The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Martha Stewart, Dunfanaghy Gráinne Walsh, Clonmany, Ballyliffin and Gaoth Dobhair Advertisement Paddy McCrossan, Carndonagh Kathleen Doherty, Letterkenny Jaqueline Doherty, Buncrana Martha Stewart, Dunfanaghy The death has taken place in the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, of Martha Stewart (née Baxter), Murroe, Dunfanaghy. Much loved and sadly […]
Councillors give green light for new 172 home estate
By Chris Ashmore COUNCILLORS have given the green light for Donegal County Council to proceed with proposals to build 172 new social housing units at Ballymacool, on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The Council’s Housing Capital Section proposes to build 18 one-bedroom apartments, 38 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom maisonettes, 13 two-bedroom houses, 57 three-bedroom houses, 13 […]
Meeting to address Dungloe wind farm concerns
TOMORROW a public meeting will take place in Dungloe to hear community concerns over a planned wind farm for the area. This follows a planning application lodged by Irish Premium Renewable Energy Ltd for a proposed development at Croaghnashallog. The site which is located 2km from the town will span a total area of over […]
Changes to how school places are allocated are ‘a step forward’
A DONEGAL mother says changes to the timeframe for allocating places for children with additional needs starting primary school are a step forward. Aoife Dorrian was among the parents at the centre of a controversy earlier this year when families were left in limbo over the allocation of places at the Little Angels special school […]
Funeral this morning of Philip Brogan, Ballaghderg
THE funeral will take place this morning in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny of Philip (Phil) Brogan, Ballaghderg, Mountain Top, Letterkenny. A very well known and highly respected member of the local community, his peaceful death took place in Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday. News of Phil’s passing has been met with deep sadness among those […]
Wedding bells ring in new era for Cathedral
ST. EUNAN’S Cathedral in Letterkenny reopened yesterday after a major revamp and restoration project. And a new beginning for the iconic landmark will be rung in by wedding bells this weekend. Bronagh Marley and Dermot McGlynn will tie the knot in St. Eunan’s Cathedral this Saturday. Advertisement The happy couple will be the first to get married […]
Orange wind warning for Donegal
An orange wind warning has been issued for the county for tomorrow. Met Éireann has warned that, from 2pm on Friday, October 3, near-gale-force winds are expected to sweep across the county. Possible impacts of this weather will include fallen trees, damage to power lines, possible power outages and very difficult travelling conditions. The warning […]
Weather: Wet and blustery day with heavy rain
TODAY will be wet and blustery with widespread heavy rain, possibly leading to localised flooding. Winds will increase fresh to strong and gusty. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, any lingering rain will clear away while long, clear spells will develop, some passing heavy showers will affect the county. Lowest temperatures of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, October 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paddy McCrossan, Carndonagh John McDaid, Buncrana Advertisement Kathleen Doherty, Letterkenny Jaqueline Doherty, Buncrana Kevin McCrossan, Milford and Letterkenny Marion Graham, Dunkineely Daniel (Don) Carroll, Ballybofey Phillip Brogan, Letterkenny Paddy McCrossan, Carndonagh The peaceful death has taken place at his home, surrounded by his loving family, of […]
Three taken to hospital following Newtowncunningham collision
THREE people were taken to hospital following a three-car collision in Newtowncunningham last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision which occurred in the Monglass area at around 8.15pm last night. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”