The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James (Jim) Melly, Meath and Ballyshannon Bridie Devlin, Coventry and Clonmany Advertisement Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon Paul Burns, Buncrana Roisin Panting, Carndonagh Mae Wisely, Ballindrait Mary Therese Celine Patton, Convoy Gretta Alcorn, Dunfanaghy Bridie Marley (née Harkin), Cloghan Dorothy Devaney, Fanad James (Jim) Melly, Meath and Ballyshannon The […]
Former county footballer Michael McGinley fondly remembered for faith, family and sport
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FORMER county footballer Michael McGinley was fondly remembered for his devotion to faith, family and sport at his requiem Mass earlier today. The Dunfanaghy native died peacefully at home in Rathfarnham, Co Dublin, in the loving care of his family on Sunday. Best known for his sporting background, Mr McGinley was also the proud father […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday evening, January 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridie Devlin, Coventry and Clonmany Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon Advertisement Paul Burns, Buncrana Roisin Panting, Carndonagh Mae Wisely, Ballindrait Mary Therese Celine Patton, Convoy Gretta Alcorn, Dunfanaghy Bridie Marley (née Harkin), Cloghan Dorothy Devaney, Fanad Bridie Devlin, Coventry and Clonmany The peaceful death has occurred of Bridie Devlin […]
Boil water notice issued for customers supplied by Buncrana Water Treatment Plant
FOLLOWING consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied from the Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant. This notice, which affects customers in Buncrana town and surrounding areas, is being issued due to a mechanical issue at Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant. […]
Yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Donegal. The warning will come into effect tonight at 8pm, and will remain in place until tomorrow, Saturday, January 3 at 11am. Wintry showers are expected, with some snow accumulations possible. Advertisement Drivers are being warned of hazardous travel conditions and poor […]
Anne McGlinchey remembered for her faith and devotion to family
LETTERKENNY woman Anne McGlinchey was remembered for her strong faith and profound love for her family, at her requiem Mass on Friday. Ms McGlinchey, of 7A Beechwood Avenue, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 23. Requiem Mass took place on Friday, December 26 in St Eunan’s Cathedral. Advertisement Speaking at Mass, Chief […]
Weather: Cold and bright today with a chance of snow
TODAY will be cold and bright with sunny spells and scattered showers, some of sleet or possibly snow. Highest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees. Tonight will be cold and frosty, with ice developing under largely clear skies. Advertisement Scattered showers will continue with further falls of sleet or snow. Lowest temperatures of -2 to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, January 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paul Burns, Buncrana Roisin Panting, Carndonagh Advertisement Mae Wisely, Ballindrait Liam O’Hagan, Buncrana Mary Therese Celine Patton, Convoy Gretta Alcorn, Dunfanaghy Bridie Marley (née Harkin), Cloghan Patrick (Packie) McConnellogue, Clonmany Paul Marley, Ballybofey and Ramelton May Logue, Cranford Frances Gallagher, Letterkenny Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy Dorothy […]
Thousands of patients left waiting on trolleys at LUH in 2025
CLOSE TO 6,500 patients were admitted to hospital without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) in 2025, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) TrolleyWatch. Last year, 2,250 patients were left waiting on trolleys in the Emergency Department, while an additional 4,234 patients were without beds in wards across […]