TODAY will be fresh and breezy with sunny spells and occasional showers. The best of the sunshine is expected in the afternoon and early evening. Maximum temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in brisk northerly winds. Advertisement Tonight will be cold and dry in many areas with clear spells but there is the chance of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, October 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Zeinab Murphy, Ballyshannon -Ron Smith 10 Rossaor Cottages, Ballyliffin, Clonmany Advertisement -Moria Maria Wilson, 9 Caw Park, Limavady Road -John Doherty, Rockfield terrace, Buncrana – Barney McNulty, Creeslough – Hugh McFadden, Ramelton – Bridget Mangan, Dublin and Killybegs – Ann Comerford, Ballybofey and Stranorlar – Rhoda Buchanan (née Hunter) Socker, Trentagh, […]
Searches for missing Ramelton man to recommence this afternoon
SEARCHES will recommence for missing Ramelton man Paul Buchanan later this afternoon. Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from Machaire Gathlán pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening, October 3. A massive sea search has been ongoing since the alarm was […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy and wet day
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of showery rain becoming widespread. This evening, rain will ease leaving a mix of showers and some bright spells. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly cloudy with light showers. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with light to moderate northerly winds. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, October 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Barney McNulty, Creeslough – Hugh McFadden, Ramelton Advertisement – Bridget Mangan, Dublin and Killybegs – Ann Comerford, Ballybofey and Stranorlar – Rhoda Buchanan (née Hunter) Socker, Trentagh, Churchill –John Collins, Moville, Donegal / Garryowen, Limerick –Barney Mc Nulty, 14 St Michael’s Terrace, Creeslough – Anthony Toye, Letterkenny – Susan […]
Strabane murder victim named as Donegal man Kyle McDermott
A YOUNG man who was murdered following an altercation in the Strabane area on Sunday night has been named locally as Kyle McDermott. Mr McDermott (24), from Burt, was assaulted outside his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry. He sustained serious injuries following the attack, including a serious head injury. Advertisement The Police […]
Ardara National School extension approved to tender stage
Scoil Náisiúnta an Bhreacaigh in Ardara has been given permission to proceed to the tender stage with its plans for an extension. The school received the green light to build a special class for children with special education needs, a soft/hard play area, a sensory garden and six parking spaces under the Department of Education’s […]
Lucky escape as car leaves road and enters stream
By Dionne Meehan CONCERNS for the safety of motorists on the N14 have been reiterated after a car left the road and entered a stream in Manorcunningham. The single-vehicle collision occurred at Carrickballydooey on Thursday morning, October 3. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The collision involving a single vehicle occurred on the N14 at approximately 7am when […]
Massive response to fundraiser for family of man killed in Australia
By Dionne Meehan OVER half a million Australian dollars has been raised in just a number of days for the family of a Donegal man who was killed in a workplace accident in Australia. Named locally as Barry ‘Duke’ Breslin, the 35-year-old from Straleel, Kilcar, is believed to have been struck by an excavator while […]
Prayers for Paul as search continues
By Dionne Meehan PARISHIONERS gathered in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton on Saturday to pray for missing local man Paul Buchanan. The Mass was arranged after a kayak was found north of Tory Island on Friday evening. Advertisement Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from […]