LETTERKENNY librarian Gavin Burke was fondly remembered as ‘one in a million’ during his requiem Mass on Tuesday. Mr Burke, of Moneygreggan, Newtowncunningham, passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 19. As hundreds gathered to pay their final respects […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with mix of cloud and sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with areas of cloud and some sunny spells. A few showers may develop during the day but they will be few and far between. Towards evening, it will become overcast. Advertisement Maximum temperatures of 18 to 20 degrees. Tonight, there will be patchy rain along with areas of mist and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, July 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James (Jim) McConnellogue, Muff Bridie Porter (née Connaghan), Bridgend Advertisement James (Séamus) McLoone, Galway and Glenties Charles McGee, Stranorlar Morgan Downey, Limerick and Ballyshannon Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town James (Jim) McConnellogue, Muff The death has taken place of James (Jim) McConnellogue, Knowhead Road, Muff, F93T6Y6 on Tuesday, […]
Weather: Largely cloudy day with a few showers
TODAY will start off largely cloudy with a few showers in the morning. Sunny spells will develop later this afternoon as showers clear. Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees with a light to moderate north-westerly breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with variable cloud. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in a light […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, July 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Noelle Crumlish, New York and Letterkenny Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town Advertisement Mary Gallinagh, Ballybofey Roy Bell, St Johnston Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point Phelim McGill, Carrick Radine Hamilton, Ballintra Noelle Crumlish, New York and Letterkenny The death has occurred of Noelle Crumlish, New York, and formerly of 64 […]
Waterworld reopens following €2 million upgrade
FOLLOWING a €2 million upgrade Waterworld in Bundoran has reopened their doors. Works began officially at one of Donegal’s most popular tourist attractions once the 2024 season closed in September and have been ongoing across the winter months. Waterworld has had extensive works done including the addition of a new entrance hall, refurbishment of the changing village […]
Exciting collaboration comes to Ramelton for Earagail Arts Festival
AN exciting collaboration between a Scottish DJProducerSound Designer and poet is coming to to Ramelton. Earagail Arts Festival, in association with the Regional Cultural Centre, presents Lord Of The Isles & Ellen Renton in The Blue Goat for a very intimate performance on Saturday, July 26 at 8pm. Lord Of The Isles (LOTI), the Edinburgh DJ, producer, […]
Weather: Dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be a dry day for most with isolated showers. There will be a fair amount of cloud around, though some bright or sunny spells will develop at times too. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with a light to moderate west to northwest breeze. Advertisement Tonight, showers will continue to become more […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, July 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Edward (Eddie) Doherty, Crossroads Mary Gallinagh, Ballybofey Advertisement Roy Bell, St Johnston Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point Hugh J Holmes, Redcastle and Manor Gavin Burke, Newtowncunningham Phelim McGill, Carrick Radine Hamilton, Ballintra Condy Campbell, Glenties Edward (Eddie) Doherty, Crossroads The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University […]
Donegal artist invited to Anfield to present tribute to Liverpool star
By Róise Collins A DONEGAL artist says he is thrilled to be heading to Anfield tomorrow to present two handcrafted copper pieces to the current Premier League champions. Gaoth Dobhair man Neil Ferry and his 17 year old daughter Aoife, both lifelong Liverpool fans, say the invitation is “a dream come true.” Advertisement Neil created two […]