By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor will once again press for enhanced safety measures at an accident blackspot in Gaoth Dobhair during tomorrow’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District. It comes after a second motorist was involved in a collision at Knockastrollar, An Bun Beag last week, just days after another was hospitalised after her […]
Weather: Bright and crisp start to the day
THERE will be a bright and crisp start to the day with sunny spells. Scattered showers will continue to move in from the west and become more widespread through the morning, turning heavy at times with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will feel fresher with highs of 14 to 16 degrees, increasing fresh […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, September 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Marian Murrin, Bruckless Bridie Gallagher, Stranorlar Advertisement Kathleen O’Brien, Crossroads Maria Doherty, Derrybeg Noel Catterson, Castlefin Richard Butler, Wexford, London, Culdaff Fran McGaharon, Quigley’s Point Marian Fagan, Ballyliffin Marian Murrin, Bruckless The death has occurred of Marian Murrin (née Cannon), Loughmult, Bruckless, surrounded by her loving family, […]
The way we were
Aoife Doherty 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, August 30, 1975 Advertisement 40,000 expected for All-Ireland Fleadh at Buncrana OVER 40,000 people will make their way to Buncrana this weekend to take part in […]
Activists gather in Ramelton to support launch of humanitarian flotilla to Gaza
By Róise Collins LOCAL activists gathered on the banks of the Lennon River last Sunday afternoon to launch a fleet of paper boats as an act of support of the humanitarian flotilla which set sail from Barcelona to Gaza on the same day. The solidarity event held on Ramelton Quay was organised by local members […]
Woodlands 5k fun run and walk on Thursday
By Mia Regan THE Woodlands National School Parents Association are happy to announce the return of the popular 5k Run and 2.5k Fun Walk, on Thursday, September 11 at 6.30pm. The event is open to everyone in the community, with something for all who wish to participate, ranging from a 5k run for the competitive runners, […]
Tyrone protest sign advises people to contact gardaí
by Louise Doyle THE placing of a sign at a protest camp against controversial plans for a gold mine in Tyrone informing people to contact gardaí rather than the PSNI has sparked confusion. The Donegal News understands the sign and the fencing it was attached to were from this jurisdiction, and were placed in the area by Dalradian, who were interrupted by protesters before […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with mix of cloud and hazy sunshine
TODAY will be mostly dry with a mix of cloud and hazy sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Tonight will be largely dry under broken cloud. Advertisement Later on, isolated showers will present. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, September 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridget Pat McClafferty, Falcarragh John Stack, Clonmany and Dublin Advertisement Teresa McGarvey, Creeslough John McDyre, Glenties May Byrne, Mountcharles Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point Bridget Pat McClafferty, Falcarragh The death has occurred of Bridget Pat McClafferty (née Duggan), Carrowcannon, Falcarragh. Ms McClafferty passed […]
Anger as council chops down ancient oak tree
By Róise Collins DONEGAL County Council has felled a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite local residents’ desperate pleas. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, was removed late on Tuesday night to make way for a new cycle path, which is part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project. Advertisement […]