Delays to new safety partnership raise concerns amidst rise in violent incidents against women


by Louise Doyle THE delay in rolling out the new community safety partnership in Donegal has been branded as “hugely concerning”, given the recent sexually motivated attacks against women in Letterkenny and the north west. Donegal Joint Policing Committee was disbanded earlier this year, prior to the local government elections, to make way for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships […]


General Election confirmed for November 29


TAOISEACH Simon Harris has confirmed his intentions to call the General Election tomorrow, Friday. Speaking on RTE’s Six One programme yesterday evening, the Fine Gael leader said the likely polling day will be Friday, November 29. “It is my intention to seek dissolution of the Dáil by President Higgins on Friday and as I would […]


Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, November 7


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  – Danny McBrearty, Kilcar – Irene Griffin, Derry and Donegal Advertisement – Eileen Stevenson, Milford – Denis Dolan, Moville – Sarah Anne Boyle, Creeslough – Marie Laverty, Crossroads Danny McBrearty, Kilcar The death has occurred of Danny McBrearty, Towney, Kilcar. Mr McBrearty passed away on Tuesday, November 5. He will be […]


Weather: Cloudy day with a chance of sunny spells  


Today will be generally cloudy with a few patches of light drizzle. However, overall, there will be lots of dry weather. Later, a few limited bright or sunny spells may develop. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and mild with a few patches of mist and drizzle. Lowest […]


Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, November 6


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  – Eileen Stevenson, Milford – Denis Dolan, Moville Advertisement – Sarah Anne Boyle, Creeslough – Marie Laverty, Crossroads – Brian Gurney, Carndonagh – Hugh McGeady, Letterkenny – Kathleen Gallagher, Glenties and Mayo Eileen Stevenson, Milford The death has occurred of Eileen Stevenson (née Johnston), Ballygay, Milford. Ms Stevenson passed away peacefully […]


Inishowen mum wins ‘Donegal family carer of the year’ award


INCREDIBLE Cathy Kelly has been awarded the title of Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year. The Inishowen woman is mum to four amazing children including, Timothy (10) who has hydrocephalus and a profound learning disability and Lucy (14) who has severe cerebral palsy. Her older children, Lochan and Shay are both in college. Advertisement Cathy is the […]


Lifford trad musicians honoured with Alley event


by Paul McElwee TRAD music lovers from both sides of the border descended on the Alley Theatre to celebrate the musical lives of two of Lifford’s finest musicians. John and Sheila McElhinney, both huge traditional music lovers, have been credited with quietly reviving and promoting traditional Irish music and song in the Lifford area for many years, doing so […]


Cllr Noel Jordan added to Sinn Féin’s election ticket in Donegal


WITH a date for the forthcoming election set to be confirmed later this week, Sinn Féin in Donegal have announced a third candidate for the Donegal constituency. Cllr Noel Jordan has been chosen to go forward to stand for the party along with Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn and Deputy Pearse Doherty.   “I am honoured to have […]


Funding donated to Donegal charity to tackle food poverty


FUNDING of €5,000 donated to a charity in Donegal, in a bid to tackle food poverty, has benefited more than 100 families. A new report from the Children’s Rights Alliance, in partnership with Enterprise Mobility and four local charities, has highlighted the significant financial burden faced by families during school holidays. To address this pressing issue, Enterprise Mobility […]