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 […]
Death notices for Donegal – Saturday, August 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Jim Harris, Cullion Road, Letterkenny – Kathleen Tinney, Ballindrait and Strabane Advertisement – Connie McFadden, Derryreel, Falcarragh – Olha Rybachok, Letterkenny and Ardara – Rose Douglas, Bunbeg and Dublin – Michael (Mickey) Shiels, Fanad – Sean Marley, Stranorlar – Anne (Nancy) Herron, Missouri, USA and Ardara […]
Championship tie delayed for over an hour following serious injury to player
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal LGFA championship tie was held up for over an hour on Sunday morning after a player sustained a serious injury. The match was between St. Michaels and Letterkenny Gaels at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy in the Junior B Championship. It was well into the second half when a St. Michael’s […]
FRESH TAKE: Disturbing scenes in Belfast show that hatred knows no borders
By Sabrina Sweeney The sight of the Irish tricolour and Union flag flying side by side at an anti-immigration protest in Belfast at the weekend was certainly a feast for the eyes. Belfast is well accustomed to rioting and thuggery. The tricolour atop a bonfire during the summer has been a familiar sight down through […]
Letterkenny Reunion: A wonderful success on so many fronts
It’s sad to think that this week’s Letterkenny Reunion celebrations will be the last ever such event for the town. A celebration that began back in 1991, has been a wonderful success on so many fronts. The Reunion was the brainchild of local friends Jimmy Sweeney and Johnny Joe McCollum who found themselves wondering how […]
PARENTING: Breastfeeding is a wonderful, natural experience, but it’s not without its challenges
By Louise Flanagan The first week of August marked World Breastfeeding week, a global campaign to raise awareness and promote the benefits of breastfeeding. Alas, my own breastfeeding experience was short-lived. I’m glad I tried but overall, I found it hard and the pull of the bottle was too much for me to resist. (Not […]