The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Mary Rose Dullaghan, Newmills – Mary Ellen Tighe (née Gallagher), Bundoran Advertisement – Nora McSwiggan, Glenties – George McCready, Carrigans – Patrick Coyle, Barnesmore, Donegal Town – Michael Boyle, Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Killybegs – Rose McGee, Magheroarty/Inishbofin – John McCartney, St. Johnston and formerly […]
Deep sadness at passing of Mary Rose Dullaghan, Newmills
A veil of sadness has descended on the community of Glenswilly this morning with the news of the passing of much-loved local resident, Mary Rose Dullaghan, Cashelreagh, Newmills. Mary Rose – or Mosie as she was known to so many – lost her brave battle with illness when she passed away in Donegal Hospice late […]
Deaths in Donegal – Monday, August 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Rose McGee, Magheroarty/Inishbofin – John McCartney, St. Johnston and formerly Moville Advertisement – Tom Dooley, Gortahork and formerly Essexford, Co. Monaghan – Elizabeth (Dot) Carr, Dublin and Fanad – Kathleen Tinney, Ballindrait and Strabane – Connie McFadden, Derryreel, Falcarragh – Rose Douglas, Bunbeg and Dublin Rose […]
OPINION: School uniforms – a totally unnecessary practice
As our country’s four-year-olds prepare to start the sad Irish practice of dressing in school uniforms for almost every day of the rest of their entire childhood until they are 18, shouldn’t we as a nation at least pause and consider how oppressive and totally unnecessary this practice is? The vast majority of children across […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Childcare – choosing the best options can be a minefield
By Louise Flanagan THE cost of childcare is a hot topic at the moment. I’m past that stage myself (thank God) as all my kids are now school-going age. However, my brother has just boarded the crèche rollercoaster with his baby daughter, Ailbhe. He’s had her name down for a place in crèche pretty much […]
Donegal Half Marathon: Gary Slevin and Claire McGuigan take the honours
Gary Slevin claimed victory in this morning’s Donegal Half Marathon in Letterkenny in a time of 73 minutes and 14 seconds. The Foyle Valley was just over a minute ahead of Letterkenny AC’s Ciaran McGonagle (1:15:16) in second, over with Ciaran McGonagle of Letterkenny AC, with Charlie O’Donnell from Rosses AC third (1:16:02). Letterkenny AC’s […]
Another Weather Warning issued as more rain is forecast
As heavy rain continues today across Donegal, the forecast is predicting more of the same over the coming days. Donegal County Council have today issued a Moderate Weather Warning for rain for Donegal. The Yellow Rain warning is valid from 3pm on Monday to 10am on Tuesday. It comes as Met Éireann is forecasting heavy […]
Teenager dies in fatal road collision in Donegal
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal, single-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the R240 at Cross, Quigley’s Point at approximately 11.15pm last night (Saturday). The passenger, a male, in his teens, was fatally injured. The driver, a male (20s), was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, for treatment of injuries […]
Deaths in Donegal – Sunday, August 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – John McCartney, St. Johnston and formerly Moville – Tom Dooley, Gortahork and formerly Essexford, Co. Monaghan Advertisement – Elizabeth (Dot) Carr, Dublin and Fanad – Jim Harris, Cullion Road, Letterkenny – Kathleen Tinney, Ballindrait and Strabane – Connie McFadden, Derryreel, Falcarragh – Rose Douglas, Bunbeg and […]
Former Olympic swimmer completes Rathmullan to Inch – and back again – challenge
There were celebrations in Rathmullan last week – and some money raised for a good cause into the bargain – following a unique and hugely successful charity swim. Former Olympic swimmer Kevin Williamson swam from Rathmullan Beach to Inch Island Beach and back again (3.7km) in 1 hour, 23 minutes 14 seconds. Kevin, who has […]