by Louise Doyle THERE has been a 141 per cent increase in the amount spent on emergency accommodation by Donegal County Council in the last year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News from the Local Authority reveal that they spent €1,226,032 on emergency accommodation for those presenting as homeless in 2024. Advertisement This is an increase from […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with some hazy sunshine
THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with some hazy sunshine. Rain will develop through the morning and early afternoon with some heavy downpours possible. Showers or longer spells of rain will follow in the afternoon and evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees. Tonight will be mostly cloudy at first with showers or […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, April 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Catherine (Kitty) Sweeney, Clydebank and Donegal Town Elsie McGlinchey, Convoy Advertisement Annie Ferry, Loughanure Josephine Boyle, Ballindrait and formerly Letterkenny Winston Catterson, Bangor and formerly Donegal William Kelly, Kilmacrennan James Coyle, Derry and formerly Burnfoot Nellie Gallagher, Tirargus, Churchill James Logue, Downings Catherine (Kitty) Sweeney, Clydebank and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, April 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Joe (Joseph) Patton, Dublin and Rathmullan Joseph (Josie) Friel, Falcarragh Advertisement Shane McGrory, Ballintra Bella McClafferty, Killybegs John Connaghan, Churchill and Letterkenny John Browne, Ballyshannon and Waterford Joe (Joseph) Patton, Dublin and Rathmullan The death has occurred of Joe (Joseph) Patton, Raheny, Dublin and formerly of Rathmullan. […]
Market Square works
UNCERTAINTY still surrounds the future of the vacant site beside the Market Square, where hoardings were erected following the demolition of several old buildings. In response to a question submitted by Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle has been notified that there is an “ongoing review” of the case and finalisation of […]
Man to appear before court following the discovery of a body in Killybegs
A MAN in his 50s, charged in connection with the discovery of a body in Killybegs over the weekend, is set to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court today. The body was discovered in Killybegs on Sunday at about 12.20pm, when gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a residence […]
Emergency accommodation figures are released
by Caolagh Grimes THIRTY-two men, nine women and three families consisting of eight children and three adults are in emergency accommodation in Donegal. There have been recent enhancements in emergency accommodation to improve the quality oversight and effectiveness of homeless support in Donegal. Advertisement But, despite this, figures have risen by 10 per cent since December. To aid […]
Charles Dooher said to be in excellent spirits following major surgery
A LIFFORD man, who was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack in his home, is said to be in excellent spirits after undergoing what is hopefully his last major surgical operation. Charles Dooher, 26, sustained catastrophic injuries following the attack by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20. He was […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with sunny spells developing later
This morning will start off dry but a little cloudy, and sunny spells will develop later. More cloud will push in later but it will remain dry. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will be a mix of cloud and some clear spells. However, it will remain mostly dry with north-westerly […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, April 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Shane McGrory, Ballintra Bella McClafferty, Killybegs Advertisement John Connaghan, Churchill and Letterkenny John Browne, Ballyshannon and Waterford Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh Eileen McGonigle, Clonmany Cormac McMonagle, Cloghan Philomena Hunt, Waterford and Donegal Town Shane McGrory, Ballintra The death has occurred of Shane McGrory, Rath, Ballintra. Mr McGrory passed […]