LETTERKENNY’S young barbershop stars, the Platinum Dolls, have made their mark on the world stage after a stellar performance at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Midwinter Junior Quartet Contest in San Antonio, Texas last Thursday evening. Representing Ireland with pride, the quartet finished in a remarkable sixth place and earned an ‘Outstanding’ rating, cementing their status […]
Fine Gael resignations in Donegal averted
by Louise Doyle THE appointment of a Donegal councillor to the Seanad averted the resignation of three Fine Gael councillors in the county, we can reveal. Senior sources in the party in Donegal have confirmed to this newspaper that three Fine Gael councillors were considering their position amid disquiet and “rumblings” prior to the nomination […]
Councillor claims road markings around roads of Letterkenny disappearing
Road markings on many roads in Letterkenny have disappeared, a local councillor has claimed. “In the last two years, there have been very few lines put on roads anywhere,” Cllr. Donal Coyle declared at the monthly meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. He said he was aware of a number of road traffic incidents which […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy and dry day
TODAY will be mostly cloudy and mainly dry. Moderate winds will increase fresh to strong and gusty through the afternoon and evening. Cold with highest temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, rain will spread over the region, falling as sleet on high ground. Windy also with fresh to strong, gusty winds. Lowest temperatures […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, February 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Sarah (Sally) O’Reilly, Cavan and Malin Mary Hyland, Donegal Town Advertisement Jim Shields, Crolly Tommy McKinley, Dunfanaghy Bernard (Barney) Mailey, Letterkenny Sarah (Sally) O’Reilly, Cavan and Malin The death has occurred of Sarah (Sally) O’Reilly (née McLaughlin), Carrickmore, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan and formerly Malin, Co Donegal. Ms […]
Fatal collision: Gardaí seek information on vehicles
GARDAÍ are seeking to identify the owners of two vehicles following a fatal collision near Castlefinn in November. On November 22, 2024, a two car collision occurred on the N15 at Liscooley at approximately 10pm. The two male occupants (30s) of one of these cars were fatally injured. Advertisement The male occupant of the second […]
Donegal applicants sought to ‘Adopt a Monument’
COMMUNITY groups in Donegal are being encouraged to apply to the Heritage Council’s ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme. This scheme is all about empowering local communities to become involved in the care and conservation of a much-loved local monument. The ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme offers communities expertise, mentoring and support to help them to care for […]
Weather: Dull day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
TODAY will be dull with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees. This evening will be cloudy with a little patchy light rain and drizzle. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees, with mostly moderate winds.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jim Shields, Crolly Tommy McKinley, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Bernard (Barney) Mailey, Letterkenny Carol Laird, Carrigans Matthew Cutliffe, Buncrana Jimmy Doherty, Killybegs Jim Shields, Crolly The death has occurred of Jim Shields, Meenaleck, Crolly. Mr Shields passed away on Monday, February 10. Predecessed by his parents Joe and Maureen […]
Donegal woman makes history with election to Seanad
A DONEGAL senator has made history twice following her election to the Seanad. Senator Eileen Flynn (Ind) has become the first Traveller to be elected to the Oireachtas. The Ardara-based woman won election to the Administrative Panel in the Seanad election. The mum-of-two first entered the Seanad in 2020 as one of the nominees of Micheál Martin, […]