DONEGAL is one of five counties included in a Moderate Weather Warning for snow and ice for later tonight. The alert message issued by Met Éireann is warning of wintry showers of hail, sleet and snow, with some modest accumulations in places, especially on high ground. Motorists are being advised of hazardous travelling conditions and […]
Council gritters in operation tonight
WITH another forecasted drop in temperatures, Donegal County Council’s gritting service will be in operation tonight. The council say all designated Donegal Winter Maintenance Routes will be gritted from 9pm. The gritters will be deployed again from 6am on Wednesday. Advertisement According to Met Éireann it will be cold and breezy tonight with clear spells […]
Errigal College announces retirement of three long-serving teachers
ERRIGAL College, Letterkenny, recently marked the retirement of three highly respected members of its teaching staff, Hugo Dorrian, Geraldine McDonald, and Pascale Gallanagh, whose combined service amounts to 63 years within Errigal College. The school community gathered recently at The Church, Rockhill House, to recognise their contribution to education and the significant legacy each leaves […]
Council gritters to be deployed this evening
DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be deployed this evening amid a drop in temperatures across Donegal. It’s the first time this winter that the gritters will be out on our roads – and a sign that winter is well and truly here. The council say all designated Donegal Winter Maintenance Routes will be gritted […]
Half Marathon group present cheque to Donegal Hospice
A big well done to Karla Corness who ran the Donegal Half Marathon in aid of the Donegal Hospice in August as part of Team Donegal Hospice. Last week, the group presented a cheque for €5,000 to the hospice. The fundraising team included Gerry Murtagh, Cara Murtagh, Karla Corness, Aaron Kavanagh and Jack Molloy. Our […]
Tributes paid to ‘hardworking and generous’ Jim McFadden
By Paul McElwee FAMILY, friends and the wider Strabane and Creeslough communities came together on Monday to pay their respects to beloved shopkeeper and Creeslough native, Jim McFadden as he was laid to rest. The eldest of 14 children, Mr McFadden was a major fixture in Strabane for over 50 years, most notably for his […]
Donegal brewery eyeing up British market for next year
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THE award-winning Kinnegar Brewing company in Letterkenny is planning to make in-roads into the potentially vast and lucrative British market in 2026 in what is set to be another exciting chapter in its ongoing success. This will represent a significant step forward for the brewery which began commercial operations at a modest level back in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, November 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Daniel Duffy, Milford Olivia Robb, Newtowncunningham Advertisement Susan Devereaux, Buncrana William (Billy) Johnston, Manorcunningham Roisin McCartney, Moville Damien McDonald, Urris, Clonmany Iris O’Sullivan, Blackrock, Co. Louth and Malin Moya McColgan, Fahan and Derry Daniel Duffy, Milford The sudden death has taken place of Daniel Duffy, Lough […]
Donegal man jailed for four years for dangerous driving causing death
A BUNCRANA man has been jailed for four years after careering into another vehicle while “heavily intoxicated” causing the death of a pensioner. Shaun Duffy’s actions claimed the life of Letterkenny man, Mervyn McClure, from Lurgy, who was ejected from his vehicle landing on the pavement beside the roadway. The accused, with an address at […]
FRESH TAKE: New President’s love of the Irish language could lead to opportunities for Donegal
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WHEN Catherine Connolly took the oath of office this week as Ireland’s tenth president, she spoke about unity, change and identity, and about her wish to lead through both Irish and English, with a particular focus on the former. Her intention to make Irish the working language of the Áras had stirred debate long before […]