The brother of a woman accused of murdering a pensioner whose body went over Ireland’s highest cliffs has told the Central Criminal Court that he was concerned that his sister was not taking her medication and appeared to be drinking during the day in the lead up to the alleged offence. Alan Vial (39) of […]
Comedy treat in store with Clg Ard An Ratha Drama Group
THEATRE-lovers in Ardara and the surrounding area are in for a treat this weekend as the Clg Ard An Ratha Drama Group prepares to perform their latest production. The group will tread the boards at the Ardara GAA Clubhouse with a production of Jimmy Keary’s three-act play ‘Mammy’s Boy’. The comedy tells the story of […]
Donegal woman makes history with election to Seanad
A DONEGAL senator has made history twice following her election to the Seanad. Senator Eileen Flynn (Ind) has become the first Traveller to be elected to the Oireachtas. The Ardara-based woman won election to the Administrative Panel in the Seanad election. The mum-of-two first entered the Seanad in 2020 as one of the nominees of Micheál Martin, […]
Frightening incident for two teenage friends in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A MOTHER has urged parents and guardians to be vigilant after her daughter and friend experienced a frightening incident in Letterkenny. The woman was speaking out after an upsetting experience in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Sunday afternoon last, involving her 17-year-old daughter and her friend. Advertisement Taking to popular social media page, ‘Letterkenny […]
Less than 100 customers in Donegal without power after storm – ESB
ALMOST two weeks after Storm Éowyn wrecked havoc, the ESB has said there are less than 100 customers without power in Donegal. While these customers have faced a lengthy wait to have their power restored, the figure is down significantly from the peak of 87,000 when the storm was at its height on Friday, January […]
Kind, gentle and caring Enya to be laid to rest today
By Dionne Meehan A TEENAGER from Gortahork who tragically passed away last week will be laid to rest today. Enya Maria Celia McMurrough, of Ardsbeg, Gortahork passed away unexpectedly in Crumlin Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 1. Advertisement Requiem Mass will take place today at 1pm in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork with interment afterwards […]
Letterkenny woman tells of her fear as her rapist is due for early release from prison
by Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY woman has told of her turmoil and fear after learning the man jailed for raping her is to be released from prison in April of next year – three years early. Dominique Meehan was brutally attacked by Keith Hearne at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown on July 4, 2015. Advertisement Ms Meehan had […]
Boil Water Notice on Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply lifted
THE Boil Water Notice on the Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply can now resume normal use of the public water supply. The notice was issued on Friday, January 24, due to deterioration in the […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day for Donegal
THIS morning will be cold and crisp with frost slowly clearing, leaving a dry and sunny day. Temperatures will be cool but pleasant with highs of 6 to 8 degrees. Tonight will be cold, dry and clear. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -2 to 1 degrees with widespread frost and a few icy patches.
Primary Care Centre to be built in Dungloe
A new primary care centre is to be built in Dungloe. The HSE is to seek expressions of interest this year from developers. The news was confirmed to Donegal TD and Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Finance Deputy Pearse Doherty in a response to him by the HSE. Advertisement Speaking today, Deputy Doherty said: “It is […]