THIS morning any early mist and fog will clear. A crisp, dry and sunny start to the day for most, though cloudier near northern coasts. Further cloud will build during the afternoon, but it’ll stay mostly dry. Advertisement Continuing colder than average with highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in light north-westerly winds. Tonight […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, September 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bonnie Day O’Donnell, Malin Head Francis Morrow, Donegal Town Advertisement George Moore, Letterkenny Peter McMenamin, Bruckless Fr Vincent Gallogley, Rossnowlagh and Ballyshannon Seamus Doherty, Ballybofey Anne Marie Mc Clay, Donegal Bonnie Day O’Donnell, Malin Head The death has occurred of Bonnie Day O’Donnell, Ballyhillion, Malin Head. Ms […]
The way we were
SEPTEMBER 13, 1975 Meevagh’s modern boatyard, a big step forward in Rosgoill AN industrial upsurge in the Rosgoill peninsula promised by an advanced factory has been given the welcome seal of reality by the expansion of a traditional craft in the boatyard at Meevagh, on the scenic Atlantic Drive. Advertisement At the time the company […]
St Eunan’s reunion rekindles old memories and lifelong friendships
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By Paddy Walsh THEY came from Sydney, Australia; from Florida and Martha’s Vineyard, U.S.A.; and even from Kilmacrenan, Ireland. For many of them, they hadn’t seen each other for half a century but last weekend over 40 of those who ventured through St. Eunan’s College during the years 1970-75 met again for their 50th reunion. […]
Channel Hopper: Task could be one of the more memorable shows of the year
Task Sky Atlantic, Monday, 9pm The Newsreader BBC2, Thursday, 9pm Rob And Rylan’s Passage To India BBC2, Sunday, 9pm. Advertisement The Records Show RTE1, Sunday, 6.30pm. Mark Ruffalo has been playing the Hulk for so long that for a few minutes his character in Sky Atlantic’s new drama Task feels a bit strange somehow: he […]
The Third Degree: Helping the next generation of musicians
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Hi Richard, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself please? I’m originally from the BelfastLisburn area. I started playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 13, having been shown my first few chords on the guitar by my sister. I played in various bands over the […]
Granddaughter’s pride at opening of new Kay McNulty Data Centre
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By Paddy Walsh JUST over a century since the young Kathleen Rita McNulty left her native Creeslough with her family for a new and, as it turned out, remarkable life in the United States, her grand-daughter stood in front of the facility at Letterkenny ATU that bears her grandmother’s name. Behind her on the window, […]
Almost 500 Arranmore premises can now access fibre broadband
ALMOST 500 Arranmore premises can now access high-speed fibre broadband connection under the National Broadband Plan. 34,000 premises in the county are included in the State’s Intervention Area, which will see National Broadband Ireland deliver minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools. As the biggest investment in rural Ireland […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with outbreaks of rain
THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Later in the day, there will be some bright or sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degree in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry. There will be the odd spot of rain with a few coastal showers developing towards […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, September 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen Ruddy, Carndonagh George Doherty, Buncrana Advertisement Michael Robins, Clare and Carndonagh Vera McElhinney, Rathmullan Ellen Green, Scotland and Donegal Bernard Dowds, Ballybofey Ivan Walker, Dunkineely Derek Row, Kildare, Derry, Sligo and Donegal Ellen Robinson, Dunfanaghy and Antrim Elizabeth McGinley, Cavan and Dunkineely Kathleen Doherty, Laghey Kathleen […]