By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon has surpassed €38,000. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. Advertisement It is thought they, along with a […]
McClafferty elected as Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD
By Róise Collins COUNCILLOR Michael McClafferty was elected Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District during the district’s AGM on Tuesday. He was nominated by Fianna Fáil’s Cllr Anthony Molloy and seconded by Sinn Féin’s Cllr Brian Carr. Cllr Molloy was then elected Leas-Cathaoirleach. Advertisement This marks the second time the Independent councillor has served as […]
Walk in memory of journalist Brian Hutton raises funds for Lough Swilly RNLI
A walk to mark the birthday of the late journalist Brian Hutton is raising funds for the Lough Swilly RNLI. The walk will take place on Saturday, May 17 from the Shore front in Buncrana to Stragill and back. The walk is being organised by family and friends of the Derryman, who died suddenly in […]
Delegates from across the country in Donegal for Fórsa conference
HUNDREDS of delegates have gathered in Letterkenny this week as Fórsa trade union’s divisional conferences get underway at the Mount Errigal Hotel. The conferences for the union’s Health and Welfare Division and the Local Government and Local Services Division began on Wednesday and will run until tomorrow (Friday). Fórsa’s Health and Welfare Division represents over […]
Tributes are paid to businessman Terry Ponsonby who died in Spain
By Dionne Meehan Terry Ponsonby, a well-known businessman from Letterkenny, is being fondly remembered as “one in a million” following his unexpected passing in Spain earlier this week. Best known for owning the popular local take-away ‘The Friars Rest’, Mr Ponsonby was a well-known and much-loved figure in the Cathedral Town and beyond. Advertisement Sharing […]
Weather: Dry, warm and sunny day with highs of 22 degrees
TODAY will be dry, warm and sunny. Highest temperatures of 19 to 22 degrees in a light wind. Tonight will be dry with clear skies. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with light or variable winds.
Emmanuel Familola to be laid to rest in Buncrana on Saturday
Emmanuel Familola, one of the teenagers who passed away following a drowning tragedy off the coast of Buncrana at the weekend, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Mr Familola, of Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana, was rescued from the sea and rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital after he got into difficulty while trying to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Advertisement Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Emmanuel Familola, Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving mother Glory, his brothers Daniel and John, his […]
Communities across Donegal urged to reduce water usage
UISCE Éireann is urging communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve water and reduce usage. The appeal comes as the current prolonged spell of dry weather, coupled with increased demand, is putting significant pressure on water supplies in the county. A Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, remains in place for Milford Regional Public […]
Weather: Another warm and sunny day ahead
TODAY will be warm and sunny with highs of 17 to 22 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 11 degrees with light and variable breezes.