THE funeral of a Lifford businessman who passed away as a result of a work place accident will take place today. Stephen Martin, of Carricknaslate, passed away in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, May 14. He was the owner of Martin Tyres, which is located on Bridge Street Lifford. Advertisement A Service will take place […]
Castlefinn teen marks nine years since life-saving transplant
AS 19-year-old Matthew Doherty from Castlefinn gets ready to sit his Leaving Certificate this June, he’s celebrating far more than an academic milestone – this year also marks nine years since he received a life-saving kidney transplant that gave him a second chance at life. Diagnosed in infancy with atypical HUS (haemolytic uraemic syndrome), a […]
Rathmullan footpath repairs on the way
JUST over €50,000 had been allocated for footpath repairs in Rathmullan. The news has been welcomed by Cllr. Pauric McGarvey who had tabled a motion at last week’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council saying that there was an “urgent need” for the repair and upgrading of many footpaths in the town. He said that […]
Relay for Life buzz is growing ahead of Saturday’s event
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By Caolagh Grimes THE Relay for Life buzz is growing in anticipation of the charity event on Saturday. The fundraiser will take place at the ATU from 4pm on Saturday and will be running for 24 hours. Relay for life is the largest cancer fundraiser across the globe, it has been taking place in Donegal […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with some sunshine
THIS morning will be mainly dry with some sunshine. This afternoon showers will develop in many areas. Some will be heavy with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Advertisement They’ll gradually die out around nightfall. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees with light or variable breezes. Tonight, any lingering showers will die out and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, May 20
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Tom Reaney, Falcarragh and England Stephen Martin, Lifford Advertisement James (Jim) McCready, Carrigans Cathal O’ Gallchobhair, Letterkenny Jim Doherty, Moville Charles Cullen, Termon Michael McCallion, Carndonagh Robert McCallion, Mayo and Carndonagh Tom Reaney, Falcarragh and England The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Tom Reaney, […]
Daniel O’Donnell to take extended break from touring amid health challenges
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL singer Daniel O’Donnell has revealed that he will be taking an extended break from touring. After much reflection, the decision was driven by recent health challenges the star has faced over the past few years. Advertisement “This decision was not made lightly,” a spokesperson began. “It is driven by the health […]
Doagh Famine Village to reopen next week following devastating fire
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By Dionne Meehan DOAGH Famine Village has announced it will reopen next week after a massive fire recently destroyed two-thirds of the popular Donegal tourist attraction. The fire cast a deep shadow over the Inishowen community, leaving many heartbroken in its wake. Advertisement Founded by Patrick Doherty in 1997, the famine village is visited by […]
Weather: Today will be dry with plenty of sunshine
TODAY will be dry with plenty of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 18 to 23 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear overnight, apart from isolated mist patches. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees generally in light north-easterly or variable breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, May 16
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Charlie McMonagle, Letterkenny Marian Muldowney, Letterkenny Advertisement Dan McTeague, Letterkenny Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Charlie McMonagle, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Charlie McMonagle, Leck, Letterkenny. Mr McMonagle passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, May 15. Deeply missed by his […]