By Róise Collins THE third victim of Friday night’s horrific fatal collision in Castlefinn will be laid to rest tomorrow. Samuel Hunter of Murlog, Lifford (formerly of Cranford, Milford) was one of five people involved in the two-vehicle road traffic collision in which two others died. Advertisement Mr Hunter, who was in his 70s, sustained serious […]
Donegal to have its say
THOUSANDS of people in Donegal will cast their ballot in the general election tomorrow. With five seats up for grabs in the tightly contested constituency and 20 keen candidates, much dialogue has been given as to how the votes will go, but there is uncertainty. Polling suggests that Sinn Féin’s TD Pearse Doherty is again […]
Weather: Frosty start to the morning with patches of fog
THERE will be a frosty start to the morning with areas of fog causing some difficult travelling conditions. Cloud will build through the morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle moving in by afternoon. The rain will be accompanied by fresh to strong and gusty winds. Advertisement The rain will turn generally light and patchy […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, November 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Irene Wilson, Tyrone and Convoy Rosemary O’Donnell, Letterkenny Advertisement Sheila Muldoon, Tyrone and Donegal Joe (Josie) McGee, Creeslough Philomena McFadden, Falcarragh and Sligo Tim McCafferty, Fermanagh and Ballyshannon Annette Kelly, Letterkenny Samuel Hunter, Lifford Dolores Devenney, Letterkenny and Laghey Paul McHugh, Convoy Anne Reardon, Clonmany, Tipperary and […]
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located safe and well
A DONEGAL teenager who was reported missing on Thursday, November 21 has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Nicole Doyle (15) after she went missing from Churchill in the early hours of Thursday, November 21. Gardaí later confirmed that she had been located. A garda spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána […]
Weather: Cold and frosty day
THERE will be a cold and frosty start to the day with foggy patches in some areas. Sunny spells will develop during the day but fog may be stubborn to clear in some parts. Highs of just 3 to 7 degrees, but colder where any fog lingers through the day. Advertisement Tonight will be cold […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, November 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paul McHugh, Convoy Anne Reardon, Clonmany, Tipperary and Dublin Advertisement Michael O’Shea, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon Peggy McGinley, Creeslough Hughie McGee, Ballybofey Rose Gallagher, Ardara Eileen Clancy, Donegal and Dublin Bridie Dawson, Donegal/Perrystown/Wexford Phonsie Doherty, Muff Sean Doherty, Killygordon Esther Casey, Strabane and Letterkenny Paddy Harron, Castlefinn […]
NoWDOC to relocate to new premises today
NOWDOC in Letterkenny will relocate to new premises today. The GP treatment centre will move from its current location in Oldtown to Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub, Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, (F92 NP23), from 6pm today, Tuesday, November 26. The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service provides an urgent out of hours GP service to […]
Uisce Éireann repairs major burst in Letterkenny
WATER supply has returned to Uisce Éireann customers in the south of Letterkenny following a significant burst on the network. The leak had resulted in low pressure and disruptions for some customers in Bomany, Newmills, Roughan, Tullygay, Conwal and surrounding areas in recent days. However, complex repairs were completed last night and supply has returned […]
Third person dies following Castlefinn collision
By Dionne Meehan A MAN (70s), who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision that claimed the lives of two others in Donegal on Friday night, has sadly passed away. The man sustained serious injuries when the car he was travelling in collided with a Ford Focus at Liscooley near Castlefinn at around 10pm […]