TWO motorists have been arrested after they were observed racing each other at high speed on the Four Lane Road (N56) in Letterkenny. Gardaí from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were conducting patrols in the area over the weekend as part of the Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement Campaign. A garda spokesperson said: “The speed […]
Weather: Cloudy today with scattered outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees. Tonight will remain cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees, coldest in the northwest in light to moderate winds, stronger along coasts.
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, February 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rita Boyle (née Lafferty), Strabane and Ballindrait John (Dessie) Rooney, Quigley’s Point Advertisement Noeleen Brennan, Ardara Sally Houston (née Hughes), Newtowncunningham Andrew Dinsmore, Ballintra Kathleen (Cattie) Martin (née Mc Ateer), Fanad Adrian McHugh, Derrybeg Catherine Gallagher, Ballyshannon Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin (née Porter), Lifford Elizabeth (Betty) Mc Grory […]
The Way We Were
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Ava Maguire delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com January 10, 1976 NO BIN COLLECTION SERVICE IN LETTERKENNY Advertisement From this week, Letterkenny is altogether without a domestic refuse collection service. The entire system has broken […]
The Third Degree: ‘Social media is an important connector but the personal touch is hard to beat’
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Donegal News columnist Paul Bradley caught up with Eamonn Bonner this week. They spoke about the important role arts and traditional crafts still play in a social media world. Hi Eamonn, thanks for doing this interview. Could you tell us a bit about yourself, please? I was born in Burtonport and growing up there gave […]
MS Support Group raises €1,433 for Swilly-Mulroy Mobility Bus
THE MS Support Group has presented a cheque for €1,433 to Kirsty Shields of the Milford & District Resource Centre, following the success of its annual Christmas Hamper Draw. The funds raised will go directly towards supporting the Swilly-Mulroy Mobility Bus, a vital community service providing accessible transport for wheelchair users and individuals with mobility […]
Irish language requirements for Gaeltacht housing areas divides council
by Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to hold a special workshop to discuss Irish language requirements when it comes to planning permissions for multiple residential developments in Gaeltacht areas. The issue was raised at the January meeting of the Council by Councillor Michael McClafferty, who said that it was his understanding that current policy […]
Peter Timoney remembered for his caring nature
LETTERKENNY man Peter Timoney has been remembered for his caring nature following his sad passing at the weekend. Mr Timoney, of Ballymacool, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and in the compassionate care of hospice staff on Sunday, January 25. Requiem Mass took place on […]
Calls for mental health emergency room at LUH
A DONEGAL deputy is calling for a dedicated mental health emergency room at Letterkenny University Hospital for those affected by the defective concrete crisis. TD Charles Ward has called on the Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health, Mary Butler, to prioritise mental health in the North West region to account for all those impacted by […]
Senator Eileen Flynn to launch Traveller podcasts
DONEGAL Senator Eileen Flynn will launch a short podcast series called ‘Travellers Lives’ at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday at 1pm. The three podcasts are on the themes of family, life on and off the road, and the importance of horses in Traveller culture. They’ve been put together by musician and former editor […]