TODAY will be dry with sunny spells developing through the day. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, coolest near northern coasts. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will develop in a light variable breeze. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary Shiel, Castlefinn Sean (John) O’Keefe, Convoy Advertisement Ena O’Gorman, Bundoran and Mountcharles Rena McClintock, Balindrait Patricia Patton, Letterkenny Connie Sweeney, Castlefinn Seamus McIntyre, Falcarragh and Creeslough Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure Aidan McNern, Dunkineely and Galway Sr Eileen Haughey, Ballyshannon and Teelin Desmond Coughlin, Ballyshannon […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rena McClintock, Balindrait Patricia Patton, Letterkenny Advertisement Connie Sweeney, Castlefinn Seamus McIntyre, Falcarragh and Creeslough Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure Aidan McNern, Dunkineely and Galway Sr Eileen Haughey, Ballyshannon and Teelin Desmond Coughlin, Ballyshannon Tom Reaney, Falcarragh and England Stephen Martin, Lifford James (Jim) McCready, Carrigans […]
Funeral today of Lifford businessman who passed away following workplace accident
THE funeral of a Lifford businessman who passed away as a result of a work place accident will take place today. Stephen Martin, of Carricknaslate, passed away in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, May 14. He was the owner of Martin Tyres, which is located on Bridge Street Lifford. Advertisement A Service will take place […]
Castlefinn teen marks nine years since life-saving transplant
AS 19-year-old Matthew Doherty from Castlefinn gets ready to sit his Leaving Certificate this June, he’s celebrating far more than an academic milestone – this year also marks nine years since he received a life-saving kidney transplant that gave him a second chance at life. Diagnosed in infancy with atypical HUS (haemolytic uraemic syndrome), a […]
Rathmullan footpath repairs on the way
JUST over €50,000 had been allocated for footpath repairs in Rathmullan. The news has been welcomed by Cllr. Pauric McGarvey who had tabled a motion at last week’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council saying that there was an “urgent need” for the repair and upgrading of many footpaths in the town. He said that […]
Relay for Life buzz is growing ahead of Saturday’s event
By Caolagh Grimes THE Relay for Life buzz is growing in anticipation of the charity event on Saturday. The fundraiser will take place at the ATU from 4pm on Saturday and will be running for 24 hours. Relay for life is the largest cancer fundraiser across the globe, it has been taking place in Donegal […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with some sunshine
THIS morning will be mainly dry with some sunshine. This afternoon showers will develop in many areas. Some will be heavy with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Advertisement They’ll gradually die out around nightfall. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees with light or variable breezes. Tonight, any lingering showers will die out and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, May 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Tom Reaney, Falcarragh and England Stephen Martin, Lifford Advertisement James (Jim) McCready, Carrigans Cathal O’ Gallchobhair, Letterkenny Jim Doherty, Moville Charles Cullen, Termon Michael McCallion, Carndonagh Robert McCallion, Mayo and Carndonagh Tom Reaney, Falcarragh and England The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Tom Reaney, […]
Daniel O’Donnell to take extended break from touring amid health challenges
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL singer Daniel O’Donnell has revealed that he will be taking an extended break from touring. After much reflection, the decision was driven by recent health challenges the star has faced over the past few years. Advertisement “This decision was not made lightly,” a spokesperson began. “It is driven by the health […]