PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a new filling station and shop on the site of the Creeslough explosion where 10 people lost their lives in 2022. Donegal County Council made the decision yesterday despite dozens of objections from bereaved families criticising the plans. The application is for the demolition of the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, February 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: George Gallagher, Inver Cathal Molloy, Glenties Advertisement Stephanie Greene, Ballyshannon Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny Joseph (Josie victor) Boyle, Portnoo Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely and Leicester George Gallagher, Inver The death has occurred of George Gallagher, Fanaghan, Inver. Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his […]
Weather: Today will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain
Today will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain at first. Rain will clear northwards through the morning with sunny spells developing. However, thicker cloud and showery outbreaks of rain will develop in the afternoon accompanied by fresh and gusty winds. Advertisement Highs of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, there will be showery outbreaks of rain […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, February 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patrick (Pat) McGovern, Bundoran Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny Advertisement Joseph (Josie victor) Boyle, Portnoo Lucy McCafferty, Stranorlar Maureen Quinn (née Connolly), Raphoe Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely and Leicester Patrick (Pat) McGovern, Bundoran The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) McGovern, Finnerville, Bundoran and formerly Glangevlin, Cavan. Mr […]
Eamon Mahon to steer Lough Swilly RNLI into 2025
FOLLOWING the recent departure of Coxswain George O’Hagan after 36 years of dedicated service at Lough Swilly RNLI, his yellow wellies have now been filled by Eamonn Mahon. A volunteer with Lough Swilly for over 30 years, Eamonn brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Throughout his time at the station, he has participated […]
Weather: Damp and misty morning with patchy rain and drizzle
TODAY will start off damp and misty with some patchy rain and drizzle. Clearing by mid-afternoon, there will be a chance of some hazy sunny spells developing. Winds will be mostly moderate to fresh and gusty, but strong at times near coasts. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Tonight will be rather cloudy […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, February 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patrick (Pat) McGovern, Bundoran Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny Advertisement Joseph (Josie victor) Boyle, Portnoo Lucy McCafferty, Stranorlar Victor Beattie, Raphoe Dean Austin Laverty, Ardara Connie McGlynn, Cloghan Marie O’Dowd (née Gordon), Gweedore and Sligo Town Maureen Quinn (née Connolly), Raphoe Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely and Leicester Hugh […]
Consultation tomorrow on future use of Letterkenny’s former Courthouse
DONEGAL County Council is inviting the public to help shape the next stage in the plans for the reuse of the old Courthouse in Letterkenny by coming along to a drop-in public consultation event on Tuesday, February 18. With the support of €199,969 in THRIVE funding by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly through the […]
Trial over killing of Private Seán Rooney postponed to September
THE trial of those indicted of killing a Newtowncunningham peacekeeper, who was shot dead while on duties in southern Lebanon, has been postponed again – this time until 17 September. Private Seán Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. Pte Rooney, from the 121 […]
Donegal ETB to host Further Education and Training Fair
THE Donegal ETB’s Further Education and Training Fair will be held in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4 and 5, demonstrating their various options around the county for further education and training. There will be a panel discussion on Tuesday between 7-9pm, targeting school leavers, their parents/guardians and school […]