Weather: Dull and blustery day with outbreaks of rain 


TODAY will be dull and blustery with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, turning more persistent through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be quite mild with highs of 13 to 15 degrees in fresh to strong winds. Tonight, lingering rain will clear early, leaving a generally dry night with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of […]


Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 3


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James Coll, Creeslough James Morgan, Carndonagh Advertisement Sean McGee, Ballintra Mary Alice Molloy, Glenties Barney McMonagle, Letterkenny Joseph McGarvey, Dublin and Gweedore Robert Reid, Killygordon Rev Shiela Johnson, Derrybeg James Coll, Creeslough The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of James Coll, Drimnacarry, Creeslough. House […]


Paddy McMenamin to launch book in Termon this evening


BELFAST native Paddy McMenamin is set to launch his new book ‘Voices from Inside-Hidden Journals of Long Kesh’ this evening in the new GAA centre in Termon. The new book will be launched by historian, author and teacher Dr Joe Kelly. Mr McMenamin’s latest book contains 15 journals which he edited and typed up within […]


Weather: Cloudy and wet day ahead 


TODAY will become cloudy and wet for most, with rain quickly spreading north-eastwards. The rain will clear in most areas by early afternoon, followed by sunny spells and some showers. The rain and showers will be heavy at times with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Advertisement However, cloud will build from the south towards nightfall. […]


Deaths in Donegal, Friday, October 31


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Martin McGuinness, Dublin and Ballyshannon Audrey Gilchrist, Donegal Town Advertisement Eamonn Feeley, Donegal Town Martin Britton, Sligo and Donegal Town Hugh Joseph Doherty, Trentagh Michael Quigley, Donegal Town Margaret Gallagher, Ballyshannon Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and New Jersey, America Martin McGuinness, Dublin and Ballyshannon The death has […]


Weather: Heavy rain to continue today with chance of hail


TODAY will be another breezy day with sunny spells and heavy showers, bringing the chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will feel cool with highs of 9 to 11 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty winds, strong along coasts. Showers will become isolated by evening and the winds will ease. Advertisement Tonight, there […]


Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, October 29


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rose Hill, Malin Kathleen Lafferty, Killygordon Advertisement Hugh Joseph Doherty, Trentagh Michael Quigley, Donegal Town Dolores Hughes, Ballybofey Mairead O’Connell, Downings Mary McCarron, Gleneely Phonsie McDaid, Laghey Margaret Gallagher, Ballyshannon Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and New Jersey, America Rosemary Brennan, Co Wicklow and Letterkenny Sr Sinéad (Sheena) […]


Gardaí issue home security advice as darker evenings return


WITH the darker evenings now setting in, gardaí are reminding the public of the importance of securing homes and keeping them well lit. A garda spokesperson emphasised the need to “lock up and light up” and issued the following advice. “Ensure that your property is well secured at all times,” a garda spokesperson said. Advertisement […]


Arrest after large cocaine and cash seizure in Letterkenny


ONE person has been arrested after a large quantity of cocaine and cash was seized in Letterkenny. This comes after gardaí from the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit carried out searches at a residence in the Letterkenny area on Saturday evening, October 25. A garda spokesperson said: “A large quantity of cocaine and cash were seized. […]