The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patricia McGarvey, Ramelton Kathleen McKeague, Letterkenny Advertisement Joseph Chambers, Donegal Town Paddy Deeney, Letterkenny Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon Tony Foy, Raphoe Mary McDaid (née Gallagher), Letterkenny Rita Kane, Carrick and Blackrock, Co Dublin Michael Curran, Loughanure and Falcarragh John Holmes, Ballybofey Rita Kane (née Byrne), Derrybeg Rosie Woods, […]
‘News like this just stops a community in its tracks’
THERE is a deep sense of sadness across the county today following last night’s fatal collision in St Johnston, in which two teenagers lost their lives and another was left seriously injured. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision, between a lorry and a car, on the R236 at around 11.15 pm last night. Two male […]
Two killed in St Johnston collision
TWO teenagers have died and another has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision in St Johnston last night. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision, involving a lorry and a car, around 11.15pm last night, Tuesday. A male passenger of the car, aged in his late teens, was pronounced deceased at the […]
Letterkenny’s John Hegarty remembered for a life filled with love
LETTERKENNY man John Hegarty has been remembered for living a life filled with love, joy and peace at his requiem Mass. Mr Hegarty of Lisnaneese, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully in his 90th year on Saturday, February 21, in the wonderful care of the staff at Donegal Hospice. Requiem Mass took place this morning, Tuesday, in the Church […]
Essential water supply safeguarding works to continue across Donegal this week
UISCE Éireann is advising customers throughout the county that essential reservoir cleaning works are continuing this week. This programme of works is part of Uisce Éireann’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the quality and reliability of the water supply for homes and businesses across Donegal. While bypass systems are in place for most reservoirs to help […]
McConalogue welcomes decision on special needs assistants
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says the decision by government not to make reductions to special needs assistants for the next school year is welcome and the right decision. Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan confirmed on Monday night that there will be no reductions to special […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, February 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dolores Rooney, Rialto, Co Dublin and Ballybofey Rita Kane, Carrick and Blackrock, Co Dublin Advertisement Michael Curran, Loughanure and Falcarragh John Holmes, Ballybofey Nora O’ Donnell, Bunbeg Rita Kane (née Byrne), Derrybeg Brendan Mc Menamin, Bruckless and Ballina, Mayo Eileen Warren, Ballyshannon Kapil Verma, Letterkenny John Hegarty, […]
New data proves people are being fleeced by electricity companies- TD
SINN FÉIN spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said new CSO data shows electricity companies are being allowed to rip people off with sky-high bills even though wholesale electricity prices are down 24 per cent over the last 12 months. The Donegal TD called for a cost of living package to be prepared that includes energy credits. Teachta […]
Major Housing Agency errors exposed as families demand justice
COUNCILLOR Joy Beard has called for urgent action after Appeals Panel findings confirmed that downgrade decisions by the Housing Agency under the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme contained significant legal and factual errors. In one confirmed case, the Appeals Panel did not simply annul the downgrade, it went further and reinstated the homeowner’s original engineer’s recommendation of […]
Donegal artistic director praised by Minister of State McConalogue in Italy
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has praised the work of the Abbey Theatre’s Artistic Director and Carndonagh native, Caitríona McLaughlin. Speaking during his visit to Italy for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy commented: “I was delighted to attend Mirandolina, a new Irish play that has […]