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, […]
Windy Hall Road closed for emergency repairs from today
DONEGAL County Council has announced Windy Hall Road will be closed for emergency road repair works from An Gleann Rue to Long Lane from today. Emergency works will take place between 10am and 4pm from 9th October to 11th October. A spokesperson for the council said: We apologise for any inconvenience caused to the Road […]
Greencastle Bookseller longlisted for Bookshop of Year
By Rebecca Crockett LITTLE Acorns Bookstore in Derry, owned by Greencastle native Jenni Doherty, has been longlisted for Bookshop of the Year 2024. The beloved shop is one of twelve nominated in the category at the An Post Book Awards which celebrates and promotes Irish writing to a wide audience. Advertisement Customers could vote for […]