TODAY will be dry, warm and sunny. Highest temperatures of 19 to 22 degrees in a light wind. Tonight will be dry with clear skies. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with light or variable winds.
Emmanuel Familola to be laid to rest in Buncrana on Saturday
Emmanuel Familola, one of the teenagers who passed away following a drowning tragedy off the coast of Buncrana at the weekend, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Mr Familola, of Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana, was rescued from the sea and rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital after he got into difficulty while trying to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Advertisement Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Emmanuel Familola, Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving mother Glory, his brothers Daniel and John, his […]
Communities across Donegal urged to reduce water usage
UISCE Éireann is urging communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve water and reduce usage. The appeal comes as the current prolonged spell of dry weather, coupled with increased demand, is putting significant pressure on water supplies in the county. A Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, remains in place for Milford Regional Public […]
Weather: Another warm and sunny day ahead
TODAY will be warm and sunny with highs of 17 to 22 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 11 degrees with light and variable breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Margaret O’Gara, Glencolmcille Advertisement Nuala McCahill, Ranafast Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana The death has taken place in London of Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham Née Doherty (Hutton), daughter of the late Eddie and Annie Doherty, Millbrae, Buncrana, R.I.P. Wife of the late Vaughan R.I.P. and […]
Opening of ‘Obair na mBan’ exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair
THE official opening of an exhibition which features the work of a women’s group established in Ionad Mhachaire Rabhartaigh in 2008 took place in the Gaoth Dobhair Library on Wednesday evening. The group was formed to create a space for women from Magheraroarty and surrounding areas to meet, socialise, access information and services and to […]
Special reunion planned for St Eunan’s College class of 1970–1975
A HALF a century after they exited the gates for the last time (some of them with a pronounced sense of relief and joy!) former students from the 1970-1975 class in St Eunan’s College are being invited back to their old Alma Mater for a weekend of reminiscing and recollection. The Reunion will take place […]
The Savage Hearts to headline Ghostlight Sessions
THE Balor, Ballybofey has announced the line-up for this month’s Ghostlight Sessions with The Savage Hearts – headed up by former Strypes drummer Evan Walsh – set to headline. Now in its 9th year The Ghostlight Sessions is one of the country’s longest running established original emerging music nights. Each night features three 30 minute […]
Fundraiser launched to support families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy
A FUNDRAISER has been 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. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. It is thought they, along with a third teenager, had been playing […]