TODAY will be dull, wet and rather breezy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle persisting through the day. Temperatures will be cool with highs of 5 to 8 degrees, in a fresh easterly breeze. Tonight will bring scattered outbreaks of rain, heavy in places. Advertisement It will be misty in parts too, with lowest temperatures […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, Killybegs Edna Boyce, Newtowncunningham Advertisement Gerald McFadden, Ramelton Paddy Coll Nora Devlin Margaret Lake Joe McGroarty Isabel Greene Billy Ramsey Frank Gallagher, Dermot (Dermie) Toland, Vera Breslin Raymond Love Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, Killybegs The death has occurred of Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, 78 Emerald Drive, Killybegs formerly of Ballyara, Killybegs. Predeceased by […]
Sadness following the passing of Letterkenny man Joe McDaid
LETTERKENNY man Joe McDaid has been remembered for his cool, calm and collected nature at his requiem Mass on Saturday. Mr McDaid, of 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, February 3. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee on Saturday. Advertisement Mr McDaid […]
Upgrades underway to strengthen Stranorlar’s water supply
UISCE Éireann is beginning important upgrade works in Stranorlar this week that will help reduce bursts, improve water quality, and deliver a more reliable supply for local homes and businesses. Uisce Éireann crews are replacing more than 700 metres of ageing water mains along the N15 from McClays Corner to the Admiran Park junction in Stranorlar. Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Patricia Lowry, explained […]
Weather: Mostly dry today as patches of fog clear
TODAY will be mostly dry with mist and fog patches gradually clearing during the morning. Cloud will increase and outbreaks of rain and drizzle will spread from the south in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, February 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Raymond Love, Ramelton Maura Byrne, Falcarragh and Co Leitrim Advertisement Mary Bridget McDaid, Glengad Gary Foy, Ballybofey Patrick Gallagher, Bunbeg Mary Cassidy, Donegal Town Veronica Bennett, Ardara Dolores Sheridan, Rathmullan Philomena Porter, Mountcharles Brigid McNulty, Donegal Town Bridget (Bridie) Farrell, Mountcharles and Dublin Phil Ward, Arranmore Island […]
Donegal’s Dr Joe Mulholland to be laid to rest today
THE founder and driving force behind the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, will be laid to rest today in Dublin. Dr Mulholland, former Managing Director of RTÉ Television, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and in the kind care of […]
‘Letterkenny is a real kaleidoscope now’
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THE Church of Ireland’s Diocese of Derry and Raphoe held its inaugural service for Racial Justice Sunday in Letterkenny today. The service, which was held in Conwal Parish Church, focused on celebrating diversity under the theme ‘welcoming the stranger’. Rev Adrian Dorrian, who became Rector of Conwal and Gartan last March, said the decision to […]
Donegal singer Seán Feeny releases long-awaited debut album
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DONEGAL singer and songwriter Seán Feeny released his debut album Galactic Tides on Friday, a moment he described as “a long time coming.” Seán first recorded an original song when he was just 19 years old, almost 25 years ago. At the time, music took a back seat to the practicalities of adult life. “I […]