MIST and fog will clear early this morning leaving a bright day for most. There will be scattered showers today, possibly turning heavy and thundery at times with the slight chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry for most with scattered showers mostly keeping to coastal fringes. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, January 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Anne Doohan, Broomall and Termon Ann Doherty, Clonmany Advertisement Elizabeth (Betty) Hay, Ards, Creeslough Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal William (Bill) Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough Denise Egan-Dore, Limerick and Ardara Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless Liam Roarty, Stranorlar Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Gaoth Dobhair Edward McGettigan, Kilmcrennan John Dorrian, Inver Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon Veronica […]
Donegal bus owner fined after children with special needs transported in defective vehicle
A DONEGAL bus company owner has been fined €1,800 after schoolchildren with special needs were found being transported on a defective vehicle. Letterkenny District Court on Monday heard how gardai had to take three children and a teacher home from school in a patrol car because the vehicle they were being transported in had eight major defects. Stephen McDaid appeared before […]
One hospitalised following Manorcunningham collision
ONE person has been taken to hospital following a two vehicle collision in Manorcunningham this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the N14 at Raymoghy around 9am. A garda spokesperson said: “One person was brought by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Advertisement “No other […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: William (Bill) Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough Denise Egan-Dore, Limerick and Ardara Advertisement Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless Liam Roarty, Stranorlar Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Gaoth Dobhair Edward McGettigan, Kilmcrennan John Dorrian, Inver Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon John Friel, Churchill and formerly Oughterlin, Rathmullan Veronica (Vonnie) O’Hanlon, Letterkenny Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon Angela Flanagan, Ballyshannon Maureen Flynn, Bundoran Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston Davy Murray, Ramelton Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara Vivien Holt, Malin […]
Motorists flouting speed limit on busy road
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By Chris Ashmore CONCERNS that motorists are flouting the speed limit on one of Letterkenny’s busiest roads has prompted fresh calls for urgent safety measures to be put in place. It has emerged that the vast bulk of motorists are exceeding the speed limit on the Glencar Road, above McGovern’s junction (close to Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin). Advertisement The […]
Letterkenny to host Burns Night celebrations
LETTERKENNY and District Pipe Band will host their version of Burns Night on Saturday, January 24 in Conwal Parish Hall Letterkenny with doors open from 7pm. They will not have a lavish banquet nor will the whisky be flowing but they will have a lovely stew with neaps and tatties and of course haggis. There’s […]
Mullooly delivers 30,000-name Mercosur petition to von der Leyen
MEP Ciaran Mullooly bluntly challenged the entire European Parliament AGRI Committee yesterday, asking whether it intends to stand by while the Parliament and its agriculture committee are effectively sidestepped in the rush to advance the EU–Mercosur trade deal. Speaking at yesterday’s AGRI Committee meeting, the first of 2026, the Midlands North West MEP asked colleagues […]
Weather: Wet start to the day
THERE will be a wet start to the day with outbreaks of rain gradually clearing this morning. Becoming mostly dry for the rest of the day with spells of sunshine and isolated showers following from the west. Highest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John Coyle, Newtowncunningham Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston Advertisement Lily Harley, Letterkenny Davy Murray, Ramelton Dan McFeely, Clonmany and Carrowmenagh Patsy Henderson, Strabane and Castlefin Patricia Bonner, Convoy and Raphoe Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara Vivien Holt, Malin Bill Meehan, Convoy John Coyle, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred […]