By Dionne Meehan KILLYBEGS fisherman Kevin McCloskey has been remembered as a “true gentleman” following his tragic passing which shocked the community over the weekend. Mr McCloskey’s body was recovered off the coast of Donegal on Saturday evening shortly before 6pm. He’s believed to have fallen overboard while fishing in the area. Advertisement The search […]
Weather: Mainly cloudy day with scattered rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with scattered rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain or drizzle. Advertisement There’ll be mist and fog too. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.
Tragic fisherman named locally as Kevin McCloskey
A FISHERMAN whose body was recovered off the Donegal coast yesterday evening has been named locally as Kevin McCloskey. The search for the well-known skipper began on Thursday evening, after a member of the public alerted the Irish Coast Guard coordination centre to a fishing vessel stranded two nautical miles south of Mullaghmore Head, Co […]
FRESH TAKE: Worth remembering the people behind the produce
By Sabrina Sweeney THERE’S barely a day that goes by without someone talking about the price of groceries. More than ever, the weekly food shop has become one of the clearest reminders of rising costs. Fruit, vegetables and meat are among the staples that have increased the most and households feel it at every checkout. […]
George Moore: A man who impacted on the lives of so many
A SERVICE of Thanksgiving for George Moore, Swilly View, Ballymaleel, Letterkenny, took place in Conwal Parish Church on Tuesday afternoon. George, who was very well known and a much loved neighbour and friend to many, died peacefully on Sunday in Letterkenny University Hospital. Although he was retired for a number of years, many will remember […]
Gaels see off Naomh Brid in thriller
By Diarmaid Doherty Letterkenny Gaels . . . 5-14 Naomh Brid . . . 2-19 Advertisement (After extra time) CONOR McBrearty scored three goals as Letterkenny Gaels came through a rip-roaring Junior A Championship semi-final against Naomh Brid in Crossroads, Killygordon on Saturday afternoon. This high-scoring affair served up so many big talking points, incidents […]
Fishermen rescued after boat sinks off Gaoth Dobhair
FOUR fishermen were rescued after their boat sank off the Gaoth Dobhair coast yesterday morning. The boat got into difficulty early on Thursday morning off the coast at Bloody Foreland. A distress call from the boat was picked up at the Malin Head centre and a search operation was launched. Advertisement The men, however, were […]
Donegal Prize Bond holder wins €500,000
A LUCKY Donegal winner has scooped the top prize of half a million euro on the Prize Bonds. The lucky bond number is BFZ708461 and was purchased in 2024. There were over 8,100 prizes awarded in today’s Prize Bond Draw with the Donegal bond holder claiming the top prize of €500,000. Advertisement In addition to […]
Family of husband and wife who died in viaduct disaster mark centenary
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THREE generations of the Boyle family gathered at the site of the Owencarrow Viaduct disaster, where on January 30, 1925, high winds derailed two rail coaches. The tragedy claimed four lives including Arranmore husband and wife, Philip and Sarah Boyle. Their grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren travelled from Chicago, Manchester, Mayo and Arranmore to mark the […]