RAIN will clear this morning leaving a largely bright and breezy day with scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty west to northwest winds. Tonight, showers will ease with clear spells developing. Advertisement Tonight will be cold with lowest temperatures of -2 to 2 degrees, allowing frost […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, February 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham Patrick Morgan, Creeslough Advertisement Noel Gallagher, Edeninfagh Joseph (Joe) Craig, Donegal Town Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny Rosaleen (Rose) McGonigle, Clonmany Alan Jordan, Inver Gloria Breslin, Derry and Letterkenny Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham The death has occurred of Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham. […]
Weather: Bright and breezy with a mix of sunny spells and showers
TODAY will be bright and breezy with a mix of sunny spells and showers. Some of the showers will turn heavy with the chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be clear spells and isolated showers. However, outbreaks of squally rain will spread from the southwest later, turning […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, February 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny Rosaleen (Rose) McGonigle, Clonmany Advertisement Alan Jordan, Inver Danny Mc Laughlin, Churchill Gloria Breslin, Derry and Letterkenny Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Phil Bán Boyle, Letterkenny and formerly Arranmore Island. Mr Boyle passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving […]
More than 800 cancellations at LUH in first month of 2025
SINN Féin TDs for Donegal, Pearse Doherty and Pádraig MacLochlainn, have expressed concern at a spike in hospital cancellations of planned activity at Letterkenny University Hospital. There were 880 cancellations at LUH in the first month of 2025. Whereas figures released to Sinn Féin show that the total number of cancellations in 2024 has increased significantly on the previous […]
HSE prioritises safety amid rise in attacks at LUH
By Dionne Meehan FOLLOWING the recent rise in attacks at Letterkenny University Hospital, the Health Service Executive has stressed that the safety of staff and service users remains a top priority. Their comments come after local councillor Gerry McMonagle urged the HSE to increase the security quota at the hospital following an increase in attacks on […]
Major developer plans to invest significantly in Donegal
ONE of Ireland’s leading property development firms is seeking sites for development in Donegal as part of its expansion strategy. Fitzpatrick and Heavey Homes currently has 350 homes under construction across Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow and Cork. Backed by a strong balance sheet and a diverse network of funding partners, the firm plans to expand its operations by […]
€2 million for 27 Donegal projects under Community Recognition Fund
TWENTY-seven project groups in Donegal have been allocated a total of almost €2 million under the Community Recognition Fund. The Community Recognition Fund was introduced in 2023 and aims to support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community. The funding is specifically targeted at projects […]
Letterkenny traffic to be discussed at consultation
By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC flow concerns will be to the fore at a public consultation in Letterkenny tomorrow. Residents, the public and other interested parties are being urged to attend the consultation event in The Vestry from 3pm to 7pm to share their views on Donegal County Council’s plans for two proposed developments under the Letterkenny […]
Sadness following the death of Little Blue Hero Danny McLaughlin
THERE is much sadness in Churchill today following the passing of Little Blue Hero Danny McLaughlin, Tirargus, Trentagh, Churchill. Danny, who was just two-years-old, passed away peacefully at his late residence surrounded by his loving family yesterday, Sunday, February 23. Danny was born with an inoperable brain tumour and received constant care from both his […]