INVESTIGATIONS are underway following a burglary at a house in Letterkenny over the weekend. The incident occurred in the Oldtown area on Saturday, May 31 at approximately 10.50pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Entry was gained to a house and damage was caused within but nothing was stolen.” Advertisement Meanwhile, gardaí are appealing to anyone who […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after car set alight in Muff
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a car was set alight in Muff last Thursday. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Cannings Lane at approximately 4pm. A garda spokesperson said: “A number of youths were observed in the area just before the car went on fire. The fire services attended the scene and […]
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses following fatal Milford collision
GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a woman was tragically killed in a road traffic collision in Milford on Friday evening. Manorcunningham woman Susie Hamilton (70s) lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford at approximately 7.30pm. The male driver of […]
Busy month for Arranmore RNLI
ARRANMORE RNLI volunteer crew have experienced a busy month responding to eight calls for assistance during the month of May, with two calls on Thursday last. The first call out was at 6.40am on Thursday morning to assist in the medical evacuation of a patient with medical issues. The patient was treated by the first […]
Foresters Community Drama Group take to the stage for charity
FORESTERS Community Drama Group will take centre stage this weekend for their production of Pudsey Blackthorn’s Wake. A cautionary tale of what happens when we venture too far into the woods; the children will be using the performance as an opportunity to raise vital funds for the Bluestack Foundation. To date, the youth drama group […]
Weather: Today will be breezy with scattered showers
TODAY will be breezy with scattered showers and some sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with a moderate to fresh and gusty breeze. Tonight there will be clear spells and scattered showers, merging into longer spells of rain in the northwest. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with moderate to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, June 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Robert William (known as Roy Stewart), Letterkenny James (Jim) Parke, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop Robert William (known as Roy Stewart), Letterkenny The death has occurred of Robert William Stewart, known as Roy, of Killydesert, Letterkenny. Mr Stewart passed away […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, June 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rose Duffy, Glengad Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran Advertisement Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop Seamus McHugh, Kilcar Victor James Holmes, Raphoe Rose Duffy, Glengad The peaceful death has taken place at Ard Aoibhinn, Carndonagh of Rose Duffy, Bunn, Glengad F93Y7D3. Dear sister of Davey. Deeply regretted by […]
The Way We Were
Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com. MAY 24, 1975 Advertisement HALF MILLION POUND BRIDGE OVER MULROY BAY ‘UNREALISTIC’ A bridge over Mulroy Bay which would connect the peninsulas of Fanad and Rosguill, would […]
Evelyn’s Easter chick plan hatches €2,160 for Donegal Hospice
WHAT began as a simple late-night idea by an east Donegal woman has developed into an Egg-cellent success! One night, Evelyn Oliver woke up with a plan – to knit Easter chicks stuffed with Cadbury’s Cream Eggs and sell them to raise funds for Donegal Hospice. The idea quickly took flight, with friends and family […]