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 […]
€1.2m for outdoor recreation projects
DONEGAL could be poised to cash in on more than €1.2 million in state funding as part of a major nationwide project to develop upland areas, lakes, rivers, beaches, blueways, walking trails and forest walks. In the coming weeks Donegal County Council will be seeking “expressions of interest” and also asking local councillors for their […]
€4.6 million Rathmullan Pier Refurbishment Project to be completed in January
THE €4.6 million Rathmullan Pier Refurbishment Project that began in April is expected to be completed in January 2025. Confirming the completion date during a visit to Rathmullan Pier at the weekend, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue said: “As Minister for Marine, I was delighted to be able to secure over €4 million to ensure that […]
Council meeting adjourned to pay respect to late Councillor
By Róise Collins A meeting of the Donegal County Council has been adjourned for 39 minutes in a tribute to the late former Councillor Séamus Rodgers. Séamus who dedicated 39 years representing the people of west Donegal was laid to rest on Saturday morning in his home town of Annagry. Advertisement As well as a politician […]
Former councillor laid to rest
By Róise Collins FORMER Donegal County Councillor Séamus Rodgers has been fondly remembered for his decades of service within his community. The Annagry native died on Wednesday evening in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Advertisement Séamus dedicated decades of his 90 years representing the people of west Donegal. As well as a politician he […]
Killybegs clean-up operation continues
By Róise Collins CLEAN-UP operations are continuing in Killybegs after severe flooding caused serious damage to over 20 local businesses and households on Bridge Street. Heavy rain on Friday night coupled with the thawing of snow that had accumulated on higher ground attributed to the flood waters that ravaged the street. Advertisement At its peak […]
Tributes paid to two young friends who died in Castlefinn crash
By Róise Collins TRIBUTES have been paid to the two men who died following a fatal road collision in Donegal on Friday night. The men, believed to be from Castlederg, have been named as friends Ryan Glenn (25) and Gordy Galbraith, believed to be in his 30s. Advertisement Both men died when the Ford Focus car […]
Weather: Mix of sunshine and scattered showers
TODAY there will be a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, some heavy, with a chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Highest afternoon temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in fresh to strong gusty winds, reaching near gale force for a time this morning in coastal parts of the north and northwest. This evening, these […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 25
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana Charlie Coll, Gortahork Advertisement Hugh Canning, Greencastle Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana Rita Flannery, Sligo and Carrigart Ronald F Gammell, Wicklow and Burtonport Dorothy Kelly, Mountcharles Dermot McCarthy, Donegal Town Patrick McMenamin, Dunkineely Mary McEntee, Dublin and Creeslough Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana The death has occurred of […]
Letterkenny Christmas Annual hits the shops this week
THE 43rd edition of the Letterkenny & District Christmas Annual will be in the shops by the beginning of the week. Currently going through the finishing touches at the printers, the team behind the annual hope to have the popular 200 page book out by this week so that it meets the closing dates for […]