A NEW superintendent has been appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station. Siobhan Mollohan has been promoted to the position of superintendent with responsibility for the Donegal North Community Engagement Functional Area, Donegal Garda Division. Letterkenny Garda Station has been without a superintendent for almost two years following the promotion of Goretti Sheridan to Chief Superintendent for […]
Residents still without clear information as boil water notice enters sixth day in Buncrana
RESIDENTS supplied by the Slavery Water Treatment Plant in Buncrana remain on a boil water notice with no clear information on what contaminated their water supply, despite repeated requests for transparency and reassurance. Local councillor Joy Beard has criticised the ongoing lack of communication from Uisce Éireann, describing the situation as unacceptable and deeply distressing […]
Ardara mourns businessman known for lifelong commitment to community
ARDARA businessman Stephen McCahill is being remembered for his enduring community spirit following his tragic passing yesterday. It is thought Mr McCahill (65) may have been stabbed in an incident at his home in the early hours of yesterday (Monday) morning. A hugely popular and very well-known businessman, Mr McCahill was a former Donegal Person […]
Weather: Sunshine and showers expected today
TODAY there will be outbreaks of rain and drizzle, which will clear through the morning with sunny spells and scattered showers following in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees. Tonight will start off mostly clear and dry apart from a few coastal showers. Advertisement However, cloud will spread through the second half […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Don McCrossan, Carrickmacross and Raphoe Peter McMahon, Ballintra Advertisement Bríd Heffernan, Derrybeg Patricia Gallanagh, Buncrana Timmie O’Toole, Derrybeg William Gallagher, Cloghan Colm Doherty, Moville and Derry Josephine Crumlish, Moville Sean O’Neill, Bundoran and Belfast Patrick J (Pat) McLoone, Letterkenny Cathal Doherty, Carndonagh Maura O’Brien, Lifford Helen (Babs) […]
Cold snap: List of school closures in Donegal, Monday, January 5
SOME schools around Donegal have taken the decision not to open tomorrow as the cold snap continues. The following schools are closed in Donegal tomorrow: Cara Children’s Centre, Letterkenny Advertisement Learn ‘n’ Play Preschool, Letterkenny Murlog National School, Lifford St Mary’s National School, Castlefin Kerrykeel National School Ray National School, Manorcunningham Crana College, Buncrana […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday evening, January 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Josephine Crumlish, Moville Sean O’Neill, Bundoran and Belfast Advertisement Patrick J (Pat) McLoone, Letterkenny Cathal Doherty, Carndonagh Maura O’Brien, Lifford Helen (Babs) Flannery, Cork and Buncrana Mary Brogan, Killybegs James (Jim) Melly, Meath and Ballyshannon Bridie Devlin, Coventry and Clonmany Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon Josephine Crumlish, Moville The […]
Gardaí in Glenties receive new patrol car after decade long wait
GARDAÍ in Glenties have received a new patrol car for the first time in more than ten years. Last night, local councillor Brian Carr had the opportunity to view the new vehicle when he met garda Ciaran Cassidy, who was on duty in the town. The new garda car is a fully electric, brand-new Škoda […]
New payments will help thousands of Donegal families – McConalogue
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says the new social protection increases that came into effect on Thursday will provide meaningful support to vulnerable households across Donegal. Commenting on the announcement by the Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, that over €1 billion in new social protection measures are being introduced, the Minister of State […]
Weather: Cold today with scattered wintry showers
TODAY will be cold with frost, ice and fog or freezing fog patches slow to clear. There’ll be sunny spells and scattered wintry showers with some further snow accumulations. Highest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be very cold with frost and icy stretches. Scattered wintry showers will continue, leading to some […]