by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S top garda has said a policing operation will be in place in Letterkenny on Saturday during an anti-immigration protest and a counter demonstration. Garda Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan, pictured right, yesterday told the Donegal News that gardaí will be ready to respond should any escalations arise during the events. Advertisement The […]
Funeral tomorrow of man who died climbing Errigal
THE funeral of the man who collapsed and died while climbing Errigal Mountain takes place tomorrow. Carl Henderson (48) from Moira in Armagh and formerly of Ingleby Barwick, England, died on Saturday afternoon when he became unwell while trekking Errigal Mountain. Emergency services including the National Ambulance Service, the Coast Guard’s Rescue 118 helicopter and Donegal Mountain Rescue […]
Weather: Cloudy start to the day
THIS morning will be generally cloudy with occasional rain and drizzle along with some mist patches, turning sunnier through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees in mostly light, occasionally moderate, northerly breezes. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees in light, northerly breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille Ellen Keogh, Letterkenny Advertisement Benny Donaghey, Clonmany Aidan Carrig, Clare and Stranorlar Mary B Erskine Taylor, Dunkineely Tadhg Gallagher, Killybegs John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille The death has occurred of John McGinley (John Frank), Lougheraherk, Glemcolmcille. Mr McGinley passed away peacefully in […]
Weather: Warm and sunny day with highs of 23 degrees
TODAY will be warm and mainly sunny, with hazy sunshine for a time in places. Some showers are possible during the afternoon and evening, and a few could be heavy with the chance of isolated thunderstorms. However, the showers will be hit and miss, with many areas escaping. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 19 to 23 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, April 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary B Erskine Taylor, Dunkineely Alexander (Lander) Boyd, Ardara Advertisement Christina Peoples, Letterkenny James McDaid, Culdaff Maeliosa Doherty, Clonmany Joan Kennedy, Letterkenny Tadhg Gallagher, Killybegs Mary B Erskine Taylor, Dunkineely The death has occurred of Mary B Erskine Taylor, Fuchsia Cottage, Ballycroy, Dunkineely and formerly of Brackey, […]
Road closure remains in place following serious collision in Malin
A MOTORCYCLIST has sustained serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Malin. The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a lorry, occurred on the R242 road in Malin yesterday, April 28. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 2.30pm. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The motorcyclist, a woman aged in her 30s, was […]
Weather: Warm and dry day with hazy spells
TODAY will be warm and dry with long bright or hazy spells. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees. Tonight will be dry with variable cloud and clear breaks. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees, with mist and fog forming.
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, April 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Alexander (Lander) Boyd, Ardara Christina Peoples, Letterkenny Advertisement James McDaid, Culdaff Maeliosa Doherty, Clonmany Joan Kennedy, Letterkenny Tadhg Gallagher, Killybegs Anna Luisa Bonamici, Ballyshannon Manus Elliott, Doochary Catherine (Kitty) Sweeney, Clydebank and Donegal Town Alexander (Lander) Boyd, Ardara The death has taken place peacefully at his home, […]
Cheerleaders shine on world stage in Florida
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL talent took centre stage in Florida recently as cheerleading team REIGN achieved international success at the prestigious Allstar World Championships. Under the guidance of coach Aoibheann Carlin, the team, from Derry-based cheer gym Galaxy Allstars, boasts a talented line-up that includes a strong representation from Donegal. The line-up featured Dungloe sisters […]