The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Cecilia McGonagle, Moville Eunice Toland, Clonmany Advertisement Seamus Gillespie, Bruckless Bridie Doherty, Glenties Joe Hannigan, Killygordon Patrick McCabe, Glenties Mary McMahon, Muff Cecilia McGonagle, Moville The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Cecilia McGonagle (née Craig), formerly of Ballynally, Moville. Much loved mother […]
Donegal filmmaker celebrates successful book launch
DONEGAL based filmmaker and author Ciarán McCann is celebrating the successful launch of his debut sci-fi fantasy novel, Ravage: A Psycho Hunter Novel, which took place this past Friday, March 21, at the Bridge Inn, Dungloe. The event saw an enthusiastic turnout of fans, friends, and literary enthusiasts, all eager to support McCann’s transition from […]
Donegal house prices increase by 5 per cent since January
THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Donegal has risen by 5.6 per cent to €190,000 in the last three months, according to the latest Real Estate Alliance survey. Prices have increased by 17 per cent since last March, and homes are selling in an average of four weeks, the Q1 REA […]
Oakfield Park prepares for a new food festival
Oakfield Park is gearing up for a weekend of delicious food, exceptional craft and live entertainment, as they prepare for the Donegal Festival of Food and Craft which takes place in May. The two-day event, set in The Paddock of the Upper Gardens extending down to the Allée in the Lower Gardens of Oakfield Park, […]
Celebrating the legacy of Martin McGuinness on his eighth anniversary
by Louise Doyle THE North’s first minister shared her personal and political journey with Martin McGuinness at a special event on the eve of the eighth anniversary of his death. The emotive conversation between Michelle O’Neill and human rights activist Andrée Murphy was held in the Ebrington Hotel in the Bogside man’s beloved home city of […]
Extended respite services at Letterkenny facility ‘not enough to tackle shortages’
By Róise Collins RESPITE services at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny are to be extended, this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West has heard. Following the successful recruitment of additional staff, the facility will soon be able to operate seven nights per week. Advertisement The Letterkenny facility is one of four centres in […]
Man (70s) dies following Carrigart collision
By Dionne Meehan A MAN, aged in his 70s, has died following a single vehicle road collision in Carrigart. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident, involving a van, at approximately 1pm today. Advertisement The male driver of the van was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to […]
Cranford to Carrigart road closed following collision
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic incident on the R245 at Carrigart. The road is closed with local diversions in place. Advertisement There is no further information available at this time.
Additional consultant appointed to tackle respiratory waiting lists
By Róise Collins AN additional consultant has been appointed to the respiratory team at Letterkenny University Hospital to help tackle lengthy waiting lists. The third permanent consultant has been added to the team as part of a number of initiatives introduced by the HSE to reduce waiting times for respiratory appointments in the county. Advertisement The […]
The Way We Were
Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1975 DONEGAL TO BENEFIT FROM DISADVANTAGED AREAS SCHEME Advertisement THERE was good news for Donegal farmers with the announcement of the EEC’s Disadvantaged Areas […]