The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Nora O’Reilly, Westmeath and Rathmullan Gerald Moore, Carrigans Advertisement Owen (Owney) McGoldrick, Pettigo Phillip Brogan, Letterkenny George Hayes, Quigley’s Point Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs Sr Kathleen Gallagher, Falcarragh Nora O’Reilly, Westmeath and Rathmullan The death has occurred of Nora O’Reilly (née Merritt), Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of Rathmullan. […]
Investigation file on Creeslough explosion sent to DPP
THE investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough continues to be led by local gardaí in Donegal Division supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU). As the third anniversary of this fatal […]
Council meeting adjourned after Creeslough families speak out
TODAY’S Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned after families of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy hit out at council officials. They attended this morning’s meeting with local councillor Tomás Sean Devine, who is calling on the council to purchase the Creeslough explosion site as we approach the third anniversary of the […]
Work to begin on Letterkenny travel project this month
WORK on the R229 Kilmacrennan Active Travel Project in Letterkenny is due to commence at the end of the month and is expected to be completed by September 2026. ACS Civils Ltd. has been appointed as the main contractor for this project. The works are located between the Hospital Roundabout and Knocknamona Roundabout including a section that extends […]
Council meeting to discuss Letterkenny man’s housing issue
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A LETTERKENNY councillor is urging Donegal County Council to do more to address the housing needs of people with disabilities. The issue was raised at Friday’s Special Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council. Cllr Tomás Sean Devine said he was left disgusted after news emerged last week that Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher finds himself homeless. […]
Community in shock after death of popular fisherman
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By Dionne Meehan KILLYBEGS fisherman Kevin McCloskey has been remembered as a “true gentleman” following his tragic passing which shocked the community over the weekend. Mr McCloskey’s body was recovered off the coast of Donegal on Saturday evening shortly before 6pm. He’s believed to have fallen overboard while fishing in the area. Advertisement The search […]
Weather: Mainly cloudy day with scattered rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with scattered rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain or drizzle. Advertisement There’ll be mist and fog too. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, September 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Brian Harkin, Clonmany Michael Murphy, Stranorlar Advertisement George Hayes, Quigley’s Point Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs Benny Rodgers, Manorcunningham Joe McNulty, Letterkenny Mary Lafferty, Ballybofey Sr Kathleen Gallagher, Falcarragh Doddy McGee, Falcarragh Ailis Malone, Offaly and Stranorlar Patrick John Laverty, Galway and Stranorlar Brian Harkin, Clonmany The death has […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, September 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Benny Rodgers, Manorcunningham Joe McNulty, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary Lafferty, Ballybofey Sr Kathleen Gallagher, Falcarragh Doddy McGee, Falcarragh Ailis Malone, Offaly and Stranorlar Patrick John Laverty, Galway and Stranorlar Benny Rodgers, Manorcunningham The death has occurred of Benny Rodgers, Corkey, Manorcunningham. Mr Rodgers passed away peacefully at his […]
Tragic fisherman named locally as Kevin McCloskey
A FISHERMAN whose body was recovered off the Donegal coast yesterday evening has been named locally as Kevin McCloskey. The search for the well-known skipper began on Thursday evening, after a member of the public alerted the Irish Coast Guard coordination centre to a fishing vessel stranded two nautical miles south of Mullaghmore Head, Co […]