Rain will clear this morning leaving sunny spells and scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Tonight strengthening winds associated with Storm Eowyn will bring heavy, persistent and widespread rain, turning to sleet and snow or a time. Advertisement Through the night winds will continue to strengthen. Impacts will be severe with power […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary B Sweeney, Falcarragh Sr Sheila Skeffington O.P., Dublin and Castlefin Advertisement John Kelly, Stranorlar Susan O’Hanlon, Tipperary and Carrick John McCrossan, Letterkenny Mary B Sweeney, Falcarragh The death has occurred of Mary B Sweeney, Clonbara, Falcarragh. Ms Sweeney passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22. She […]
Raphoe to reap the rewards of Uisce Éireann investment
UISCE Éireann customers in Raphoe can look forward to a more reliable water supply as significant improvement works get underway in the East Donegal town in the coming days. Uisce Éireann has prioritised more than 1km of damaged water mains for replacement at Beltony Road, Raphoe, which will ensure a reduction in disruption from bursts and […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells
MIST and fog will lift from most areas today but may be stubborn to clear from places. It will be mostly dry but there will be a few isolated showers and some sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be rather cold with areas of fog and the chance of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John Kelly, Stranorlar Susan O’Hanlon, Tipperary and Carrick Advertisement John McCrossan, Letterkenny Mary Kelly, London and Killygordon Eileen Campbell, St. Johnston Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare Rose Byrne, Buncrana Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan John Kelly, Stranorlar The death has occurred of John Kelly, Glebe, Stranorlar. Mr […]
Donegal’s Adgy hoping to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2025
DONEGAL born Adgy is the latest act to be announced this week hoping to impress at Eurosong 2025 and represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. He is making a bold return with a fresh sound and a mission to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2025. His new single, Run into the Night, is a […]
Two men arrested following serious assault in Lifford
By Dionne Meehan TWO men have been arrested in Derry following the serious assault of a young Lifford man earlier this week. This comes after two men were seriously injured in a house in Lifford on Monday, January 20. Advertisement One man, aged in his 20s, named locally as Charles Dooher, was airlifted to the Royal […]
Sod turned on new school in Buncrana
THE turning of the sod this morning on the new school at Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana has been heralded as a momentous occasion by Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue. “This new school has been in the pipeline for many years,” Minister McConalogue said. “I am delighted that construction is now underway. Advertisement “It’s great news for […]
Funeral of woman who died following Inishowen collision to take place on Wednesday
By Dionne Meehan THE woman who died following last week’s road traffic collision in Buncrana will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Rose Byrne (80s), of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday after she sustained serious injuries in a collision in her hometown last Tuesday. Advertisement She was one of […]
Lack of garda patrol cars sparks concern
By Dionne Meehan THE lack of garda resources in west Donegal is posing a serious risk to gardaí and the community, a local councillor has said. Major concern has been raised after it has come to light that two garda stations are currently without a patrol car. Advertisement Garda Stations in Milford and Falcarragh do not […]