THERE will be a wealth of story, poetry, music, culture, heritage and new insights available for all at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s An Focal Beo festival which will run in the town from Sunday, May 11 to Friday, May 23. To set things off there will be a bus tour round the Fanad Peninsula with local […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, May 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Ranafast Advertisement Kieran Boyce, New York and Glenties Conal (Ban) Patrick Mc Nelis, Glenties Bernard Keyes, Falcarragh and London Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot The death has occurred at her home of Bernie Deeney (née McCarron), Magherabeg, Burnfoot. Predeceased by her […]
Road closure in place following traffic collision in Inishowen
Gardaí have confirmed that a road closure is in place this evening following a road traffic collision on the R242 – Malin Town to Lagg road. Diversions are in place for local traffic and HGVs should travel via the Black Mountain route. Motorists are advised to take care if approaching the area.
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday evening, April 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Seamus McBride, Milford Kalize McGuigan, Letterkenny Advertisement Joe Lynch, Muff Rebecca (Ruby) Moore, Carrigans Patricia McKeegan, Antrim and Castlefinn Rosaleen Mogan, Mountcharles Betty Stewart, Falcarragh Manus Elliott, Doochary Catherine (Kitty) Sweeney, Clydebank and Donegal Town Seamus McBride, Milford The death has taken place on April 14 […]
Letterkenny celebrates another life-changing Lotto win
LETTERKENNY is celebrating another major National Lottery triumph as a player scooped the €500,000 top prize in yesterday’s EuroMillions Plus draw – marking the second big win for the town this year. The player purchased their Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw from Callaghan’s XL on Main Street. The winning numbers in […]
Investigations launched following assault on man in Letterkenny
By Diarmaid Doherty Gardaí are investigating an assault on a man in his 50s following an incident in Letterkenny on Sunday night. The incident happened outside a premises on Main Street shortly after 9pm. Advertisement Gardaí have confirmed that the man was transported by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital, where his condition is understood to […]
‘Our thoughts are with Fr Brian and his parishioners’ – Pat ‘the Cope’
By Diarmaid Doherty Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher said the thoughts of the community are with parish priest Fr Brian O Fearraigh and his parishioners following last night’s devastating fire at St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. The overnight fire destroyed Teach Pobail Mhuire despite the efforts of fire crews who battled the blaze for several hours […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, April 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Elsie McGlinchey, Convoy Annie Ferry, Loughanure Advertisement Josephine Boyle, Ballindrait and formerly Letterkenny Winston Catterson, Bangor and formerly Donegal William Kelly, Kilmacrennan James Coyle, Derry and formerly Burnfoot Nellie Gallagher, Tirargus, Churchill James Logue, Downings Elsie McGlinchey, Convoy The peaceful death has occurred of Elsie McGlinchey, […]
Garda investigation launched after discovery of man’s body in Donegal
Gardaí in Donegal say they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in Killybegs this afternoon. At approximately 12:20pm today (Sunday), Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a man found unresponsive at a residence on Harbour View Drive. The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, April 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh Ena Jacob, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Ethna Harrison, Rathmullan Damien Walsh, Mountcharles Eileen McGonigle, Clonmany Angela Cunningham, Carrick Cormac McMonagle, Cloghan Bernadette Hannon, Ballyshannon and Sligo Philomena Hunt, Waterford and Donegal Town Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of […]