FOUR of Donegal’s Ulster Bank branches will cease to exist from today (Friday). It is a year since the financial giant announced it was commencing a phased withdrawal from the Irish market. Twelve branches closed on Friday with a second wave of shutdowns scheduled for lunchtime today. Among the 13 outlets closing nationally are Ballybofey, Buncrana, […]
Funeral takes place today of Daena Tighe
The funeral takes place today of Daena Tighe. The 21-year-old woman from Buncrana had been reported missing, having last been seen on Friday, January 6, on Cockhill Road in the town at midday. Gardai launched an appeal to help find the young woman, but sadly this search was stood down on Tuesday following the discovery of Daena’s […]
Gardai urge patience over High Road closure
MOTORISTS are being urged to be patient following the closure of a Letterkenny road for six weeks. The High Road closed on Monday and will remain shut for a six-week period. Diversions are in place via New Line Road/ Glencar Road and Market Square/Main Street are in place. A garda spokesperson said: “We ask all road […]
Gaoth Dobhair student on new TG4 series
Gaoth Dobhair student and champion cyclist Clodagh Ní Gallchóir is to feature in a new TG4 series, Céim Chun Cinn which airs tonight, Thursday 12 January at 8pm. The series follows four students from across the country throughout the academic year to give a unique insight into the fun, pressures, joys and tribulations of life in […]
ShopLK gift card sales smash €4 million barrier
SALES of ShopLK gift vouchers have topped €4 million. Last year saw a 34 per-cent rise in the popularity of the shopping initiative which took it past the milestone figure. ShopLK has gone from strength to strength since being launched in 2004 by Letterkenny Chamber. It moved to gift card format in 2015 and sales have increased year […]
Wind warning upgraded to status orange
Met Éireann has upgraded their wind warning to status orange for Donegal with gale force westerly winds expected this afternoon. Issuing the severe weather warning the forecaster said: “Gale force westerly winds for a time this afternoon and evening with some severe and damaging gusts. Winds will reach storm force in coastal areas.” The public […]
First anniversary of the murder of Ashling Murphy
TODAY marks the first anniversary of the murder of Offaly teacher Ashling Murphy. The 23-year-old primary school teacher and traditional Irish musician was attacked and killed while jogging along the Grand Canal outside Tullamore on the afternoon of January 12, 2022. Jozef Puska, 31, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, County Offaly, is charged with her murder. He […]
Storm force winds expected
A wind warning will remain in place for Donegal today with storm force conditions expected in coastal areas. A status yellow warning has been issued by Met Éireann for the entire country until 2am on Friday morning. The forecaster said westerly winds will be very strong and gusty today, in the west at first, progressing […]
Appeal over missing dog in Letterkenny area
THE Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) has issued an appeal after one of their recently adopted dogs got out of her new home this morning and is now missing. Roo, a female Lurcher with dark brindle with white on the chest, has been missing from the Ballymacool area of Letterkenny since approximately 8am this morning […]
Pelé’s brief appearance in local antiques store
A Letterkenny antiques dealer has revealed how she sold a signed photo of Pelé weeks before his death. Frances Spears netted the beautiful image of the famous Brazilian with fellow soccer legend George Best at an auction 18 months ago. But the Mourne Antiques owner only got her hands on the piece in November. And no sooner had […]