By Dionne Meehan IT felt like any ordinary Sunday night. Martin and Anthony Gallagher left their home at Charlie Daly Terrace to enjoy a night out at a local pub in the lead up to St Patrick’s Day. Advertisement Unaware of the heartbreak that lay ahead, the brothers spent the evening enjoying themselves before deciding […]
Killygordon residents object to major foods operator plans
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by Louise Doyle RESIDENTS of Crossroads in Killygordon have appealed a decision by Donegal County Council to grant retention permission for the change of use of an existing dwelling house to office accommodation for the use of an adjacent major foods operation. In their written appeal to An Bord Pleanála, three residents of the Road, Crossroads, […]
Funeral of Nancy Russell: A legacy of kindness left behind
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By Diarmaid Doherty THE legacy of deep kindness which she left behind was the endearing theme at Saturday morning’s requiem Mass for Nancy Russell (née Black), whose death took place last week. Nancy, of Roughpark in Letterkenny, was a very popular neighbour and friend to many and those who attended Saturday morning’ Mass in the […]
Newly elected Mayor highlights importance of ‘mutual respect’
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By Chris Ashmore THE new Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has spoken of the importance of having “mutual respect” and working as a team to advance projects during his term of office. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan was elected as the new mayor at the council’s annual general meeting which was held in Milford on Tuesday. […]
Murdered Kerry farmer was a long time supporter of Donegal Rally
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By Dionne Meehan MURDERED Kerry farmer Michael Gaine was regular spectator at the Donegal International Rally, the Donegal News has learned. Mr Gaine was a big fan of rallying and a talented rally driver and his love of the sport was celebrated at his funeral last weekend when one of his rally cars led the funeral cortege. […]
‘Lifetime sentence’ for woman’s family as her killer to be released in four years
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by Louise Doyle THE family of a young Donegal woman killed by her partner six years ago have spoken of their ‘lifetime sentence’ as her killer is set for release in four years’ time. Mum-of-two Jasmine McMonagle (27) was found strangled and beaten to death in her home in Killygordon in January 2019. Advertisement Her partner, Richard […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet with possible thunderstorms
TODAY will be cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain along with the risk of some thunderstorms. There is the potential for localised surface flooding. A humid day with maximum temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, there will be plenty of cloud with showers and isolated thunderstorms possible. A humid […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 12
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Martha McConnellogue, Redcastle Mary Blaney, Fanad Advertisement Patrick Joseph (P.J.) McCullagh, Letterkenny and Tyrone Angela Buckley, Newtowncunningham Marie Smyth, Bundoran Hugh Kennedy, Mountcharles Barry Joyce, Buncrana Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh Mary Duffy, Cloghan Martha McConnellogue, Redcastle The sudden death has taken place at Altnagelvin Hospital […]
EXCLUSIVE: Letterkenny man recalls final moments with brother before St Patrick’s Day tragedy
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By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man who survived a devastating road traffic collision that claimed the life of his brother, has recalled the final words they shared moments before tragedy struck. Martin Gallagher, whose brother Anthony was killed just metres away from their home in the early hours of St Patrick’s Day, said he is […]
Weather: Dry and quite cloudy with sunny spells developing later
Today will be humid and dry but quite cloudy at first. Sunny spells will slowly develop this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Early tonight, scattered shower will spread from the south, some turning heavy and thundery. More persistent and heavy rain will develop towards dawn, […]