By Dionne Meehan VERY Rev Dean Austin Laverty has been remembered for his extraordinary faithful and faith filled service to the Diocese of Raphoe. Dean Laverty, former president of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny, and former parish priest of Ardara, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 15. Advertisement Requiem Mass took place on Tuesday in the […]
Creeslough families to challenge planning permission decision
FAMILIES affected by the Creeslough tragedy are preparing to contest Donegal County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the site of the explosion. The owners of the site, which has been cordoned off since the tragedy which claimed 10 lives on October 7, 2022 as investigations continue into the exact cause […]
Cancer advocate warns LUH must be upgraded
By Róise Collins A DONEGAL cancer advocate has warned Letterkenny University Hospital must be upgraded in the wake of a damning report, revealing that Ireland has the second-highest rate of new diagnoses in the European Union. LUH is currently a Model 3 hospital, but Betty Holmes insists it must be advanced to a Model 4 […]
Weather: Damp and blustery start to the day
THERE will be a damp and blustery start this morning. Sunny spells and scattered showers will quickly follow for the remainder of the morning and through the afternoon. The showers will become less frequent by evening with mostly dry weather expected by then. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in fresh and gusty […]
Planning granted to redevelop site of Creeslough tragedy
PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a new filling station and shop on the site of the Creeslough explosion where 10 people lost their lives in 2022. Donegal County Council made the decision yesterday despite dozens of objections from bereaved families criticising the plans. The application is for the demolition of the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, February 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: George Gallagher, Inver Cathal Molloy, Glenties Advertisement Stephanie Greene, Ballyshannon Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny Joseph (Josie victor) Boyle, Portnoo Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely and Leicester George Gallagher, Inver The death has occurred of George Gallagher, Fanaghan, Inver. Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his […]
Weather: Today will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain
Today will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain at first. Rain will clear northwards through the morning with sunny spells developing. However, thicker cloud and showery outbreaks of rain will develop in the afternoon accompanied by fresh and gusty winds. Advertisement Highs of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, there will be showery outbreaks of rain […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, February 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patrick (Pat) McGovern, Bundoran Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny Advertisement Joseph (Josie victor) Boyle, Portnoo Lucy McCafferty, Stranorlar Maureen Quinn (née Connolly), Raphoe Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely and Leicester Patrick (Pat) McGovern, Bundoran The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) McGovern, Finnerville, Bundoran and formerly Glangevlin, Cavan. Mr […]
Eamon Mahon to steer Lough Swilly RNLI into 2025
FOLLOWING the recent departure of Coxswain George O’Hagan after 36 years of dedicated service at Lough Swilly RNLI, his yellow wellies have now been filled by Eamonn Mahon. A volunteer with Lough Swilly for over 30 years, Eamonn brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Throughout his time at the station, he has participated […]
Weather: Damp and misty morning with patchy rain and drizzle
TODAY will start off damp and misty with some patchy rain and drizzle. Clearing by mid-afternoon, there will be a chance of some hazy sunny spells developing. Winds will be mostly moderate to fresh and gusty, but strong at times near coasts. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Tonight will be rather cloudy […]