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 APRIL 12, 1975 Advertisement LETTERKENNY GIRLS’ SUCCESS AT INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS IN BELGIUM BERNADETTE ENGLISH, a 16 year old Loreto Letterkenny fourth year student returned quietly to her […]
A day of celebration as Mary Cannon turns 100
MARY Cannon from Meendrain outside Dungloe celebrated her 100th birthday in the Dungloe Community Hospital last week. Retired Dungloe priest Fr Seamus Meehan celebrated Mass for Mary and her family and friends who had gathered to celebrate the special occasion. Mary was presented with a cake from the Meenacross choir as she had been a […]
Man contacted former partner almost 400 times in one day despite barring order
A MAN who contacted his former partner almost 400 times in one day despite a barring order being in place has been refused bail. Letterkenny District Court this week heard how the man had contacted the woman a total of 375 times within 24 hours, via phone calls, text messages, WhatsApp messages, voice notes and voice mails. The defendant, aged […]
Forty houses will need to be demolished for TEN-T project
By Chris Ashmore CAUTIOUS optimism has been expressed that the much-needed Bonagee link bridge over the River Swilly in Letterkenny is edging ever closer. The proposed bridge – which would alleviate some of the town’s traffic issues – is part of major proposals under a national scheme known as the TEN-T which links some of the […]
‘Don’t pay rent’ – councillor tells tenants in crumbling homes
by Evelyn Cullen THE eight families living in Railway Park Estate in St. Johnston, who have been waiting three years for results of tests carried out on their defective concrete block homes, have been advised by a local councillor not to pay their rent. At the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District meeting on Tuesday, Raphoe councillor Frank McBrearty […]
Farmers, the elderly and vulnerable people impacted by water shortages across west Donegal
By Róise Collins HOUSEHOLDS across west Donegal are grappling with significant challenges due to ongoing water shortages, with some residents and farmers left without access to water for several days. Among those severely impacted is Katie Coyle from Falcarragh. Advertisement She runs Caring Capall an equine-assisted service for those with additional and emotional needs. While most […]
Letterkenny Babies celebrates major milestone
By Louise Flanagan Letterkenny Babies Facebook page recently hit the milestone of having 40,000 followers. It amazes me that the page I set up over ten years ago has grown to such an extent. Advertisement It was never my intention to set up a page with such a large following, but I am very proud […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel to continue efforts to conserve water and protect supply. The recent dry weather conditions in these areas have resulted in low lake levels at Milford, the area’s water source. As a result, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply […]
Weather: Another dry and sunny day with highs of 21 degrees
Today will be another dry and sunny day. Temperatures will be warm with highs ranging from 17 to 21 degrees. Tonight will be mostly dry and clear, with some patches of mist and fog. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, April 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Gerard (Rocky) Mulrine, Raphoe Joseph Hetherington, Raphoe Advertisement Mary J McNelis, Ballyshannon and Mayo Pearse Gallagher, Donegal Town Seamus McFadden, Falcarragh Bernard Kennedy, Ardara Patrick (Patsy) Doherty, Inver Gerard (Rocky) Mulrine, Raphoe The death has occurred Gerard (Rocky) Mulrine, Aughnakeeragh, Raphoe. Mr Mulrine passed away at the […]