by Evelyn Cullen With its rock n’roll theme complete with air guitar, split jumps and leather pants, Mickey Joe Harte’s debut performance on Dancing with the Stars did not disappoint. The Donegal singer-song writer took to the dance floor last night in the new series of the popular tv show with his professional dance partner […]
Council set to tackle cyber-attack threats
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to invest in new technology as well as employing additional specialist cyber security personnel in a bid to lessen the threat of cyber-attacks. The importance of the need to have sufficient measures in place to counter any cyber attacks has been highlighted by senior council officials, including […]
Weather: Cold day ahead with scattered showers
Today will be cold with sunshine and scattered showers of rain, hail, sleet and snow. Top temperatures will generally range from 2 to 5 degrees. North-westerly winds will increase from moderate to fresh and gusty. Advertisement Tonight there will be clear spells and frequent sleet and snow showers. There will also be widespread frost and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, January 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey Advertisement James Gerald Anderson, Stranorlar Patsy McGrath, Pettigo Jim Callaghan, Letterkenny Charles Doherty, Bridgend Daria Dolan, Bundoran Charlie Devine, Letterkenny Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone and fomerly Burtonport and Rathmullan Donal Kelly, Dublin and Buncrana James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford Brigid McGinty, London […]
Sadness in Gaoth Dobhair at death of Nóra Doherty
MOVING tributes have been paid to Nóra Doherty (92), Cotteen, Derrybeg who was laid to rest in Magheragallon Cemetery over Christmas. Affectionately better known as Nóra Joe, she died at her home on Christmas Eve. Speaking during her Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg her neighbour, Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir described Nóra as a […]
Met Éireann forecasting extremely low temperatures, frost and ice for Donegal from this evening
By Diarmaid Doherty Met Éireann has this morning issued a Moderate Weather Warning for low-temperature for Donegal. The forecaster is predicting very cold nights up ahead with widespread frost and ice and snow predicted. Advertisement Temperatures will be struggling to get above freezing point during the day and Met Éireann says the potential impacts of […]
Pic special: Two new albums launched at Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair
TWO albums were launched during a music concert which was part of Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair in the Social, Derrybeg on Monday night. The first debut album ‘Sliocht’ is from the highly acclaimed flute-player Frances Morton. The launch was performed by Maireád Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan. Meaning ‘trace’ or ‘lineage’, Sliocht draws on Frances’ family […]
Parenting column: Offering some useful parenting advice in just four words
By Louise Flanagan A few days ago, I saw a post on social media asking for people to comment with four words that capture their best parenting advice. There was actually some pretty solid advice offered; albeit there were humorous responses in the mix too, such as ‘Keep stocked in wine’. Of the sensible answers, […]
From the archives: The way we were in Donegal
Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com JANUARY 1, 1975 DONEGAL MAY RIDE OUT WORST OF ECONOMIC RECESSION As stories continue to come in of factory lay-offs in most parts of the country, the […]
Tobins raise €1,500 from sale of St. Eunan’s GAA flags in memory of Aidan
In the lead up to this year’s Donegal Senior County Final which saw St. Eunan’s take on Dungloe, Tobin’s Service Station in Letterkenny decided on a unique fundraiser by donating all the profits from the sale of their St. Eunan’s flags and bunting to charity. It was a way for the Tobin family to honour […]