By Dionne Meehan Matt Sibanda, a teenager who died in a drowning incident in Buncrana earlier in the month, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Matt (18) and his friend Emmanuel Familola (16) lost their lives after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday, May 10. Advertisement Matt, originally from […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral to close for five weeks for painting work
By Dionne Meehan St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny will close for five weeks later this year to allow for major refurbishment works. A major painting project is planned for the cathedral and while the work is being carried out, some Masses and ceremonies will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Advertisement The […]
Woman who died in weekend collision was on way to her birthday party
By Diarmaid Doherty THE Donegal woman who died in a fatal road collision near Omagh on Saturday had been on her way to Dublin to celebrate her birthday with her daughter. Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley from Lifford would have turned 83 on Tuesday. Advertisement She lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday on the […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be mild, breezy, humid and mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, especially through the morning. Some drier, brighter intervals will develop in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees with moderate to fresh, gusty winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle for a time. […]
Car damaged following egging incident in Rathmullan
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage that happened at the Chapel Road, Rathmullan in the early hours of Friday, May 23 (between Midnight and 9.15am). A parked car was had eggs thrown over it and damage was also caused to the car, including a cracked windscreen and damage to bonnet. “We appeal to […]
Norman says goodbye
By Brian McDaid Emotions filled the kitchen in Letterkenny Fire Station on Tuesday night as the final speaker of the night addressed his fellow firefighters past and present on his very last drill night. Firefighter Norman Spratt was signing out after providing fire cover for his own town of Letterkenny for a quarter of a […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered showers
TODAY will bring a good deal of cloud but some bright or sunny breaks too, along with scattered showers. Cloud will thicken this afternoon, with outbreaks of rain this evening and early tonight. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mild and rather breezy with outbreaks […]
Oil burner thefts: Gardaí want to speak to man seen in area
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of oil burner motors and ignition starters from a number of properties in the area of Earlsfort, Buncrana. The thefts are believed to have occurred between approximately 3.30am and 4.30am on the morning of Sunday last, May 25. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the area from between 3am […]
Fresh Take: Health conference shines a light on so many issues
By Sabrina Sweeney Most people who choose a career in Ireland’s health service do so, not for the pay or the work-life balance, but because they care and want to make a difference in the lives of others. These days, however, more and more are struggling to keep going. A recent survey by Fórsa, Ireland’s […]
Just purrfect . . . . . Jackpot win for lucky cat
Lucky as a black cat? Well Kevin the Cat Diver was ‘feline’ pretty happy at the weekend after winning the jackpot prize of €360 in the Gaoth Dobhair United FC weekly 50/50 draw The owner of this lucky cat is Garda Niamh Diver of Carrickmagarvey, Derrybeg. Advertisement Kevin the Cat has created a little bit […]