The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Noelle Crumlish, New York and Letterkenny Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town Advertisement Mary Gallinagh, Ballybofey Roy Bell, St Johnston Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point Phelim McGill, Carrick Radine Hamilton, Ballintra Noelle Crumlish, New York and Letterkenny The death has occurred of Noelle Crumlish, New York, and formerly of 64 […]
Waterworld reopens following €2 million upgrade
FOLLOWING a €2 million upgrade Waterworld in Bundoran has reopened their doors. Works began officially at one of Donegal’s most popular tourist attractions once the 2024 season closed in September and have been ongoing across the winter months. Waterworld has had extensive works done including the addition of a new entrance hall, refurbishment of the changing village […]
Exciting collaboration comes to Ramelton for Earagail Arts Festival
AN exciting collaboration between a Scottish DJProducerSound Designer and poet is coming to to Ramelton. Earagail Arts Festival, in association with the Regional Cultural Centre, presents Lord Of The Isles & Ellen Renton in The Blue Goat for a very intimate performance on Saturday, July 26 at 8pm. Lord Of The Isles (LOTI), the Edinburgh DJ, producer, […]
Weather: Dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be a dry day for most with isolated showers. There will be a fair amount of cloud around, though some bright or sunny spells will develop at times too. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with a light to moderate west to northwest breeze. Advertisement Tonight, showers will continue to become more […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, July 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Edward (Eddie) Doherty, Crossroads Mary Gallinagh, Ballybofey Advertisement Roy Bell, St Johnston Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point Hugh J Holmes, Redcastle and Manor Gavin Burke, Newtowncunningham Phelim McGill, Carrick Radine Hamilton, Ballintra Condy Campbell, Glenties Edward (Eddie) Doherty, Crossroads The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University […]
Donegal artist invited to Anfield to present tribute to Liverpool star
By Róise Collins A DONEGAL artist says he is thrilled to be heading to Anfield tomorrow to present two handcrafted copper pieces to the current Premier League champions. Gaoth Dobhair man Neil Ferry and his 17 year old daughter Aoife, both lifelong Liverpool fans, say the invitation is “a dream come true.” Advertisement Neil created two […]
Donegal patients struggling to access cross-border healthcare scheme – Deputy Ward
A DONEGAL TD has highlighted issues with the Cross-Border Directive Scheme for Donegal constituents availing of dental treatments. Deputy Charles Ward said that many children in Donegal are forced to go across the border to access essential dental treatment. “This is not for cosmetic procedures, Minister, but for essential treatments, and many families are not […]
Car owners urged to step up security
GARDAÍ are calling on all car owners to step up security measures in the wake of two break-ins last weekend. A car had been parked in the car park at Dunree beach on Saturday, July 12 between 4.15pm and 7pm. When the owner returned she discovered that the front passenger window had been smashed. Advertisement […]
Green light for Milford nursing home extension
by Louise Doyle A NURSING home in Milford has been given the green light for a two-storey extension. Proposals were lodged with Donegal County Council in December 2024 by applicant Philip O’Donnell on behalf of Áras Uí Dhomhnaill for the extension to provide an additional 25 en-suite bedrooms with ancillary spaces. Advertisement The proposed plans further […]
Attacks on Letterkenny University Hospital nurses revealed
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said ensuring the safety of employees is their top priority, as we can reveal there were 175 reported attacks on nurses at Letterkenny University Hospital in under three years. Figures released to this newspaper through a request under the Freedom of Information Act show that as of July 15 this year, there […]