STORM Eowyn will continue to bring gale to storm force winds this morning and early afternoon, with destruction and damaging gusts. Violent storm force to hurricane force winds will occur for a time in some coastal parts. The winds will start to moderate a little later in the afternoon, but it’ll still be windy into […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, January 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary B Sweeney, Falcarragh Sr Sheila Skeffington O.P., Dublin and Castlefin Advertisement Mary B Sweeney, Falcarragh The death has occurred of Mary B Sweeney, Clonbara, Falcarragh. Ms Sweeney passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22. She is sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and extended family. […]
Cara House expand services following successful volunteer recruitment drive
LETTERKENNY’S Cara House Family Resource Centre is expanding the availability of its Befriending Service, following the overwhelming success of a recent volunteer recruitment drive. The Befriending Service, a cornerstone of Cara House’s mission to foster community connection and support, pairs volunteers with individuals in need of companionship, particularly those who may feel isolated or vulnerable. […]
Donegal recorded highest number of calls to emergency medical response charity in 2024
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL recorded the highest number of calls to Ireland’s leading volunteer emergency medical response charity last year. ‘Critical’ has said it received the highest number of calls in 2024 from Donegal, with volunteers responding to 230 calls, followed by Waterford with 187 calls, Cork with 159 calls and Tipperary with 119 calls. Advertisement […]
Red weather warning to significantly disrupt HSE services
HSE services throughout the country will see significant disruptions due to Storm Éowyn tomorrow. A range of services in hospitals and community healthcare will be cancelled tomorrow due to the severe weather warning status red. A red weather warning means everyone should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take action to protect themselves and their […]
Trial hears of ‘aggressive altercation’ before alleged Sliagh Liag murder
THREE days before a pensioner was allegedly beaten with a rock and thrown off Ireland’s highest cliffs, he had an aggressive altercation with the man accused of his murder, the defendant’s brother has told the Central Criminal Court. Bruce Vial, the brother of the accused man Alan Vial (39), also told the court on Wednesday […]
Buncrana road victim remembered for her deep and gentle faith
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who died following a collision in Buncrana last week was remembered for her deep and gentle faith at her requiem Mass yesterday. Rose Byrne (87), of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana was one of two pedestrians involved in a collision with a car on Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday, January 14. […]
Person arrested after incident at Deele College in Raphoe
ONE person has been arrested following an incident at Deele College in Raphoe. Emergency services responded to the incident earlier this morning. There are no reports of any injuries. No further details are available at this time.
Storm refuge call for defective home owners
By Chris Ashmore AS the country braces itself for Storm Éowyn this Friday, a Donegal councillor has made a plea for a special accommodation centre to be set up to cater for defective concrete homeowners. Speaking at Donegal County Council’s housing meeting yesterday Cllr. Joy Beard said that with every storm, defective concrete block-affected houses […]
Residents speak out amid ‘growing crime rate’ in east Donegal
by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS of east Donegal have told how they are living in fear and are afraid to walk the streets amid ‘rising crime’ in the area and a lack of gardaí. A public crime prevention meeting took place in Lifford on Tuesday night, just yards from where two men were viciously attacked at a house […]