By Dionne Meehan A SAINT Johnston man is preparing to fulfil his late father’s wish by embarking on the Portuguese Camino to raise money for Donegal Hospice. This April, Garret Wilson and his friend Gary Ryan will undertake the gruelling 250km journey in memory of Garret’s father John, who passed away last October. Advertisement In […]
Letterkenny woman tells of her fear as her rapist is due for early release from prison
by Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY woman has told of her turmoil and fear after learning the man jailed for raping her is to be released from prison in April of next year – three years early. Dominique Meehan was brutally attacked by Keith Hearne at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown on July 4, 2015. Advertisement Ms Meehan had […]
Boil Water Notice on Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply lifted
THE Boil Water Notice on the Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply can now resume normal use of the public water supply. The notice was issued on Friday, January 24, due to deterioration in the […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day for Donegal
THIS morning will be cold and crisp with frost slowly clearing, leaving a dry and sunny day. Temperatures will be cool but pleasant with highs of 6 to 8 degrees. Tonight will be cold, dry and clear. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -2 to 1 degrees with widespread frost and a few icy patches.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, February 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mickey Joe McGinley, Cloghan Mary Ward, Ballintra Advertisement Elizabeth (Lily) Thompson, Letterkenny John Pat Kerr, Rathmullan Mary Hegarty, Glencolmcille Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan Paddy Gallagher, Glenties Enya Maria Celia McMurrough, Gortahork Mickey Joe McGinley, Cloghan The death has occurred of Mickey Joe McGinley, Ballinaman, Cloghan. Mr McGinley passed […]
Weather: Largely dry, bright and sunny day
TODAY will be largely dry, bright and sunny with light winds. A little cloud will drift in at times during the afternoon with the odd shower but most places will stay dry. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cold and clear with light winds. Temperatures will fall quickly after sunset […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan Paddy Gallagher, Glenties Advertisement Jim Caulfield, Doochary Enya Maria Celia McMurrough, Gortahork Francie Kelly, Ballybofey Roy Beattie, Castlefinn Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan The death has occurred of Dugald MacFarlane, The Breakwater, Lehardan, Rathmullan. Mr MacFarlane passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry on Friday, January […]
New bus shelters needed in Finn Valley
A FRESH call has been made for the installation of bus shelters around the Finn Valley. Raising the issue, Cllr. Patrick McGowan said that there are “people getting soaked in the rain” waiting at bus stops. “You would think that it is an easy fix to try and get a couple of bus shelters and it […]
Rise in patients treated on trolleys
by Louise Doyle THERE was a 55 per cent increase in the number of people treated in Letterkenny University Hospital without a bed last month compared with January 2006. That’s according to latest Trolley Watch analysis figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Advertisement According to the figures, 320 patients were treated without […]
Donegal Youth Service receives award for LGBTQ+ inclusion
DONEGAL Youth Service in Letterkenny has been bestowed a major award for inclusion. The group was awarded the ‘Belong to LBGTQ+ Youth Ireland’s Rainbow Award at a ceremony at The Clarence Hotel in Dublin on Wednesday last. The youth service was recognised for its work as part of the Rainbow Award initiative which is dedicated […]