TODAY will be mostly dry with hazy sunshine. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees with light winds. Tonight, any drizzle in the north will clear and it will become dry with clear spells overnight. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in light variable breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, June 18
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dara McDermott, Letterkenny Mary Gallagher, Lifford Advertisement Norita O’Boyle, Ballyraine Margaret Monagle, Malin Roseanna Mc Aleer, Ballybofey Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny Terri Tully, Killybegs Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Raphoe Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with patchy rain and drizzle
THIS morning will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle clearing away. The cloud will break up later with plenty of sunshine and dry weather following. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees. Advertisement This evening there will be plenty of clear spells, dry weather and late sunshine. A touch more cloud will move in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, June 17
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny Terri Tully, Killybegs Advertisement Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Raphoe Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore Johnny McCafferty, Termon Kathleen McClay, Bridgend Eddie Doherty, Buncrana Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny The peaceful death has […]
Donkey who defied odds celebrates first birthday at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
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By Dionne Meehan REMEMBER Rose? She is a one-year-old donkey who has defied all odds. Abandoned by her mother Daisy following her birth at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary last summer, there was a lot of uncertainty in the first few weeks of her life. Advertisement Visiting the new born last year, the Donegal News was told […]
Letterkenny woman who completed college course in her 70s hopes to inspire others
A LETTERKENNY student who began learning body massage in her 70s hopes her journey will inspire others to consider part-time study. Kate Sweeney has just completed the Level 3 Certificate in Body Massage at North West Regional College (NWRC) and says studying is “great for the brain at any age”. With a career that includes working […]
Huge welcome locally to St Colmcille public holiday call
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by Louise Doyle WITH Donegal County Council set to ask the government to establish a public holiday in honour of St Colmcille, the move has been resoundingly welcomed in Letterkenny. St Colmcille was born at Gartan, near Letterkenny, in 521 and established over 50 Christian sites throughout Ireland. Advertisement He was also known as Columba, a Latin version […]
Trial for man charged with burglary at Letterkenny car dealership
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A MAN is to stand trial in October charged with burglary and causing damage at a Letterkenny car dealership. Thomas McDonagh (45), 2 Canal Road, Letterkenny, was served the Book of Evidence at Monday’s Letterkenny District Court. McDonagh is charged that on May 4, 2019 at Divers Garage, Canal Road, he allegedly damaged a motor […]
Parenting column: Taking children out of school for a holiday is a personal decision
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There’s been talk in the media recently of the detrimental effects of taking kids out of school during term time to go on holidays. They say that school absenteeism is on the rise and the powers that be have advised against the practice. Personally – and in my professional experience as a secondary school teacher […]
Motorists urged to step up security measures following spate of attacks
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by Louise Doyle CAR owners are being urged to step up security measures following a theft and spate of damage to cars in Letterkenny University Hospital’s car park and in Ramelton. Gardaí are investigating the theft of a blue Toyota Sienta with a partial registration of ‘171D62’ that was stolen from LUH ‘s car park on Saturday, June 7 […]