A DONEGAL teenager who was reported missing earlier today has been located safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Yelizavieta (Liza) Pronina (14) after she went missing from Rathmullan on Friday, January 2. Gardaí later confirmed that she had been located. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí would like to thank the media for […]
Gardaí appeal for help in tracing missing 14-year-old from Rathmullan
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Yelizavieta (Liza) Pronina, who has been reported missing from Rathmullan since January 2. Liza is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height, of slim build, with long dark hair and brown eyes. It is believed that Liza may have travelled […]
ALONE urges older people to seek support during cold snap
ALONE, the national organisation supporting thousands of older people across Ireland, is urging older people to seek any help they need as temperatures are set to fall sharply in the coming days. The organisation is also asking the public to check in on older neighbours, friends and relatives during the cold spell. Met Éireann has […]
Fans urged to plan ahead for Donegal v Derry game at O’Donnell Park
GARDAÍ have issued advice ahead of the Dr McKenna Cup clash between Donegal and Derry at O’Donnell Park tomorrow, urging match-goers to plan their travel and parking carefully. Ahead of the 1.30pm throw-in, gardaí advise attendees to arrive early, use town parking in Letterkenny, and walk to the grounds. Alternatively, a free shuttle bus will […]
‘We were always going to have a Donegal wedding’
NEWLYWEDS Katie and Luke, who are both school teachers, tied the knot on April 12 at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Annagry. Katie Rodgers who is a native of Calhame in Annagry and her husband Luke Gleeson who is from Sligo, celebrated their special day with a reception at An Chúirt. Though […]
Parenting: Hospital incident shows there’s still plenty of kindness in our community
I was going to write some pearls of wisdom about New Year’s resolutions, but truthfully, I possess no such pearls to impart. Instead, I figured I’d start the year on a positive note and remark that Letterkenny Babies Facebook page received an overwhelming amount of appreciation posts over the festive period – tales of good […]
Weather: Temperatures are expected to fall to -3 tonight
TODAY will be cold with sunny spells and scattered showers, some of sleet or snow. Highest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees. Tonight will be very cold with frost and icy stretches. Advertisement Scattered wintry showers will continue, leading to some snow accumulations and patches of fog or freezing fog may form. Lowest temperatures of […]
Former county footballer Michael McGinley fondly remembered for faith, family and sport
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FORMER county footballer Michael McGinley was fondly remembered for his devotion to faith, family and sport at his requiem Mass earlier today. The Dunfanaghy native died peacefully at home in Rathfarnham, Co Dublin, in the loving care of his family on Sunday. Best known for his sporting background, Mr McGinley was also the proud father […]
Boil water notice issued for customers supplied by Buncrana Water Treatment Plant
FOLLOWING consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied from the Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant. This notice, which affects customers in Buncrana town and surrounding areas, is being issued due to a mechanical issue at Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant. […]
Yellow snow and ice warning for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Donegal. The warning will come into effect tonight at 8pm, and will remain in place until tomorrow, Saturday, January 3 at 11am. Wintry showers are expected, with some snow accumulations possible. Advertisement Drivers are being warned of hazardous travel conditions and poor […]