LETTERKENNY woman Frances Gallagher has been remembered for leading a life devoted to companionship, friendship and family at her requiem Mass. Ms Gallagher, of 8 Gaeltex Drive, Oldtown, passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, December 31. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Friday. Advertisement Growing up, Ms Gallagher […]
Decision due tomorrow on proposed housing development
Premium
A DECISION is expected tomorrow on whether a proposed housing development in Letterkenny, which has drawn objections from residents, will be given the green light. Applicant Letterkenny Rosemount Homes Limited lodged plans with Donegal County Council on November 6, 2025. Planning permission is being sought for a period of ten years for the development, consisting […]
Sixteen arrests in a fortnight for driving under the influence
SIXTEEN arrests were made in the last fortnight in Donegal for drinkdrug driving offences. Nine arrests were made in relation to suspected drink driving offences, while seven arrests were in connection with drug driving offences in Donegal. All arrests occurred since December 23. The arrests were made during An Garda Síochána’s dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout the festive […]
Donegal mourns ‘Mr Ardara’
Premium
DONEGAL is in mourning as the county prepares to say farewell to one of its most loved residents, Stephen McCahill. Mr McCahill (66), affectionately known as ‘Mr Ardara’, who was a much loved father of two and popular publican, was murdered in the early hours of Monday morning, devastating his family, friends and the wider communities. […]
MEP Nina Carberry appointed to leading CAP role
MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP 2028–34) for the European Parliament’s largest political group on the Budget Committee. In her new role, Carberry will draft the Parliament’s budget position on the next CAP, which remains the single largest component of the nearly €2 trillion EU […]
Weather: Mostly dry with bright spells and isolated showers
TODAY will be largely dry with some bright spells and just a few showers. Afternoon highs of 2 to 5 degrees with light variable winds becoming light to moderate northerly in the afternoon. Tonight, there will be a mix of cloud and clear spells with scattered wintry showers, mainly near coasts. Advertisement Frost and ice […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Moira Whoriskey (née Gallagher), Derrybeg Kathleen Rodgers (née McGee), Gweedore Advertisement Áilbhe Hines, Letterkenny Sean O’Kane, Manorcunningham Mary Conlon (née McNamee), Ballyshannon Jim Kenny, Donegal Town Declan McColgan, Dublin and Inishowen Stephen McCahill, Ardara Peter McMahon, Ballintra Seamus O’Malley, Glenties Don McCrossan, Carrickmacross and Raphoe Bríd Heffernan, […]
Uisce Éireann working to lift Boil Water Notice on Buncrana Public Water Supply
UISCE Éireann is continuing efforts to lift the Boil Water Notice in place for customers on the Buncrana (Slavery) Public Water Supply. Following mechanical issues encountered at Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant, the notice was issued on Friday, January 2, to protect the health of customers on the supply, in consultation with the HSE. Uisce […]
Weather: Cloudy and mostly dry, with occasional light drizzle
TODAY will be cloudy and dry for most, with patchy light rain and drizzle. Generally dry today with clear skies and some sunny spells too. Turning cloudy again through the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle through the evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy to start with […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 7
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Stephen McCahill, Ardara Peter McMahon, Ballintra Advertisement Seamus O’Malley, Glenties Don McCrossan, Carrickmacross and Raphoe Bríd Heffernan, Derrybeg Patricia Gallanagh, Buncrana Timmie O’Toole, Derrybeg William Gallagher, Cloghan Colm Doherty, Moville and Derry Sean O’Neill, Bundoran and Belfast Stephen McCahill, Ardara The tragic death has occurred of Stephen […]