By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called on the perpetrators of a wave of Gaza-related graffiti around the town to show restraint and “have a think about” what they are doing as it could be counter-productive. Cllr. Gerry McMonagle’s comments come following a weekend that saw many residents being shocked […]
Thousands of Donegal students start exams
By Róise Collins ALMOST 5,000 students across Donegal began their State Examinations yesterday morning. Of these, over 2,600 students are sitting the Junior Certificate, while close to 2,100 have commenced the Leaving Certificate. In addition, more than 200 students in the county are taking part in the Leaving Certificate Applied programme. Advertisement Nationally, a record number […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
TODAY there will be a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, with the showers becoming more isolated this afternoon. Highs of 12 to 15 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight, further scattered showers will develop early on but they will quickly clear to isolated showers and clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick Michael Duffy, Carrigart Advertisement Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ballyliffin Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick The […]
Rathmullan Pier officially reopened last Friday
RATHMULLAN Pier was officially reopened last Friday by Minister Charlie McConalogue TD together with Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. This major capital refurbishment project was delivered over a nine month period at a cost of over €4.5 million. The pierhead, which was constructed in 1957, is accessed by a 120m long viaduct […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with scattered showers
THIS morning will be cloudy as a band of organised showers spread from the northwest before becoming well scattered this afternoon and easing towards evening. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees, coolest in the northwest, in a moderate breeze. Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and well scattered showers. Advertisement Lowest […]
Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Friday
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Friday. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, June 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties Advertisement Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ballyliffin Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar Robert William (known as Roy Stewart), Letterkenny James (Jim) Parke, Letterkenny Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham The death has occurred […]
Tourism boost as Travel Blog Exchange comes to Donegal
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL is set to benefit from massive exposure as a result of a major four-day tourism-related event taking place in Letterkenny in September. The town has been selected to host the TBEX – Europe (Travel Blog Exchange), which is a major gathering for the travel blogging, influencer and content creator community. Advertisement […]
Diabetes campaigners welcome recruitment of specialised staff
By Róise Collins THE Donegal Branch of Diabetes Ireland has welcomed the announcement of funding to recruit a new Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) for the adult diabetes service at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). Chair of the Donegal Branch, Mr Paul Gillespie, welcomed the news, saying it was a “long time in coming.” Advertisement The group was […]