AN orange wind warning will be in place across the county tomorrow as Storm Bram is set to bring very strong to gale-force winds. The warning is in place from 10am until 6pm. With strongest gusts expected along the coast, Met Éireann said the storm may lead to flooding in low-lying coastal areas, as well […]
Breaking: Gardaí at the scene of three car collision near Killygordon
GARDAÍ are currently at the scene of a three vehicle collision near Killygordon. The collision occurred this morning shortly after 7.30am on the N15 at Kiltown. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Donegal braces for wind warning tomorrow
A YELLOW wind warning is set to take effect across the county from 3am tomorrow, Tuesday. Very strong and gusty winds are expected, with possible gales near coastal areas. Members of the public are being advised to expect difficult travel conditions, and there is also a warning of flooding in low-lying coastal areas, wave overtopping, […]
Ramelton honours Monsignor’s 50 years in the priesthood
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IT was an evening of celebration and nostalgia in Ramelton on Friday as the community gathered to celebrate Monsignor J. Anthony McDaid’s golden jubilee in the priesthood. St Mary’s Church was filled with family members, friends and parishioners, and they were joined by Diocesan Administrator Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Mevagh Parish Priest Very Rev Patrick Dunne, […]
HSA launches campaign to tackle silent killers on farms
THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a week-long inspection campaign today, Monday, December 8. The campaign is aimed at improving farmers’ health and wellbeing which is a critical factor in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms. Farmers are at higher risk of certain health and wellness conditions due to the nature of […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
TODAY there will be a mix of scattered showers and sunny spells. More persistent cloud will build from the south later in the day. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees with moderate to fresh winds, easing towards the evening. Advertisement Tonight will become very wet with persistent rain, heavy at times. Lowest temperatures of […]
Disqualified Letterkenny driver arrested after fleeing collision while heavily intoxicated
A DISQUALIFIED motorist who fled the scene of a collision in Letterkenny has been arrested after gardaí found they were nine times over the legal alcohol limit. Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit apprehended the driver last night after they left the scene of a collision involving another vehicle. A garda spokesperson said: “The […]
Letterkenny Pantomime Society releases festive Christmas single
THE Letterkenny Pantomime Society has officially launched their much-anticipated Christmas single. Written by Bri Carr and produced by Tommy at Full Tilt, the track features a lively collaboration of children from throughout Donegal, including Lurgybrack National School, alongside cast and crew members from Letterkenny Pantomime Society and local celebrities from Arranmore to Oakfield Park, Highland […]
Charity night in Manorcunningham
A huge thank you is extended to Robbie and The Rascals, who very generously played for free in the Lagan Inn last Friday night last as part of a fundraising event for Irish Wheelchair Association, Donegal. A big thanks to the McFadden family of the Lagan Inn for hosting and to everyone who donated spot […]