by Evelyn Cullen HUNDREDS of Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh residents, including babies and the elderly, were left without water over the scorching hot weekend when temperatures surged to 30 degrees. The outages were caused by burst pipes in the area, and although there was a small Uisce Éireann crew working to repair them, there was much […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
BANDS of showery rain will continue to clear northwards this morning as sunny spells and scattered showers follow. Some heavy and thundery downpours are possible. Today will be a cooler, fresher day than of late with highs of 16 to 21 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, showers will become isolated for a time this evening and early […]
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Creeslough collision
A MOTORCYCLIST has sustained serious injuries following a single vehicle collision in Creeslough. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the N56 at approximately 4.20pm yesterday, July 13. A garda spokesperson said: “The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.” Advertisement […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, July 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael A. McAteer, USA and Fanad Margo McGrory, Buncrana Advertisement Neil Begley, Milford Rose Rutherford, Carndonagh Peter Carr, Dublin and Raphoe Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork Michael A. McAteer, USA and Fanad Michael A. McAteer, 98 of Berkeley Township, New Jersey, USA passed away peacefully at his […]
Donegal faces extreme fire risk as temperatures are set to soar
THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a red fire danger notice, indicating an extreme fire risk in all areas where flammable vegetation such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and similar fuels are present. The notice is in effect until midday on Monday, July 14. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to […]
Weather: Temperatures set to soar today
TODAY will be sunny, dry and very warm. While a touch of cloud will drift in at times, it will stay largely dry. Light winds and plenty of sunshine throughout, with highest temperatures of 24 to 27 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be lots of evening sunshine and dry weather throughout with light winds. A […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, July 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Cathal (Charles) Patton, Convoy Ann Drummond, Ballyshannon Advertisement Valentine (Val) Maguire, Cavan and Donegal Peter Carr, Dublin and Raphoe Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork Cathal (Charles) Patton, Convoy The death has occurred of Cathal (Charles) Patton, Ballyboe, Convoy. Mr Patton passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving […]
Park play area set to be named in honour of the late Fintan Houston
by Chris Ashmore A TOWN park playground in Letterkenny is set to be named in honour of a highly respected businessman, entrepreneur and accomplished fundraiser who passed away in 2022. The late Fintan Houston was a particularly well-known figure, not least for the creation of significant employment but also for extensive and significant fundraising endeavours that […]
Tata Consultancy Services staff raise €3,400 for St Colmcille Hostel
FOLLOWING a recent fundraising campaign, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is thrilled to announce it has raised a total of €3,400 for the St Colmcille Hostel for the Homeless, a vital local organisation dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Donegal. The fundraising campaign culminated in a Sleep Out on the TCS campus on May 9, where […]
Clerical reshuffle announced for parishes across diocese
By Róise Collins A NUMBER of clerical changes have been announced by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Administrator of the Diocese of Raphoe. The changes, which are to take effect on the weekend of August 16, include four retirements and the relocation of 13 priests. Advertisement Those retiring are parish priest Fr Francis McLoone from Killymard, parish […]