Poor road markings leading to driving test failures – claim
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by Chris Ashmore DRIVING instructors are coming across cases where their clients are failing their driving tests because of poor road markings, it was claimed at the July meeting of Donegal County Council. And there are now also growing concerns that the lack of proper road lining and road markings is now a safety issue that should […]


Letterkenny mourns loss of Noelle Crumlish


THERE is deep sorrow in the local community following the death of beloved Letterkenny woman, Noelle Crumlish. Ms Crumlish, of New York, and formerly of 64 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, sadly passed away earlier this week. Her remains are reposing at a funeral home in Glendale, Queens, with cremation to take place later today. Advertisement Born on […]


Tributes to Judge Cunningham who leaves Letterkenny for new post
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by Paddy Walsh TRIBUTES have poured in from all quarters for Letterkenny Judge Eiteain Cunningham as she heard her final case at Letterkenny District Court this week in preparation for a challenge on the bench. Judge Cunningham is leaving Letterkenny to take a seat on the District 2 bench which encompasses Sligo, Leitrim, and court […]


Librarian Gavin Burke fondly remembered as ‘one in a million’


LETTERKENNY librarian Gavin Burke was fondly remembered as ‘one in a million’ during his requiem Mass on Tuesday. Mr Burke, of Moneygreggan, Newtowncunningham, passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 19. As hundreds gathered to pay their final respects […]


Weather: Mostly dry day with mix of cloud and sunny spells 


TODAY will be mostly dry with areas of cloud and some sunny spells. A few showers may develop during the day but they will be few and far between. Towards evening, it will become overcast. Advertisement Maximum temperatures of 18 to 20 degrees. Tonight, there will be patchy rain along with areas of mist and […]


Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, July 24


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James (Jim) McConnellogue, Muff Bridie Porter (née Connaghan), Bridgend Advertisement James (Séamus) McLoone, Galway and Glenties Charles McGee, Stranorlar Morgan Downey, Limerick and Ballyshannon Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town James (Jim) McConnellogue, Muff The death has taken place of James (Jim) McConnellogue, Knowhead Road, Muff, F93T6Y6 on Tuesday, […]


Weather: Largely cloudy day with a few showers 


TODAY will start off largely cloudy with a few showers in the morning. Sunny spells will develop later this afternoon as showers clear. Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees with a light to moderate north-westerly breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with variable cloud. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in a light […]


Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, July 23


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Noelle Crumlish, New York and Letterkenny Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town Advertisement Mary Gallinagh, Ballybofey Roy Bell, St Johnston Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point Phelim McGill, Carrick Radine Hamilton, Ballintra Noelle Crumlish, New York and Letterkenny The death has occurred of Noelle Crumlish, New York, and formerly of 64 […]


Waterworld reopens following €2 million upgrade


FOLLOWING a €2 million upgrade Waterworld in Bundoran has reopened their doors. Works began officially at one of Donegal’s most popular tourist attractions once the 2024 season closed in September and have been ongoing across the winter months. Waterworld has had extensive works done including the addition of a new entrance hall, refurbishment of the changing village […]


Exciting collaboration comes to Ramelton for Earagail Arts Festival


AN exciting collaboration between a Scottish DJProducerSound Designer and poet is coming to to Ramelton. Earagail Arts Festival, in association with the Regional Cultural Centre, presents Lord Of The Isles & Ellen Renton in The Blue Goat for a very intimate performance on Saturday, July 26 at 8pm. Lord Of The Isles (LOTI), the Edinburgh DJ, producer, […]