Róise Collins 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 editor@donegalnews.com JANUARY 18, 1975 – 50 years ago ROUGH SEAS HALT SEARCH FOR MISSING FOUR THE heavy gale force winds which have lashed the coast line since the […]
Deep sadness at passing of well known Gortahork trade union activist
There was deep sadness in the west of the county last week following the death in the Donegal Hospice of the well known trade union activist, Nelius Coyle, Ardsbeg, Gortahork. At his funeral Mass in the Church of Christ the King, Gortahork on Saturday Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir, former Parish Priest of Gortahork said Nelius […]
Donegal man who raped his former partner is sentenced to ten years in prison
By Niamh O’Donoghue A woman who was raped by her former partner said she did not receive any counselling because she thought the notes from the sessions would be used against her. Reading a victim impact to the Central Criminal Court, Susan Lynch said she regretted not receiving any counselling following rapes perpetrated on her […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, January 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Anne Doherty, Clonmany Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan Advertisement Etta Wilkin, Carrigans Edel Vitalis, London and formerly Glencolmcille Mary Griffin, Ballybofey Joseph Boland, Killygordon Ellen O’Connor, Carndonagh Noreen McCormick, Greencastle Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Anne Doherty, Clonmany The peaceful death has taken place at Brookvale […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday evening, January 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Anne Doherty, Clonmany Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan Advertisement Etta Wilkin, Carrigans Edel Vitalis, London and formerly Glencolmcille Mary Griffin, Ballybofey Joseph Boland, Killygordon Ellen O’Connor, Carndonagh Noreen McCormick, Greencastle Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Anne Doherty, Clonmany The peaceful death has taken place at Brookvale […]
Sliabh Liag murder accused plead not guilty
A MAN and woman accused of murdering a man whose body was allegedly thrown over the cliffs at Sliabh Liag in Co Donegal last year have gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. A jury of five men and seven women was selected this afternoon to hear the trial of Alan Vial […]
Letterkenny Panto’s The Wizard of Oz takes to the stage this weekend
LETTERKENNY Pantomime Society are making their annual return to the stage with their eagerly-anticipated new show. This year they will perform family-favourite, The Wizard of Oz in the wonderful An Grianán Theatre, with a few twists in the tale. The curtain opens on Saturday, January 18, and the show runs until Saturday, January 25 with […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, January 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Etta Wilkin, Carrigans Edel Vitalis, London and formerly Glencolmcille Advertisement Mary Griffin, Ballybofey Joseph Boland, Killygordon Ellen O’Connor, Carndonagh Noreen McCormick, Greencastle Evelyn Daly, Ballyshannon James Joseph Boyle, Glencolmcille Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Etta Wilkin, Carrigans The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, January 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Sally Bonner, Convoy Michael Donohue, Milford Advertisement Margot O’Kane, Bundoran and Omagh Mary McGlinchey, Ardara Frankie Heeney, Ardara Cornie McNamee, Letterkenny Theresa Gallagher, Churchill Nora Sheridan, Coolboy, Letterkenny Bernadette Temple, Raphoe Jack Kelly, Stranorlar Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Nonnie Gallagher, Derrybeg Carl Ryan, Buncrana and Dublin […]
New Creative Reset Programme will help women at risk of entering the court system
DONEGAL Women’s Centre has announced the launch of their Creative Reset Programme 2025, a vital programme designed to support women aged 18 and over who are either in or at risk of entering the court system. The programme offers an opportunity for healing, personal growth, and mental wellness in a safe, supportive environment, and the […]