By Róise Collins THE funeral of Shane Gillespie has heard how he made an impact on so many people during his short time in this world. The 39-year-old from Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan and formerly of Brookfield, Donegal Town died suddenly on Saturday evening. Advertisement He was a popular member of the teaching staff at PCC Falcarragh […]
Lack of housing putting rural schools at risk
by Louise Doyle A SCHOOL principal has voiced fears that the lack of housing development in some areas of Donegal is putting the future of her own rural school and others in jeopardy as enrolment numbers decline. Ursula O’Connor is the principal of Stramore National School in Glendowan. Advertisement She told the Donegal News there are currently 69 pupils […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patches of drizzle
MIST and fog will clear this morning leaving a mostly cloudy day with patches of drizzle. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in a light north-westerly wind. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patches of light rain or drizzle. Advertisement Mist and fog will form in light and variable winds. Lowest temperatures of nine […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, November 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Joan Attridge, Wicklow/Dublin/Donegal – Martin Geelan, Ballybofey Advertisement – Francie Doherty, Burtonport – John Joe Carlin, Crossroads – Thomas McGinley, Milford – Rose MacBride, Mountcharles and Dublin – Marius Lynch, Clonmany/ Gweedore/ Glasgow -Isobel Gillespie, Castlefinn – Margaret Ferry, Gweedore – Colman O’Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana Joan Attridge, Wicklow/Dublin/Donegal The death […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, November 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Thomas McGinley, Milford – Rose MacBride, Mountcharles and Dublin Advertisement – Marius Lynch, Clonmany/ Gweedore/ Glasgow – Ann Harkin (née Deeney), Dunfanaghy -Isobel Gillespie, Castlefinn – Margaret Ferry, Gweedore – Julia Colgan, Barnesmore – Colman O’Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana – Annie Cannon, Gortahork – Sean Kelly, Carndonagh -Shane Gillespie, […]
Weather: Dry day with sunny spells
Overnight mist and fog will gradually clear this morning. Today will be dry overall with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in a light variable breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be calm with some mist and fog. It will remain dry apart from the odd spot of drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 4 to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, November 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Colman O’Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana – Annie Cannon, Gortahork Advertisement – Maureen Kelly, Creeslough – Sean Kelly, Carndonagh -Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town -Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, Letterkenny -Ann McKay, St Johnston Colman O’Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana The death has occurred of Colman O’Doherty, Dalkey, Co Dublin and […]
Radio Maria Christmas fundraiser in Letterkenny
RADIO Maria Ireland will host their very first Christmas fundraiser in The Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny on Thursday, November 28. Doors open on the evening at 6pm which will include a four course meal, fantastic raffle prizes, live entertainment featuring local musicians Hugh P and Maria Doherty. Also in attendance will be John Carlin […]
Antique iron anvil stolen
INFORMATION is sought following a burglary at The Pier in Kincasslagh during which an antique iron anvil was stolen. The theft of the dark metal anvil from a shed at The Pier occurred sometime between January and this month. Gardaí have said the shed was unlocked at the time of the burglary. Advertisement The anvil in question is […]
Driver’s car kicked in random attack
A DRIVER was sitting in their car in traffic on Halloween when an unknown male approached their vehicle and kicked the front passenger door, causing damage. The incident of criminal damage occurred at Main Street, Ballybofey, on Thursday, October 31, shortly after 10.15pm. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to make […]