A MAN drove away from the scene after knocking over a nine-year-old boy and killing him, Donegal Circuit Court heard this week. Following the collision, which flung the young victim 58 metres away from the point of impact, the accused embarked on a drink and drugs binge. Sergee Kelly will be sentenced at tomorrow’s sitting of […]
Water shortages are taking a toll across west Donegal
By Róise Collins HOUSEHOLDS across west Donegal are grappling with significant challenges due to ongoing water shortages, with some residents and farmers left without access to water for several days. Among those severely impacted is Katie Coyle from Falcarragh. She runs Caring Capall an equine-assisted service for those with additional and emotional needs. Advertisement While most […]
Weather: Warm and dry today with widespread sunshine
AFTER a chilly start to the day, it will be warm and dry with widespread sunshine. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees in light variable breezes. Tonight will be dry and mostly clear. Advertisement Areas of mist and fog will develop overnight. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees in near calm conditions.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, April 10
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Joseph Hetherington, Raphoe Kathleen Stevenson, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary J McNelis, Ballyshannon and Mayo Pearse Gallagher, Donegal Town Seamus McFadden, Falcarragh Bernard Kennedy, Ardara Patrick (Patsy) Doherty, Inver Kathleen Devins, Sligo and Donegal Town Malachy Gallagher, Ballyshannon Joseph Hetherington, Raphoe The peaceful death has taken place at his […]
Weather: Today will be dry and sunny with highs of 19 degrees
TODAY will be dry and sunny once again with any mist clearing early on. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear with a few patches of mist and fog forming. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 1 to 6 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, April 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John Brown, Dungloe Anne Stewart, Belfast and Marble Hill Advertisement Vera May Porter, Convoy Kathleen (Cáitlin) Erskine, Bruckless Kathleen Devins, Sligo and Donegal Town Malachy Gallagher, Ballyshannon John Brown, Dungloe The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Brown, Maghery, Dungloe. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, […]
Donegal students sought for Optum Ireland healthcare scholarships
QUEEN’S University Belfast is looking for local Donegal students to apply for scholarship opportunities to study healthcare and innovative healthcare technologies. The Optum Healthcare Regional Scholarship Programme aims to invest in a 21st-century health workforce and, crucially, promotes diversity in higher education by supporting young people from Donegal from less advantaged and non-traditional backgrounds. The […]
Donegal students encouraged to apply for increased support grants
DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has urged eligible students in the county to apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) now that applications for the 2025/26 academic year are open. Senator Bradley said the significant rise in grant thresholds means more students will now qualify for financial support. “The increase in student maintenance grants are a step […]
Applications open for the 2025 thatch repair grant scheme
Applications have now opened for the Donegal County Councils award-winning Thatch Repair Grant Scheme. Now in its seventh year, the scheme assists the owners and occupiers of historic thatched dwellings and businesses with their maintenance and repair. The scheme allows for small-scale thatch repairs from €500 up to €3,000. Advertisement “Over the past six years, Donegal […]
Donegal island features in new art exhibition showcasing offshore islands
by Evelyn Cullen RATHLIN O’Birne Island, situated two kilometres west of the Malin Beg coastline at the south-west tip of Donegal will feature in a striking new body of work focusing on Ireland’s offshore islands. “Ar an Imeall – On the Edge’ by Kildare based artist Pamela de Brí explores the in-depth story of Ireland’s offshore islands […]