A SPECIAL commemoration will take place today near the site of the tragic events of the Owencarrow Viaduct Disaster on the 100th anniversary of the crash that claimed four lives in 1925. The commemoration will be held at a newly cleared viewing area overlooking the famous structure that spans over 400 metres across the Owencarrow […]
Family of woman injured in fire criticise National Ambulance Service
By Dionne Meehan THE family of a woman injured in a house fire in Falcarragh has criticised the National Ambulance Service for refusing to come to her aid hours before Storm Éowyn hit. Tragedy struck for Kathleen Barrett last Thursday night when a fire tore through her home destroying everything in its path. Advertisement Despite the […]
Funeral takes place this morning of young Lifford man killed during Storm Éowyn
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a young man who tragically lost his life in a road collision during Storm Éowyn will be held in Lifford today. Kacper Dudek (20), of Beechwood Park, Lifford, was on his way home from work at Zeus Industrial Products in Letterkenny on Friday morning shortly before 5.30am when a tree […]
Man (60s) dies following work place accident in Ballyshannon
By Dionne Meehan A MAN has died following a work place accident in Ballyshannon. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal work place accident at a premises in Ballyshannon at approximately 1pm, yesterday, Wednesday, January 29. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A male in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells and isolated showers early on. Cloud will gradually increase through the day and outbreaks of rain or drizzle will develop in the evening. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Rain, which will be heavy at times, will clear early on […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Seamus (Jimmy) McHugh, Ballyshannon and Galway James Crossan, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary O Donnell, Kilcar Patrick (Paddy) McGill, Waterford and Lifford Máire Kate Campbell, Glenties Kacper Dudek, Lifford and formerly Poland Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran Seamus (Jimmy) McHugh, Ballyshannon and Galway The […]
N14 at Feddyglass to remain closed for remainder of the week
A SECTION of the N14 between Whitecross and Feddyglass junctions will remain closed for the remainder of the week following Storm Éowyn. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes via Ballindrait to Raphoe and St Johnston to Rosgier. An update on the re-opening of this road will be provided at the weekend.
Weather: Largely dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
ANY mist and fog will clear this morning. It will be largely dry with isolated showers and a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Scattered showers will develop during the evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light to moderate northerly winds. Tonight there will be a mix of clear spells and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary O Donnell, Kilcar Patrick (Paddy) McGill, Waterford and Lifford Advertisement Máire Kate Campbell, Glenties Kacper Dudek, Lifford and formerly Poland Josephine Doherty, Stranorlar Madge Fahy, Donegal Town Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale, Co. Monaghan Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless Karen Connolly, Sligo and […]
N14 at Tullyrap remains closed today
THE N14 at Tullyrap will remain closed today to facilitate a clean up of the area and the removal of fallen trees following Storn Éowyn. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes. An update on the re-opening of this road is expected later today.