The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Brigid McGrory, Buncrana Peter Wilson, Carrigart Advertisement Charlie McElwee Cloghan Paidin Moore, Killybegs Theresa Finnegan, Ramelton Brigid McGrory, Buncrana The death has taken place of Brigid McGrory, Sharagore, Linsfort, Buncrana F93 H3V1. Deeply saddened by her passing are her husband Denis and son Denis. Survived by her […]
The Way We Were
Roise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com MAY 31, 1975 Advertisement DONEGAL BAKERY INDUSTRY TREATENED BY CROSS-BORDER COMPETITION SHOCK NEWS in the cross-obrder trading activities that continue to seriously worry Donegal shopkeepers is that […]
Lifford officially twinned with Simancas thanks to Red Hugh connection
By Paul McElwee THE chairman of the Red Hugh O’Donnell Association has hailed news that the Irish chieftain’s birthplace of Lifford has now officially been twinned with the Spanish town of Simancas where he is laid to rest. Eddie Crawford was speaking after the Mayor of Simancas recently officially signed documents to rubber-stamp the agreement. […]
Raphoe pupil wins national carbon monoxide safety competition
SIXTH class pupil Fearne Quinn from St Eunan’s National School, Raphoe, has won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes. Gas Networks Ireland, in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), called for entries to a carbon monoxide safety poster competition from pupils […]
‘Colour is key’ in new song by Lurgybrack NS songwriters
By Paul McElwee A new song and music video created by the children of Lurgybrack NS song writing club, which celebrates uniqueness and the power of togetherness, was be released yesterday as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 initiative. Entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’ the song is the brainchild of teacher Bri Carr, 6th class student Matthew […]
Walk on the wild side of Inch Island this June
NATURE lovers are invited to find out more about the rich and fascinating ecosystem of Inch Wildfowl Reserve at a special event taking place on Saturday, June 7. Participants can enjoy a range of outdoor activities led by nature experts and Biodiversity Officers from Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council through […]
Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Inch Island today
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Inch Island later this morning. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny […]
Weather: Dry and bright today with sunny spells
MANY areas will be dry and bright at first today, with sunny spells and scattered showers. Increasingly cloudy this afternoon with showers becoming more widespread, and some turning heavy. Highest temperatures of 12 to 17 degrees, in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, June 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh Pedro Serrinha, Milford Advertisement Kyle Robert Scanlon, Ballybofey Julie Devenney (née McCormick), Convoy and Glenties Nancy Russell (née Black), Letterkenny May Bradley, Castlefin Patrick (Paddy) Friel, Gaoth Dobhair Michael Duffy, Carrigart Phelim Doherty (Big John), Malin Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick Susan […]
Rosses Men’s Shed return restored historic currach
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of the Rosses Men’s Shed have returned a historic currach to Ionad Teampaill Chróine in Dungloe following a full restoration. The currach was originally donated to the community by Dr Declan Bonar when he retired from his GP practice in the town several years ago. Since then, it has hung proudly […]