By Paul Bradley Adolescence Netflix It’s early in the year yet, and I haven’t (as I write) watched it all yet, but Netflix’s Adolescence will certainly be up there at the end of the year as one of the most significant and best dramas of the year; the first episode alone might even turn out […]
Ireland’s oldest person has passed away at 109 years old
By Dionne Meehan IRELAND’S oldest person, Castlefinn woman Ruby Druce, has passed away. Advertisement Named as Ireland’s oldest person last August following the death of Galway woman Phyllis Furness, Ms Druce celebrated her 109th birthday on New Year’s Eve. Born and raised in Castlefinn, Ruby came to live in Letterkenny with her niece Margo […]
Six Donegal garda stations without an assigned Garda
A NEW report has found that six garda stations in Donegal are without an assigned Garda. The analysis by the Irish Independent revealed that nationally, the number of small rural stations without an assigned officer increased from nine to 56 last year. The analysis of figures from the Department of Justice also reveals that close to a […]
Weather: Dry and mostly cloudy day
THIS morning will be dry and mostly cloudy. During this afternoon, showers or longer spells of rain will develop. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with mostly light or variable breezes. Fresh to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, March 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Foncie Ward, Creeslough Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Jean Kelly, Castlefinn Noel Smith, Rathmullan Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham Jaqueline Witherow, Convoy Frank Mongan, Barnesmore Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward Donal Feely, Donegal Town Joe McCormack, Donegal Town Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Foncie Ward, […]
Anthony Gallagher remembered as ‘the salt of the earth’ at funeral
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man who tragically lost his life in a collision on St. Patrick’s Day was remembered as “the salt of the earth” during his requiem Mass this morning. Anthony Gallagher and his brother Martin Gallagher were walking home from a night out when they were struck by a vehicle at around […]
Monsignor Gillespie praises community following fatal collision
AMID the sadness that has followed the death of Anthony Gallagher in the St. Patrick’s Day fatal collision in Letterkenny, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie said it was heartening to see the community rally around to support the Gallagher family. Anthony and his brother Martin Gallagher were walking home from a night out when they were struck […]
Funeral of popular Gaoth Dobhair barman to take place today
By Tommy Curran MOVING and glowing tributes have been paid to the late Michael Gerard Roarty, Knockastoller, Bunbeg following his sudden and unexpected death which took place on Saturday. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of his loving family and his friends. The hugely popular barman was held in high esteem and […]
A special goodbye: Family member returns to pay his respects following fatal collision
By Dionne Meehan Amid the sadness that has followed the death of Anthony Gallagher in the St. Patrick’s Day fatal collision in Letterkenny, there was a poignant moment this week as the youngest member of the Gallagher family returned to his home town to pay his respects. Given up for adoption as a child, Gerard […]
Ambulance involved in incident on way to fatal collision
It is understood that an ambulance travelling to the scene of the St Patrick’s Day fatal incident was involved in a collision. Gardaí confirmed that they attended the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 at Stranorlar on Monday, March 17. The incident occurred at around 3.15am. There were no reports of […]