The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Allison Thompson, Letterkenny David Samuel Patterson, Raphoe Advertisement Eilis McGrane, Ballintra Muriel Jones, Raphoe Kevin Maguire, Bundoran and Mayo Denis Maloney, Teelin David Patterson, Raphoe Seamus Byrne, Glencolmcille Allison Thompson, Letterkenny The peaceful death took place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday of Allison Thompson, née […]
Donegal Centre for Independent Living launches new campaign
A DONEGAL organisation is leading the way in inclusive employment in Ireland with their awareness campaign. The Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL), in partnership with Donegal County Council, has launched the ‘Put Us To Work’ campaign, a bold public awareness and advocacy initiative calling on employers across Donegal to commit to inclusive hiring and […]
Retailers honoured at XL awards event in Spain
FIVE retailers from Donegal were among a group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in Calpe, Spain. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL Retail brand in Ireland, the XL Retail Awards […]
Mixed views in Letterkenny on who’ll win the race to the Áras
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by Eoghan O’Boyle THE race for the Áras is reaching its final stages, with voting centres opening on Friday and cards being sent to every house in the country. Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and the Independent Catherine Connolly, are well and truly on the last straight. With polls predicting a Connolly victory, it is very […]
Celebrations in Lifford to mark Red Hugh O’Donnell’s birthday
A DAY of celebration will take place in Lifford this weekend to mark the birthday of local Chieftain Red Hugh O’Donnell. On Saturday, October 25, Lifford will come alive with a full day of history, music, and heritage, featuring a packed schedule of events celebrating the town’s local hero. Joining the celebrations are Cllr Paul […]
€22,000 raised by Long March for Gaza
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by Liz Kearney IRISH Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) Inishowen Branch has expressed their thanks for all the generosity shown to their campaign by the public. “A huge thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to the Long March for Gaza,” a spokesperson for the group said. Advertisement “Thanks to the marchers, the support […]
Pat the Cope defends vote on Defective Blocks motion
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by Evelyn Cullen DONEGAL TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has defended his decision to vote with the government in defeating a motion which called on the reform of the controversial Defective Concrete Blocks Redress Scheme. And he has insisted that he is determined to work with affected families to get a better deal. Advertisement The […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and showers today
THERE will be sunny spells and showers today after some early mist and fog patches. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees with mostly light north to northwest winds. Tonight, showers will merge to longer spells of rain. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees. There will be a few mist and fog patches […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, October 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rickard Gallagher, Glenties David Burke, Dunkineely Advertisement Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe Packie Joe McCahill, Lettermacaward John Grant, Buncrana Rickard Gallagher, Glenties The death has occurred of Rickard Gallagher, 12 Dr McCloskey Crescent, Glenties and 4 Stephen’s Place, Belfast. Mr Gallagher passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16. Predeceased […]
Victim Impact Statement sought after pensioner brandished knife
AN 83-year-old man brandished a knife at another man during a dispute over a boat. John Orsi of Ballymagowan, Kerrykeel, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged with a Section 11 Firearms offence. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that on January 31, 2025, at Massmount, Kerrykeel, gardaí took a statement of complaint from a man, who had been […]