by Louise Doyle THE family of a young Donegal woman killed by her partner six years ago have spoken of their ‘lifetime sentence’ as her killer is set for release in four years’ time. Mum-of-two Jasmine McMonagle (27) was found strangled and beaten to death in her home in Killygordon in January 2019. Advertisement Her partner, Richard […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet with possible thunderstorms
TODAY will be cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain along with the risk of some thunderstorms. There is the potential for localised surface flooding. A humid day with maximum temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, there will be plenty of cloud with showers and isolated thunderstorms possible. A humid […]
EXCLUSIVE: Letterkenny man recalls final moments with brother before St Patrick’s Day tragedy
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man who survived a devastating road traffic collision that claimed the life of his brother, has recalled the final words they shared moments before tragedy struck. Martin Gallagher, whose brother Anthony was killed just metres away from their home in the early hours of St Patrick’s Day, said he is […]
Caroline McHugh is the new principal at Loreto, Letterkenny
CAROLINE McHugh has been appointed the new principal of Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. She takes over from Gerardine Mullen who announced her retirement in March. Ms McHugh joined the staff at Loreto eight years ago as Deputy Principal. Advertisement Ms Mullen today confirmed her appointment as principal and offered Ms McHugh her congratulations. “Personally, […]
Weather: Dry and quite cloudy with sunny spells developing later
Today will be humid and dry but quite cloudy at first. Sunny spells will slowly develop this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Early tonight, scattered shower will spread from the south, some turning heavy and thundery. More persistent and heavy rain will develop towards dawn, […]
Donegal school taking part in Stronger Starts Cooks programme
Tesco Ireland has launched Stronger Starts Cooks, a brand-new, free six-week programme aimed at supporting children’s health and wellbeing. This programme will be delivered to almost 3,000 primary school pupils across 42 primary schools this year, giving them hands-on experience with food and nutrition. To gain further insight into the cooking habits and nutrition awareness […]
Motorists advised to take care following collision near Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are at the scene of a collision on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road. The collision occurred at Illistrin, on the Letterkenny side of the Illistrin Fuels service station. Traffic is moving in both directions, but motorists are advised to approach the area with care. Advertisement The incident involved at least three vehicles. Gardaí […]
Weather: Dry and bright day with sunny spells
Today will be generally dry with bright or sunny spell developing as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees in light or variable breezes. Tonight will be dry under broken cloud. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in a light breeze.
Donegal radio programme wins Celtic Media award
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Barrscéalta, broadcast from na Doirí Beaga and presented by Michelle Nic Grianna received a Celtic Media Festival 2025 Torc Award for Excellence in the Entertainment Sound category last week in Newquay, Wales. Dónall Mac Ruairí, who previously produced this programme accepted the award on behalf of the RnaG Barrscéalta team at the […]
Funeral takes place in Pennsylvania of Mary Teresa McGlynn
Creeslough native made life lighter, brighter, and simply more fun THE death has taken place in the US of Creeslough native, Mary Teresa McGlynn. She passed away on Friday, May 23, just two days short of her 95th birthday. Advertisement Mary grew up on the Harkin family farm in Derryart, Creeslough, as the eldest of […]