By Dionne Meehan DOAGH Famine Village has announced it will reopen next week after a massive fire recently destroyed two-thirds of the popular Donegal tourist attraction. The fire cast a deep shadow over the Inishowen community, leaving many heartbroken in its wake. Advertisement Founded by Patrick Doherty in 1997, the famine village is visited by […]
Weather: Today will be dry with plenty of sunshine
TODAY will be dry with plenty of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 18 to 23 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear overnight, apart from isolated mist patches. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees generally in light north-easterly or variable breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, May 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Charlie McMonagle, Letterkenny Marian Muldowney, Letterkenny Advertisement Dan McTeague, Letterkenny Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Charlie McMonagle, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Charlie McMonagle, Leck, Letterkenny. Mr McMonagle passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, May 15. Deeply missed by his […]
Mickey Joe Harte backs Eurovision ban for Israel
By Thomas Maher FORMER Eurovision star Mickey Joe Harte has taken a rare public political stand, joining over 70 past contestants from across Europe in signing a letter calling for Israel to be excluded from the popular song contest this year, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking to the Strabane Chronicle, the Lifford […]
‘Only time will tell’ if Minister can deliver for Donegal homes
By Paul McElwee A Donegal councillor has said that ‘only time will tell’ if the newly-appointed Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD is the man to deliver on the defective block crisis engulfing Donegal. Cllr Ali Farren of the 100% Redress Party was speaking following Minister Browne’s visit to the county […]
Fundraiser for the families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy surpasses €38,000
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon has surpassed €38,000. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. Advertisement It is thought they, along with a […]
McClafferty elected as Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD
By Róise Collins COUNCILLOR Michael McClafferty was elected Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District during the district’s AGM on Tuesday. He was nominated by Fianna Fáil’s Cllr Anthony Molloy and seconded by Sinn Féin’s Cllr Brian Carr. Cllr Molloy was then elected Leas-Cathaoirleach. Advertisement This marks the second time the Independent councillor has served as […]
Walk in memory of journalist Brian Hutton raises funds for Lough Swilly RNLI
A walk to mark the birthday of the late journalist Brian Hutton is raising funds for the Lough Swilly RNLI. The walk will take place on Saturday, May 17 from the Shore front in Buncrana to Stragill and back. The walk is being organised by family and friends of the Derryman, who died suddenly in […]
Delegates from across the country in Donegal for Fórsa conference
HUNDREDS of delegates have gathered in Letterkenny this week as Fórsa trade union’s divisional conferences get underway at the Mount Errigal Hotel. The conferences for the union’s Health and Welfare Division and the Local Government and Local Services Division began on Wednesday and will run until tomorrow (Friday). Fórsa’s Health and Welfare Division represents over […]
Tributes are paid to businessman Terry Ponsonby who died in Spain
By Dionne Meehan Terry Ponsonby, a well-known businessman from Letterkenny, is being fondly remembered as “one in a million” following his unexpected passing in Spain earlier this week. Best known for owning the popular local take-away ‘The Friars Rest’, Mr Ponsonby was a well-known and much-loved figure in the Cathedral Town and beyond. Advertisement Sharing […]