Weather: Dry day with sunny spells 


Overnight mist and fog will gradually clear this morning. Today will be dry overall with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees in a light variable breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be calm with some mist and fog. It will remain dry apart from the odd spot of drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 4 to […]

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, November 12


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  – Colman O’Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana – Annie Cannon, Gortahork Advertisement – Maureen Kelly, Creeslough – Sean Kelly, Carndonagh -Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town -Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, Letterkenny -Ann McKay, St Johnston Colman O’Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana The death has occurred of Colman O’Doherty, Dalkey, Co Dublin and […]

Radio Maria Christmas fundraiser in Letterkenny


RADIO Maria Ireland will host their very first Christmas fundraiser in The Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny on Thursday, November 28. Doors open on the evening at 6pm which will include a four course meal, fantastic raffle prizes, live entertainment featuring local musicians Hugh P and Maria Doherty. Also in attendance will be John Carlin […]

Antique iron anvil stolen


INFORMATION is sought following a burglary at The Pier in Kincasslagh during which an antique iron anvil was stolen. The theft of the dark metal anvil from a shed at The Pier occurred sometime between January and this month. Gardaí have said the shed was unlocked at the time of the burglary. Advertisement The anvil in question is […]

School left “heartbroken” following the unexpected passing of teacher


Tributes have been made following the unexpected death of PCC Falcarragh school teacher, Shane Gillespie. The father of two from Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan and formally of Brookfield, Donegal Town died suddenly on Saturday evening. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has shared a moving tribute to the “inspirational teacher” who worked at the school from 2007. Advertisement “Our school […]

Driver’s car kicked in random attack


A DRIVER was sitting in their car in traffic on Halloween when an unknown male approached their vehicle and kicked the front passenger door, causing damage. The incident of criminal damage occurred at Main Street, Ballybofey, on Thursday, October 31, shortly after 10.15pm. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to make […]

Donna Murray announces General Election bid


INDEPENDENT Ireland have announced Donna Murray as the party’s candidate for the Donegal constituency in the upcoming General Election. Ms Murray has a distinguished background in restorative justice, youth advocacy and community development. She brings over three decades of hands-on experience to the table. Advertisement She aims to champion policies that address Donegal’s most pressing […]

Plastic Christmas decorations wanted for Kerrykeel charity lights display


By Dionne Meehan KIND-HEARTED Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey are on the hunt for unwanted plastic Santa and snowmen decorations for their magnificent charity Christmas lights display. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for almost 20 years, raising over €100,000 for numerous charities. Advertisement The charity that will […]

Emergency works to begin on Windy Hall Road today


EMERGENCY works are set to begin on the Windy Hall Road today. The road will be closed from 10am to 3pm today, Monday, November 11 and tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12 while emergency works are carried out. Local traffic may be accompanied if possible from Glencar side only to Long Lane.