A WOMAN aged in her 60s remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Friday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 (Letterkenny to Ballybofey road) in the townland of Listillion, at approximately 5.05pm. The driver of one of the vehicles, a […]
‘Singing for president was amazing experience’
By Paul McElwee FRESH from his trip to Áras an Uachtaráin, Donegal-born country singer Gary Gamble has spoken about the experience, calling it ‘one of the best of his life’. Gary was one of a number of Irish country music stars, including Tyrone crooners Hugo Duncan and Philomena Begley, invited to President Michael D Higgin’s Dublin residence […]
Man sentenced to death over killing of Seán Rooney
A MAN has been sentenced to death in Lebanon after he was convicted for his part in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney. Private Seán Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. The Newtowncunningham man, from the 121 Infantry Battalion […]
Weather: Cloudy and misty start to the day
THERE will be a rather cloudy and misty start to the morning with some occasional drizzle patches here and there. There will be occasional dry spells later in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be a mainly cloudy evening but dry overall apart from a few mist […]
McConalogue looking forward to work beginning on LUH surgical hub as soon as possible
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has said he is looking forward to work beginning on the new surgical hub and the provision of new ambulatory day oncology facilities at Letterkenny University Hospital as soon as possible. Speaking at a press conference at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today at which Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll […]
Food recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products underway
THE Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advised today that a food recall of various branded spinach and mixed leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms is underway due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. In a statement issued this afternoon, the FSAI say that to date, there are no cases of listeriosis associated with […]
New project aims to save young lives on Donegal roads
A new road safety project for young people has been launched in Donegal. The Crossroads Programme was officially launched in Letterkenny last week. The programme is aimed at educating young drivers and future drivers about road safety. It will cater for over 265 participants over a two-year period, providing them with hands-on experience working on […]
Donegal GAA confirm homecoming arrangements
By Aoife Doherty DONEGAL fans are expected in their droves tonight in Donegal Town for the official homecoming event for the Donegal senior footballers. Donegal GAA have confirmed that the event will get underway tonight at 6.30pm when there will be live music from Onóir and Darren Boot. Advertisement The team are expected to arrive […]
Traffic management plans in place as work gets underway on St. Johnston wastewater upgrade
UISCE Éireann will begin work to deliver an upgrade worth €3.4m for the community of St Johnston in the coming days. The current wastewater infrastructure in the village is inadequate to cater for the East Donegal community going forward but Uisce Éireann will carry out a significant upgrade over the next 18 months. The utility […]
Donegal parishes impacted by clerical changes
BISHOP Donal McKeown has announced clerical changes for the Diocese of Derry. The changes, which will impact Donegal parishes, below will be effective from Saturday, August 30. Rev John McDevitt, PP Steelstown and Adm Culmore to be PP Clonmany and PP Culdaff Rev Sean O’Donnell, CC Three Patrons, to be PP Melmount and PP Sion […]