The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret Martin, Glenvar Sally McGrory, Rathmullan Advertisement Joe McGrath, Burt Sandra Scanlon, Dublin and Convoy Marie Halpin, Dublin and Malin Head PJ Murray, Killygordon Jim Martin, Laghey Josephine (Josie) Chambers, Ballybofey and Lifford Kathleen Breslin, Ardara Annie Curran, St Johnston Bernard Conaghan, Killybegs Beryl Doherty, Malin Head […]
ATU students raise €720 for Mary’s Meals
STUDENTS at Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Killybegs Campus raised €720 for Mary’s Meals by delivering a fundraising lunch last Wednesday. Mary’s Meals delivers school feeding programmes in some of the world’s most disadvantaged communities. The funds raised will provide daily school meals for 33 children for a full academic year, supporting both nutrition and access to education. The fundraiser formed part […]
Weather: Sunny spells to develop this afternoon
SCATTERED showers will become more isolated through the afternoon, with widespread sunny spells developing. Moderate westerly winds will veer northerly with highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees, though turning much cooler by evening. Tonight will be cold and generally dry and clear with isolated showers. Advertisement Showers may turn wintry on high ground. Widespread […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, February 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: PJ Murray, Killygordon Jim Martin, Laghey Advertisement Josephine (Josie) Chambers, Ballybofey and Lifford Kathleen Breslin, Ardara Annie Curran, St Johnston Bernard Conaghan, Killybegs Beryl Doherty, Malin Head Paddy Doherty, Gleneely Eamonn Doohan, Gortahork Edward (Eddie) Lynch, Linsfort, Buncrana William Gibson, Gleneely Jean Melly, Ardara Susan McGrath, Pettigo Margaret Gillespie, Kilcar and Mayo PJ Murray, Killygordon The death has occurred at his late residence of PJ Murray, […]
The Way We Were
Saoirse Gallagher, Ava Maguire and Éabha Campbell delve into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com February 7, 1976 Advertisement DOUBTS REMAIN ON GAOTH DOBHAIR AIRSTRIP The future of Gaoth Dobhair’s much-needed airstrip is still uncertain. After many […]
A treasure trove of artefacts added to railway museum collection
DONEGAL Railway Heritage Museum have purchased a treasure trove of historic railway artefacts at auction, among them rarities relating to the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway that operated in Northern Donegal until 1953. The artefacts were purchased at a ‘Railwayana’ auction of items belonging to Lord Raymond O’Neill last November. O’Neill is a committed enthusiast […]
Concern raised over 17 vacant social houses in Milford
A DONEGAL County Councillor has raised concern over the ongoing vacancy of 17 houses in Milford which were originally built for social housing. In Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District, Cllr Declan Meehan outlined that Milford is under significant housing pressure with 31 families in the town on the social housing waiting list. […]
The Third Degree: A fascination with wolves, and a love of baking bread
The Third Degree, with Paul Bradley. Hi Ann, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I grew up on a dairy farm between Raphoe and St. Johnston. When I was 19 I moved to Dublin to do a Degree in Fine Art at the National College of […]
Donegal students receive prestigious scholarship
SIX North West Regional College (NWRC) students from Donegal have received a prestigious SSE Renewables Scholarship to support them in their studies. Journalism student Jonathan Magee from Stranorlar, Journalism student Jason LeMasurier from Buncrana, Media student Noel Cavanagh from Greencastle, Graphic design students Joseph Burnett from Fahan, and Shane McLaughlin from Redcastle, and Engineering student […]
Gardaí warn of parking restrictions ahead of Donegal game this weekend
PEOPLE attending this weekend’s Donegal v Mayo game at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny are being advised of parking restrictions. The Allianz National Football League (Round 3) Donegal v Mayo game will take place on Sunday. Throw in is at 1.45pm. Parking at O’ Donnell Park will be limited to those attending with relevant passes. The […]