By Dionne Meehan WITH thousands set to descend on the county this weekend for the Donegal International Rally, local gardaí are focused on one priority; keeping people safe. Their message is simple, ‘keep the race in its place’. Advertisement Over the weekend, additional resources will be in place to ensure the safety of people attending […]
Donegal family seeks urgent care reform
by Louise Doyle THE family of a Gortahork man living with lung fibrosis who has to receive 24-hour home oxygen therapy have said the lack of specialist care services locally is taking its toll. Eamonn Doohan was diagnosed with the devastating life-limiting and progressive disease a year-and-a-half ago. Advertisement The 52-year-old is unable to speak because of its severity. […]
Weather: Sunny spells for Donegal as mercury is set to rise
By Dionne Meehan THE rumours are true; the good weather is making a comeback. It’s time to pull the summer clothes out of the attic and dig out the sun cream from the back of the cupboard, as temperatures are set to hit 24 degrees in the coming days. Advertisement Starting today, Met Éireann has […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Robert Elliot, Donegal Town and Leitir John Lee, Dublin and Ballyshannon Advertisement Gerry Gallagher, Carndonagh Barney Carr, Carrigart Maura McFadden, Ramelton Dara McDermott, Letterkenny Mary Gallagher, Lifford Norita O’Boyle, Ballyraine Margaret Monagle, Malin Roseanna Mc Aleer, Ballybofey Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal […]
Weather: Dry day with hazy sunshine
TODAY will be mostly dry with hazy sunshine. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees with light winds. Tonight, any drizzle in the north will clear and it will become dry with clear spells overnight. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in light variable breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, June 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dara McDermott, Letterkenny Mary Gallagher, Lifford Advertisement Norita O’Boyle, Ballyraine Margaret Monagle, Malin Roseanna Mc Aleer, Ballybofey Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny Terri Tully, Killybegs Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Raphoe Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore […]
Weather: Cloudy morning with patchy rain and drizzle
THIS morning will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle clearing away. The cloud will break up later with plenty of sunshine and dry weather following. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees. Advertisement This evening there will be plenty of clear spells, dry weather and late sunshine. A touch more cloud will move in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, June 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny Terri Tully, Killybegs Advertisement Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Raphoe Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore Johnny McCafferty, Termon Kathleen McClay, Bridgend Eddie Doherty, Buncrana Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny The peaceful death has […]
Donkey who defied odds celebrates first birthday at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
By Dionne Meehan REMEMBER Rose? She is a one-year-old donkey who has defied all odds. Abandoned by her mother Daisy following her birth at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary last summer, there was a lot of uncertainty in the first few weeks of her life. Advertisement Visiting the new born last year, the Donegal News was told […]
Letterkenny woman who completed college course in her 70s hopes to inspire others
A LETTERKENNY student who began learning body massage in her 70s hopes her journey will inspire others to consider part-time study. Kate Sweeney has just completed the Level 3 Certificate in Body Massage at North West Regional College (NWRC) and says studying is “great for the brain at any age”. With a career that includes working […]