By Dionne Meehan A MAN (70s), who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision that claimed the lives of two others in Donegal on Friday night, has sadly passed away. The man sustained serious injuries when the car he was travelling in collided with a Ford Focus at Liscooley near Castlefinn at around 10pm […]
New book celebrates 50 years of Glenree Sports Club
by Evelyn Cullen Mr John Cronin, the president of Athletics Ireland was one distinguished guest among many, who attended the launch of the book Glenree Sports Club: 50 years, at the Carrigart hotel on Saturday afternoon last. “It’s a great privilege to stand here today as President of Athletics Ireland and proud member of Glenree […]
Two friends killed in Donegal collision to be laid rest later this week
By Dionne Meehan TWO friends who died following a fatal road collision in Donegal on Friday night will be laid to rest later this week. Castlederg men Ryan Glen (25) and Gordy Galbraith (30s) died when the Ford Focus car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Kia Sportage at Liscooley […]
Weather: Temperatures to plummet tonight
TODAY will be dry and sunny for most. However, a few showers will affect coastal parts. Highest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry apart from a few coastal showers. Frost developing as temperatures fall between -3 to 1 degrees. Patches of mist and fog also developing in mostly light […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, November 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridie Dawson, Donegal/Perrystown/Wexford Paddy Harron, Castlefin Advertisement Phonsie Doherty, Muff Sean Doherty, Killygordon Esther Casey, Strabane and Letterkenny Paddy Harron, Castlefinn Sr Stella Herlihy, Ardeskin, Donegal Town Charlie Coll, Gortahork Hugh Canning, Greencastle Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana Ronald F Gammell, Wicklow and Burtonport Bridie Dawson, Donegal/Perrystown/Wexford The death […]
Letterkenny to host inaugural Mum Talks event
By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY is to host a first of its kind event to help build a supportive and empowering network for mums across the county. Angela McGilloway is a consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal ambassador for MumTalks.ie, the company behind the event. The Derry native was living in Galway when she […]
New development in Lifford will be ‘life-changing’ for local community
A MAJOR new development in Lifford which will include a new social housing scheme, playing fields and new community health facilities, will be life-changing for the local community, according to the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy this morning turned the sod on the […]
Skittle Alley Carpark closed for repairs
THE Skittle Alley Carpark in Letterkenny will be closed for repairs from today, Monday, November 25. The carpark will re-open on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time.
Port Road Carpark closed until Friday
THE Port Road (The Grill) Carpark will be closed for repairs from tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26. The carpark will reopen on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time. Advertisement
Bundoran RNLI rescues swimmer caught in rip current
BUNDORAN RNLI rescued a swimmer who got caught in a rip current off Bundoran Pier yesterday afternoon, Sunday, November 24. Despite the challenging conditions including a south-westerly force 7 to 8 wind and a 3m swell, the crew responded swiftly. Helm Brian Gillespie, along with crew members James Cassidy, Oisín Cassidy and Finn Mullen, launched […]