Several homes and businesses across Donegal are without power this morning after a night of heavy rain, strong winds and snow showers. There have been power outages right across the county and ESB crews have been working throughout the night in an attempt to restore power to homes and businesses. In some cases, power has […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday, November 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary McEntee, Dublin and Creeslough Maeve Duffy, Derrybeg Advertisement Noreen O’Boyle, Drumfries, Buncrana Brian Superina, Quigley’s Point and Sydney Séamus Rodgers, Annagry Sarah (Sally) Payne, Newtowncunningham Anne Moore, Burnfoot Patrick Logue, Carndonagh Nellie Boyle, Arranmore Island and Ballyshannon Veronica Drummond, Ballyshannon Betty Pitcher, Inver Mary McEntee, Dublin […]
Gardaí appeal for help in tracing Churchill teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Donegal teenager. Gardaí say 15-year-old Nicole Doyle has been missing from her home in Churchill since the early hours of Thursday, November 21. Nicole is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 inch in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue […]
Graduation success for Natasha McCollum
Natasha McCollum pictured following her recent graduation at ATU Donegal where she was conferred with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing. Natasha is a past pupil of the Royal and Prior School, Raphoe and is a daughter of Robert and Martina McCollum, Carrick, Manorcunningham. Well done Natasha – a wonderful achievement. If […]
Woman pleads guilty to theft of clothes for mother’s funeral
A WOMAN who pleaded guilty this week to stealing clothing had done so for her children to wear to her mother’s funeral, Letterkenny District Court heard. Caroline Kepnang (57), 18 Cruach Mor, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, pleaded guilty to the theft of six pairs of leggings and one t-shirt to the value of €17.30 from Penneys, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, November 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Séamus Rodgers, Annagry Ann Cullen, Market Street, Rathmullan Advertisement Mary Rose Blaney, Fanad Brian Superina, Quigley’s Point Sarah (Sally) Payne, Newtowncunningham Anne Moore, Burnfoot Patrick Logue, Carndonagh Nellie Boyle, Arranmore Island and Ballyshannon Veronica Drummond, Ballyshannon Willie John Doherty, Ballyshannon Bridget (Bridie) Brook, Crossroads Betty Pitcher, Inver […]
John F. Loughrey Financial Services partners with Fairstone Ireland
FAIRSTONE Ireland has announced the acquisition of John F. Loughrey Financial Services, a highly respected financial planning firm based in Letterkenny. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Fairstone Ireland’s growth, bringing its total Assets Under Management (AUM) to €1.5 billion. This marks Fairstone Ireland’s sixth strategic acquisition, further solidifying its position as one of Ireland’s […]
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the Creeslough explosion. The man, aged in his 60s, was arrested this morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in […]
Death occurs of former county councillor Séamus Rodgers
As Donegal prepares itself to go to the polls next week in the General Election, there is sadness in the county today at the news of the death of a man who gave much of his life to local politics. Former Donegal County Councillor Séamus Rodgers passed away last evening at the age of 90. […]
Driving conditions dangerous after overnight snow
By Diarmaid Doherty Driving conditions are extremely hazardous in parts of Donegal this morning and motorists are being urged to take care on their journeys. Donegal County Council’s road gritting teams were out in force overnight, but a number of routes are proving dangerous, particularly those that have not been treated. Advertisement Another weather warning […]