The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Maureen Shanahan, Letterkenny Paddy Joe Coyle, Raphoe Advertisement Rosemary Boyd, Carrickfinn Patricia Kane, Ballyshannon Edward Russell, Creeslough Irene Rintoul, Donegal Town, Wicklow and Dublin Leo Raftery, Dublin and Kilcar Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork Maureen Shanahan, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Maureen Shanahan (née Morning), The […]
Cash stolen from business presmises in Rossnowlagh
GARDAÍ are investigating a burglary at a business premises in Rossnowlagh after entry was gained and a sum of cash was stolen. The incident took place in the area of Coolmore, Rossnowlagh in the early hours of Sunday, July 6 between midnight and 6am. A garda spokesperson said: “The rear door of the property was […]
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses after fatal Carndonagh collision
GARDAÍ are continuing to appeal for witnesses following last Wednesday’s fatal road collision in Carndonagh. Beloved mother and daughter, Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella tragically lost their lives as a result of the two-vehicle collision which occurred on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh. A garda spokesperson said: “Shortly before 6.30pm, gardaí and […]
Earagail Arts Festival kicks off this weekend
DONEGAL’S premier summer event, Earagail Arts Festival (July 12 to July 26) kicks off this weekend with a host of fantastic events. On Saturday night 12th July the festival will host its opening concert, Macalla 9Ireland & Iraq in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny at 8pm. Blending Middle Eastern and traditional Irish music, Macalla is a […]
Growing demand for English language courses in Donegal
By Chris Ashmore MORE than 1,500 people in Donegal are registered on special courses to assist them in learning the English language. The figures were revealed at this week’s meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Advertisement English classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are administered through Donegal ETB and are held in […]
Positive discussions with Minister on North West rail connectivity
MEMBERS of the North West Regional Development Group (NWRDG) recently met with the Minister of State in the Irish Department of Transport to progress discussions in relation to improving rail connectivity to the North West. The group is a partnership between Derry City and Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council, dedicated to positive cross-border cooperation […]
Documentary following the story of Ardara Distillery to premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh
A DOCUMENTARY on the Ardara Distillery, the home of Sliabh Liag Distillers,will premiere at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. The film tells the moving story of founder James Doherty’s return to Donegal to reclaim a long-lost style of Irish whiskey-making. Still He Waits, a feature-length documentary directed by Paul McGuckin will screen at the Pálás […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy light rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy to begin with patchy light rain and drizzle. Some isolated bright spells will develop by afternoon or evening. Conditions will be humid with highest temperatures of 17 to 25 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be some patchy drizzle with some clear breaks developing. Mild temperatures not falling below 12 to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, July 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patricia Kane, Ballyshannon Edward Russell, Creeslough Advertisement Irene Rintoul, Donegal Town, Wicklow and Dublin Leo Raftery, Dublin and Kilcar Patricia ‘Patsy’ ‘Pat’ McFadden, Falcarragh Joseph Logue, Letterkenny and Cloghan Rita Condon, Dublin and Donegal Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork Patricia Kane, Ballyshannon The death has occurred of […]
Beloved mother and daughter laid to rest in Carndonagh
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By Dionne Meehan HUNDREDS of mourners came together in a deeply emotional gathering at Sacred Heart Church in Carndonagh today to pay their final respects to a beloved mum and daughter. Natalie and Ella McLaughlin, from Pound Street in Carndonagh, tragically lost their lives in a devastating two-vehicle collision in the town last Wednesday, leaving the […]