Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 28


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim Advertisement Jimmy McBride, Cavan and Downings Nora Higgins, Sligo and Donegal Town Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and formerly Ballintra. Ms Bowers […]


Weather: Cloudy and wet morning with outbreaks of rain


THIS morning will be cloudy and wet, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading north-eastwards. There will be further outbreaks of rain and drizzle into the afternoon, though it will become lighter and patchier by evening time, with a good deal of dry weather at that stage, though it will remain mostly cloudy. Highest temperatures […]


Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, May 27


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim Jimmy McBride, Cavan and Downings Advertisement Nora Higgins, Sligo and Donegal Town Paddy Mc Laughlin, Culdaff Bridget Ewing, Killygordon Terry Ponsonby, St. Johnston and Letterkenny Ciarán Gillen, Carndonagh Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim The death has occurred of Francie Murphy, […]


British comedy duo embark on epic coastal adventure in Donegal


By Caolagh Grimes POPULAR British comedians, Babatunde Aléshé and Finlay Christie have tried their hand at sea stack climbing in Donegal as part of a new tourism promotion. The duo are fronting a Tourism Ireland campaign titled ‘Coast to Coast: The Scenic Route’ to highlight the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route’s staggering […]


Letterkenny’s new B&Q store opens on Friday


LETTERKENNY’S brand new B&Q store will open on Friday – creating 35 new jobs in the process. The new 35,000 square foot store is located at Letterkenny Retail Park, the site of the previous Homebase store. B&Q will employ 35 staff, 19 of whom have transferred from Homebase. Advertisement The new store has been remodelled and refreshed with […]


Eight years on and still no sign of a new ferry for Tory – TD


DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance, Deputy Pearse Doherty, has questioned the Minister for Rural and Community Development on the failure to deliver a new ferry to service Tory island. The Minister for Rural and Community Development agreed to visit Magheraroarty pier later in the summer and meet with Deputy Doherty to discuss the […]


Bus Éireann apologise over ‘ghost’ service


by Chris Ashmore BUS Éireann has apologised for an error in a press release regarding a ‘ghost’ bus service from Dublin Airport to Letterkenny that does not exist. A new timetable for the Expressway Route 32 service between Letterkenny and the capital, via Dublin Airport, was introduced yesterday (Sunday). Advertisement Announcing details of the updated […]


Active Travel projects in Letterkenny to be opposed


By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor believes that now is not the time to proceed with a number of Active Travel projects in Letterkenny as the town is choking with traffic congestion. The topic is expected to generate some lively debate at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford, where councillors will be asked […]