Katie-George Dunlevy and her pilot Linda Kelly have this afternoon scooped silver for Team Ireland in the women’s B road race at Clichy-sous-Bois in Paris. It was a trojan effort and is an outstanding achievement for the Irish team who led almost all the way in the 99.4km race but were heartbreakingly overtaken by Team […]
Diocese of Raphoe responds to Scoping Inquiry Report on Historical Abuse in religious schools
By Tara McCormack This afternoon, the Diocese of Raphoe issued a statement acknowledging the publication of the Scoping Inquiry into historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders. The inquiry, which has unveiled a disturbing legacy of abuse, involved over 2,400 allegations against 884 alleged abusers across more than 300 schools in Ireland. Advertisement […]
Man (60s) dies in drowning tragedy off Dungloe coast
A man in his 60s has sadly died after getting into difficulty in the water at an incident at Marmaeelan yesterday evening.
Funeral: Priest’s tribute to Eoghan Dawson on what would have been his 21st birthday
By Tara McCormack Pennyburn in Derry fell silent today as family, friends, and members of the community gathered to bid farewell to a beloved young man, Eoghan Dawson, whose life was tragically cut short. The 20-year-old passed away following a devastating car crash in Inishowen just over a week ago. Advertisement On what would have […]
Major power outage leaves over 4,000 without electricity in Lifford
More than 4,000 homes and businesses in the Rossgeir area of Lifford were plunged into darkness this morning due to a significant power outage. The fault was reported at 6:42 a.m., with initial estimates targeting restoration by 7:45 a.m. Advertisement However, according to the ESB Power Check website, 102 customers remain affected as repair […]
Road closed on St Johnston’s main street due to traffic collision
St Johnston’s Main Street is currently closed following a road traffic collision. Emergency services have responded, and local diversions are in effect. Motorists are urged to seek alternative routes where possible. No information is currently available regarding potential casualties.
‘Kian’s life was full of love, joy and light’
By Dionne Meehan A TEENAGER, who lost his life in a collision in Donegal, was remembered for his kind and generous nature at his Requiem Mass on Thursday. Kian Dawson-Kirk (16) was fatally injured in a single-vehicle collision at Cross, Quigley’s Point, on Saturday, August 24 at 11.15pm. The collision also claimed the life of […]
Second person dies following weekend collision
A second male, aged in his 20s, injured in a collision at Quigley’s Point at the weekend, has sadly died this afternoon.
Road closure on R250 in Letterkenny due to traffic collision
Motorists in Letterkenny are advised to take note of a significant road closure on the R250. The road is currently closed between Kernans Spar at Lower Main Street and O’Donnell Park following a road traffic collision. Local authorities are urging drivers to use alternative routes and avoid the area until further notice. Advertisement This closure […]
Donegal faces heavy rain as Met Éireann confirm Yellow weather warning
Met Éireann has revised the weather warning for Donegal, now scheduling the Status Yellow rain warning to begin at 10pm this evening instead of the previously anticipated 3pm. This updated warning also extends to Clare, Cork, Kerry, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo. It will be in effect until 10am tomorrow morning, forecasting heavy and persistent […]