THE death of a Donegal priest who took his own life while in hospital was ‘preventable’, a coroner has ruled. Father Paddy O’Kane was found dead in the garden of Waterside Hospital in Derry on March 28, 2022. Fr O’Kane, who was 73 and was originally from Culdaff, was being treated at the hospital for […]
Fundraiser after young GAA star’s death raises €28,000
HEARTBROKEN Donegal people have raised €28,000 for the devastated family of young GAA star Lewis Kelly who died tragically. Malin club player Lewis was only 18 year old when he died on Bank Holiday Monday, days after falling ill. Broken-hearted friends launched a fundraiser to generate €35,000 for his parents Hugh and Michelle – and […]
Donegal families urged to log onto school transport portal
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DONEGAL families are being urged to log onto the the Bus Éireann school transport portal ahead of the upcoming deadline. Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, is urging parents and guardians across the county to log on before tomorrow, Friday, May 8. “This scheme is extremely important in that it provides a vital service to […]
Donegal company launching in SuperValu nationwide
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A DONEGAL company is launching its products in selected SuperValu stores nationwide. Ulster Mead, founded in Convoy, is one of 21 new food and drink producers now launching its products in SuperValu following their completion of the Food Academy programme. SuperValu shoppers can look forward to discovering a range of exciting new Irish food and […]
Ballyare 10k fundraiser to be the biggest and best yet
THE most successful Ballyare 10k road race in the event’s distinguished history is being scheduled for this summer. A huge pool of runners is being encouraged to sign up for the 33rd Ballyare 10k race and 5k fun walk. Ballyare 10k 2026 committee chairman Pat Carr officially launched proceedings this week and announced that this […]
Uisce Éireann crews repairing burst water main supplying Frosses Village
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Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply to customers in Frosses Village following a burst water main that occurred in the early hours of this morning. Repair crews are on site and works are progressing well, with supply expected to be restored this afternoon. Uisce Éireann’s Damien O’Sullivan said: “We understand the inconvenience caused […]
Rising costs force scale back of road repairs in west Donegal
RISING costs are forcing contractors to scale back road repairs in west Donegal. The issue was highlighted at Tuesday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District by Roads and Transportation Area Manager Brendan McFadden. He explained that due to increasing fuel prices, contractors can no longer fulfil their original tenders, which had planned for the use […]
A devoted and lifelong Bonagee Utd supporter – death takes place of Kieran McKay
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The death of Kieran McKay, Drumany, Letterkenny, has prompted deep sadness in the town, and among the sporting community where Kieran was very well known for his love of football, and his close association with Bonagee United. His home club has offered a beautiful tribute to a young man who they say was a devoted […]
Warning women’s lives in Donegal are in danger due to domestic violence
By Sean Murphy DOMESTIC violence in Donegal is “off the scale” with controlling abusers even continuing to target their victims from prison, it is claimed. A women’s support group has also warned there could be another female death in Donegal because domestic violence services do not have sufficient funding. The warnings follow publication of Garda […]
Dunfanaghy Presbyterian Church honours two long-standing members
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TWO long-standing members of Dunfanaghy Presbyterian Church have been honoured at a ceremony in the church. Between them, Ethel Montgomery and Raymond Lyttle have given more than 100 years of service to the church. Both had been serving as elders in Dunfanaghy Kirk Session but have now decided to stand down, taking on the distinguished mantle […]