An Inishowen woman has been named Donegal Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025. Tina Smith from Moville won the award which recognises the remarkable commitment, compassion and strength of family carers who provide essential care to loved ones every day. Tina has cared for her mother, who lives with multiple myeloma, for the past […]
Road closure plans for Ramelton
MOTORISTS have been advised of a road closure planned for Ramelton starting tomorrow, and continuing through until Friday, November 14. Donegal County Council say Rectory Road in Ramelton will be closed from Cúl Na Cille Housing Estate to the junction between Rectory Road and Church Road from 9am to 4.30pm each day. The closure will take […]
€500,000 allocated for Carrigart-Downings Walkway
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €500,000 to complete the walkway between Carrigart and Downings under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). The funding is in respect of measures two and three of the scheme which provides funding of up to €500,000 for strategic repair and maintenance of existing facilities, together with the development of […]
Cheque presented from Patsy Collins memorial match
For the family and friends of Patsy Collins, his memory was celebrated in a special way this week at the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny. Back in August, a memorial match was played at Leckview Park, organised by Letterkenny Rovers, in memory of a man who was a valued club member and a friend to so […]
Donegal man’s walk in memory of his late wife raises much needed funds
A Donegal man who undertook a fundraising walk of the Camino in memory of his late wife has presented a cheque from the funds raised to Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice. Retired judge, Seán MacBride from Moville, who completed part of the Camino, a historic pilgrimage route, in memory of his late wife, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, October 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Eilis McGrane, Ballintra Muriel Jones, Raphoe Advertisement Kevin Maguire, Bundoran and Mayo Denis Maloney, Teelin David Patterson, Raphoe Seamus Byrne, Glencolmcille David Burke, Dunkineely Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe Eilis McGrane, Ballintra The death has taken place of Eilis McGrane, Ballinacarrick, Ballintra. She died peacefully at the Shiel […]
Gardaí tracing whereabouts of missing Inishowen teenager
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Elisabeta Milosiu (17), who was reported missing from Quigley’s Point/Carrowkeel on Sunday last. Elisabeta is described as being approximately 5 foot 2 inches in height, of slim build with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Elisabeta was wearing a black […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, October 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Denis Maloney, Teelin David Patterson, Raphoe Advertisement Rickard Gallagher, Glenties David Burke, Dunkineely Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe Packie Joe McCahill, Lettermacaward Denis Maloney, Teelin The death has taken place of Denis Maloney, Cappagh, Teelin. He passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by […]
McConalogue confirms support for Heather Humphreys
DONEGAL Minister of State Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed he will be supporting Heather Humphreys in the Presidential Election this coming Friday. The Donegal TD said the Fine Gael candidate understands the needs of rural Ireland. “I have seen from working with Heather Humphreys her capabilities and know her to be a person of high calibre […]
Ordinary workers and families are getting crucified by price hikes – Doherty
DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has said the government’s “reckless decision” to ignore the cost-of-living crisis is leaving people in a desperate situation as a new report shows that food price inflation has hit 6.5 per cent over the last 12 months. Deputy Doherty added that workers and families abandoned in this year’s budget are being […]