Today will be largely dry and cloudy with patchy drizzle and mist. The cloud may thin out at times allowing some limited brighter intervals to occur. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, although a few clearer breaks will occur too. There’ll be a few patches of mist and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, November 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Larry Gallagher, Longford and Ardara – Michael Aide, Moville and South Shields Advertisement – Danny McBrearty, Kilcar – Irene Griffin, Derry and Donegal – Denis Dolan, Moville – Sarah Anne Boyle, Creeslough Larry Gallagher, Longford and Ardara The death has occurred of Larry Gallagher, Aughaboy, Killoe, Longford and formerly of […]
‘Stop it Nurse’ set to delight at Ramelton’s Town Hall
By Dionne Meehan IT’S curtains up for the Ramelton Players as they bring their production of the Sam Cree classic ‘Stop it Nurse’ to the Town Hall this weekend. Kicking off on Friday, November 8, the show, which is in aid of local football clubs Swilly Rovers and Ramelton Mariners, will run for three nights. […]
Protest held in Milford as campaign for new school moves up a gear
By Paul McElwee A protest took place yesterday (Wednesday) outside Scoil Mhuire in Milford as part of the community’s ongoing fight for a new school building. Current pupils and staff were joined by previous attendees and teachers as well as the local parish priest, to highlight their plight. Advertisement Louise McLarnon of the Parents’ Association […]
Vigilance urged following theft of home heating oil
by Louise Doyle HOUSEHOLDS are being urged to be vigilant in the wake of the theft of home heating oil from a property in Derrybeg. The garda warning comes as more people are topping up their home heating tanks as the weather turns colder. Advertisement An investigation is underway following the theft of 500 litres […]
Windy Hall Road will be closed for a period on Monday and Tuesday
THE Windy Hall Road will be closed for emergency works from 10am to 3pm on Monday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 12. Local traffic may be accompanied if possible from Glencar side only to Long Lane.
Family of Kyle McDermott thank locals for support
By Thomas Maher THE family of Donegal man Kyle McDermott, who was tragically killed last month in Ballymagorry near Strabane, have thanked local people for their support following his death. Mr McDermott, who was originally from Burt, died after an assault in the village on October 6. A 24-year-old man has since appeared in court charged with manslaughter. […]
13 short stay beds opened in Falcarragh Community Hospital
THIRTEEN short stay care beds have opened in the Falcarragh Community Hospital. This comes as a result of a major capital refurbishment program which is currently taking place at the hospital on a phased basis. The welcomed news was announced by the HSE on Thursday following registration approval by HIQA. Advertisement A HSE spokesperson said: […]
Donegal driver detected speeding within first two hours of National Slow Down Day
WITHIN the first two hours of National Slow Down Day a Donegal driver was detected as having one of the highest speeds recorded nationally. The Donegal motorist was detected travelling 113km/hr in an 80km/hr zone on the R245 at Cashelshanaghan in Letterkenny. A garda spokesperson said: We continue to appeal to drivers to comply with […]
Plans are lodged for new student apartments
By Chris Ashmore PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council regarding proposals to build a five-storey 32 bedroom student accommodation block near the centre of Letterkenny. The side of the proposed development is off the road beside An Grianán Theatre which leads up to the Regional Cultural Centre. Advertisement The small site is directly […]