MIST and fog will clear this morning leaving a mostly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells along with a few showers. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Tonight will be dry with clear spells at first but it will turn cloudy. Advertisement Some mist and fog patched will develop. Lowest […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, October 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Barry Breslin, Kilcar – Patsy O’Neill, Letterkenny and Newtowncunningham Advertisement – Monica Long, Ballybofey – Sr Bríd Gallagher, Gweedore – Cathal Dunleavy, Kerrykeel – Ronan O’Reilly, Longford and Dunfanaghy – Mary McLaughlin, Gleneely – Roseann McKinney, Buncrana – Janet Elizabeth Leeper, Manorcunningham and West Midlands, England – Martin Davis, Buncrana – John Wilson, […]
Halloween Fest with ShopLK to bring a great buzz to Letterkenny
THE annual Letterkenny Halloween Fest will take place on the Main Street on Thursday, October 31. The Halloween Fest has delighted children, teens and their families for many years and always delivers a fantastic Halloween buzz to the town. The annual festival is being organised by ShopLK, together with the team at Letterkenny CDP, and this […]
Further night-time roadworks on Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bridge
FURTHER night-time roadworks are set to commence on the Ballybofey/Stranorlar Bridge tonight. The busy Twin Towns bridge will be blocked between today, Monday, October 21 and Saturday, November 9 from 8pm to 7am. The bridge will reopen during day time hours. Advertisement There will be a diversion around Dreenan Bridge Road, Ballybofey and diversion signs […]
Donegal cancer flight exemption welcomed but more clarity sought
by Louise Doyle A CHARITY providing subsidised flights for more than 400 Donegal cancer patients to Dublin for treatment has welcomed the news that flights are to be completely exempt from a passenger cap, but is calling for further clarity. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services offers reduced price flights for those travelling for treatment and works in conjunction with the […]
Carndonagh National School gets approval for extension
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille in Craigtown, Carndonagh has received approval for an extension by the Department of Education. The extension comprises a mainstream classroom what will be provided under the Modular Framework Programme. Welcoming the announcement, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue thanked the Minister for Education, Norma Foley and her team of officials for their help and […]
Weather: Wet day with some sunny spells
TODAY there will be sunny spells and a few showers. This afternoon it will turn cloudier with outbreaks of rain. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, outbreaks of rain will clear and clear spells will follow. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees. Some mist and fog patches may form towards dawn. […]
Storm Ashley bares its teeth
By Diarmaid Doherty STRONG winds and heavy rain battered most parts of Donegal yesterday and homes and businesses were without power as Storm Ashley bared its teeth across the North West from early in the day. There was heavy flooding on many roads and fallen trees and branches across a number of routes ensured that […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, October 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Ronan O’Reilly, Longford and Dunfanaghy – Mary McLaughlin, Gleneely Advertisement – Roseann McKinney, Buncrana – Janet Elizabeth Leeper, Manorcunningham and West Midlands, England – Martin Davis, Buncrana – John Wilson, Fahan and St Johnston – Marina Thompson, Ramelton – Matthew (Matt) Magee, Bundoran and Armagh – […]
Well-known family business based in Convoy changes hands after 65 years
A WELL-KNOWN family business in Convoy has changed ownership after 65 years in business. William Doherty and Sons has been a prominent feature on Convoy’s Main Street since 1959. However, after much reflection and seeing his own family go in different directions, shop owner, Aidan Doherty felt the time was right to hang up his […]