A RAPHOE business has urged customers to beware of a door-to-door seller using their name. Coyle’s Centra said they have been notified through gardaí about a person selling saucepans, tobacco, alcohol and knives while claiming to be associated with the store. The salesperson is reportedly travelling in a white Citroen Berlingo van. Advertisement Coyle’s Centra has […]
Technical assessment of site for new Milford school carried out
A technical assessment of the proposed site that will accommodate a new build for Scoil Mhuire National School in Milford was carried out on Wednesday by Department of Education officials. Welcoming the development, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue said it was a significant step in the process of the Milford Mhuire. “I spoke to the Minister […]
Funeral is held in Donegal Town of Shane Gillespie
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 […]