DONEGAL artists and creative practitioners are being encouraged to prepare for the launch of the new Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme. Practicing artists will be invited to apply for the scheme and 2,000 eligible artists will be selected to receive the payment of €325 per week. The payment will be for three years and will also […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet day ahead as heavy rain moves in
TODAY will be generally cloudy and wet, with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, with some spot flooding. It will be breezy with moderate to fresh north-easterly winds. Temperatures will be cold with afternoon temperatures of just 2 to 6 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, wet and breezy for a time tonight with […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, February 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridget Carr, Fanad Paddy De-Ward, Meencarrigach, Ballybofey Advertisement Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, Killybegs Edna Boyce, Newtowncunningham Gerald McFadden, Ramelton Paddy Coll Margaret Lake Joe McGroarty Isabel Greene Bridget Carr, Fanad The death has occurred of Bridget Carr (née Friel), Glinsk, Fanad. Ms Carr passed away peacefully at her home, at 101-years-old, […]
Gary Foy remembered for his positivity, warmth and generosity
WELL-KNOWN Ballybofey photographer and local football administrator Gary Foy has been remembered for having a spirit that radiated positivity, warmth and a desire to give back, at his requiem Mass on Tuesday. Gary (57), of Glencovitt, Ballybofey passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 6. Requiem Mass took […]
Community First Responders meeting to take place in Ramelton
A COMMUNITY First Responders meeting is scheduled to take place in Ramelton tomorrow, the first in the area in more than five years. Set to take place in the local community centre at 8pm, the meeting was organised by local man, and retired army medic, Paul Stevenson. Speaking to the Donegal News ahead of the […]
Sadness following the passing of Letterkenny man Billy Ramsay
A SERVICE of Thanksgiving will take place in Letterkenny today following the sad passing of local man Billy Ramsay. Mr Ramsay, of Ballyraine, passed away at his home earlier this week. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at 2pm today in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Letterkenny followed by committal in Gortlee Cemetery. Mr […]
Weather: Dull, wet and rather breezy day ahead
TODAY will be dull, wet and rather breezy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle persisting through the day. Temperatures will be cool with highs of 5 to 8 degrees, in a fresh easterly breeze. Tonight will bring scattered outbreaks of rain, heavy in places. Advertisement It will be misty in parts too, with lowest temperatures […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, Killybegs Edna Boyce, Newtowncunningham Advertisement Gerald McFadden, Ramelton Paddy Coll Nora Devlin Margaret Lake Joe McGroarty Isabel Greene Billy Ramsey Frank Gallagher, Dermot (Dermie) Toland, Vera Breslin Raymond Love Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, Killybegs The death has occurred of Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, 78 Emerald Drive, Killybegs formerly of Ballyara, Killybegs. Predeceased by […]
Sadness following the passing of Letterkenny man Joe McDaid
LETTERKENNY man Joe McDaid has been remembered for his cool, calm and collected nature at his requiem Mass on Saturday. Mr McDaid, of 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, February 3. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee on Saturday. Advertisement Mr McDaid […]
Upgrades underway to strengthen Stranorlar’s water supply
UISCE Éireann is beginning important upgrade works in Stranorlar this week that will help reduce bursts, improve water quality, and deliver a more reliable supply for local homes and businesses. Uisce Éireann crews are replacing more than 700 metres of ageing water mains along the N15 from McClays Corner to the Admiran Park junction in Stranorlar. Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Patricia Lowry, explained […]