The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernard Ward, Frosses Maureen Ward, Ballyshannon Advertisement Mary Small, Dublin and Ballyshannon Rose Patton, Ballybofey Bríd Nic Giolla Bhríde, Annagry and Artane, Dublin John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille Ellen Keogh, Letterkenny Benny Donaghey, Clonmany Aidan Carrig, Clare and Stranorlar Bernard Ward, Frosses The death has occurred of […]
Fundraising bed push to help support local school girl’s upcoming treatment
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts to assist a young school girl from Donegal, who is getting ready to travel to Holland for a bone marrow transplant, will continue throughout the weekend. On Saturday, May 3, staff from Scoil Mhuire in Creeslough will take part in a fundraising bed push to raise vital funds for their sixth-class student, […]
Councillor demands immediate action over water outages
By Róise Collins RESIDENTS of West Donegal are grappling with yet another round of water outages and a local councillor has expressed his growing frustration over what he says is Uisce Éireann’s lack of communication with those impacted. The Donegal News recently reported that households in Falcarragh and Gortahork had been struggling with severe water […]
Brave Ramelton woman presents local playgroup with impressive €24,900
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON Community Playgroup has been presented with an amazing €24,900, raised through dedicated fundraising efforts to support their upcoming move to a new location. Local woman, Sara Nairn, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, made it her mission to spread awareness while raising vital funds for her community. Advertisement Originally from Woodlands, […]
Day to remember at Mondello for McShea siblings
It was a day to remember for Erin and James McShea as the siblings competed at the first round of the RSA Irish Summer Championships in Mondello Park on Saturday. The Letterkenny teens come from a family steeped in Rallying history from both sides of the family. Their mother, Noreen McDaid has competed as well […]
Letterkenny apartment block given go-ahead despite objections
by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission for an apartment block in Letterkenny appealed to An Bord Pleanála by a number of local businesses owners has been given the green light. The go-ahead for the proposed development of a residential building comprising 28 apartments was given the green light in November last. Advertisement Applicant Gerald McCallion, on […]
Donegal-based priest to appear again before court this morning
A DONEGAL-based priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child will again appear before court this morning. Fr Edward (Eddie) Gallagher (58) is charged that on dates between April 2, 2025, and April 17, 2025, that he attempted sexual communication with a child. He was the curate for the Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick parishes, which include St […]
Policing plan in place for Letterkenny protests
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S top garda has said a policing operation will be in place in Letterkenny on Saturday during an anti-immigration protest and a counter demonstration. Garda Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan, pictured right, yesterday told the Donegal News that gardaí will be ready to respond should any escalations arise during the events. Advertisement The […]
Funeral tomorrow of man who died climbing Errigal
THE funeral of the man who collapsed and died while climbing Errigal Mountain takes place tomorrow. Carl Henderson (48) from Moira in Armagh and formerly of Ingleby Barwick, England, died on Saturday afternoon when he became unwell while trekking Errigal Mountain. Emergency services including the National Ambulance Service, the Coast Guard’s Rescue 118 helicopter and Donegal Mountain Rescue […]
Weather: Cloudy start to the day
THIS morning will be generally cloudy with occasional rain and drizzle along with some mist patches, turning sunnier through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees in mostly light, occasionally moderate, northerly breezes. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees in light, northerly breezes.