Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up […]
Man (24) charged with manslaughter of Kyle McDermott
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the manslaughter of Donegal man Kyle McDermott in Ballymagorry near Strabane at the weekend. Mr McDermott, originally from Burt, died following an altercation in the Victoria Road area of the village shortly after 11.30pm on Sunday. Appearing before Dungannon Magistrates Court yesterday morning (Wednesday) was Daniel Patrick Hanna, […]
Fears for cancer flight patients over plans to limit seat capacity at Dublin Airport
by Louise Doyle A CHARITY providing subsidised flights for more than 400 Donegal cancer patients to Dublin for treatment has voiced fears after the Aviation Authority confirmed plans to limit seat capacity at the capital’s airport. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services offers reduced price flights for those travelling for treatment and works in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society, […]
Weather: Sunny with scattered showers
Today will be sunny with scattered showers. Temperatures will be on the cool side of normal for October with highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in light to moderate north to northwest winds. This evening, showers will become isolated. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry, clear and cold. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 […]
Gardaí issue appeal for man missing from Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Gabriel McCarron (57). Mr McCarron was reported missing from the Letterkenny area on Tuesday, October 8. A garda spokesperson said: “Gabriel is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, of slim build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. Advertisement “When […]
Fundraiser launched for baby with inoperable tumor
By Rebecca Crockett A fundraiser in aid of a Donegal child with an inoperable brain tumour has already raised over €17,000 for vital treatment. One-year-old Danny McLaughlin and his twin brother Charlie were born in June 2023. They live in Churchill, eight miles from Letterkenny, with their mother Annie and grandparents Marcus and Teresa. Advertisement […]
New Deputy Principal Appointed by Donegal ETB
By Rebecca Crockett Former Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada student, Ms Caroline McCauley has been announced as the new Deputy Principal of the Oileán Árainn Mhór school. Announced today by Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB), Ms McCauley replaces Mr Daniel Doherty who retired at the end of the last school year. Advertisement The Oileán Árainn Mhóir […]
Man seen entering water at Lagacurry Beach-Garda Appeal
AN Garda Síochána are appealing to the public for information following reports of a man entering the sea at Lagacurry Beach, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, Co Donegal on Saturday afternoon, 5th October, 2024. The man is in his early 70s and is described as being 6ft 2inches tall. He was last seen wearing a bottle green […]
Donegal life-savers awarded for courage in the water
By Rebecca Crockett THE brave efforts of six people from Donegal have been recognised at the Water Safety Ireland National Awards for saving three lives from drowning. The ceremony, which took place on October 3rd at Dublin Castle, honoured those who had saved a life from drowning as well as individuals dedicated to drowning prevention. […]
Searches for missing man stood down temporarily due to adverse weather conditions
By Dionne Meehan A MASSIVE sea search for missing Ramelton man Paul Buchanan has been stood down for a time due to adverse weather conditions. Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from Machaire Gathlán pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening, […]