A WOMAN (40s) was seriously injured after a piece of rubble fell from a historic building in Raphoe yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the freak accident which occurred at around 5.15pm in the Diamond area of the town. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports of an […]
Donegal man killed in work place incident in Australia is named locally
A DONEGAL man who was killed in a work place incident in Australia has been named locally as Barry Breslin. Barry (35) from Straleel, Kilcar is believed to have been struck by an excavator while working in Perth on Thursday, October 3. As a result of this, he sustained serious head injuries and was taken […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, October 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Ann Norris (née Walsh), Glebe Farm, Moville and formerly Balla, Mayo –Kathleen McLaughlin (née Gallen), 28, Tullycar Road, Aghyaran Advertisement –Jim O’Brien, Greenhill, Letterkenny –Barry Breslin, Straleel, Kilcar –Darragh Scanlon, Gloucester, England and Letterkenny –Joe CHAPMAN, 12 St. Colm’s Terrace, East End, Bundoran –Grace Mc Kelvey […]
Donegal mother of A5 victim calls for swift action on road scheme
by Alan Rodgers A DERRYBEG mother left shattered by the death of her son on the A5 hopes that approval for a new dual carriageway along the route will spare other families from experiencing the heartbreak they have endured. Killian Doherty (19) from Drumquin, died alongside his friend, Maurice McCloughan, at Doogary, Tyrone in 2016. Advertisement They are among the […]
Patsy McGonagle crosses the finish line as Chair of DLDC
DONEGAL Local Development’s long-serving Chairperson Patsy McGonagle has stepped down from the Board. Mr McGonagle, who served as Chair for six years, guided DLDC through significant transformation, including opening two new offices and developing a new strategic plan to enhance community impact and support. The renowned Irish athletics manager, brought his vision and passion to […]
Letterkenny shops get behind St Eunan’s GAA club in memory of Aidan McGlynn
By Dionne Meehan ON the lead up to the Donegal GAA senior county final, two shops in Letterkenny are getting behind St Eunan’s GAA club while raising money for a very worthy cause. With black and amber flags and bunting hitting the shop shelves this week, Tobin’s Service Station and Dry Arch Complex will be donating […]
Adult education tutor’s anger after pay deal is reneged
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL adult education programme tutor has said he could be forced to leave the sector after an agreed contract improving pay and conditions has been reneged upon. Finn Mac Aodháin said he and others who deliver adult education programmes in Donegal have been left in ‘dire straits’ following the shock move. […]
Boil water notice issued for customers in south Donegal
FOLLOWING consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied by the Frosses Inver Public Water Supply. This notice is being issued due to mechanical issues at Frosses/Mountcharles Water Treatment Plant. All persons served by the Frosses Inver Public Water Supply and […]
Events planned to mark second anniversary of Creeslough tragedy
By Kate Heaney AS the families and friends of those who tragically died in the explosion in Creeslough two years ago mark the loss of their loved ones, Mass and a Prayer Service will be held in their memory in the coming days. Parish Priest Fr John Joe Duffy, together with the families, are holding […]
Weather: Largely dry today with sunny spells
TODAY will be largely dry with sunny spells and a chance of isolated showers. During the evening, cloud will build from the west. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 13 degrees.