Emmanuel Familola, one of the teenagers who passed away following a drowning tragedy off the coast of Buncrana at the weekend, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Mr Familola, of Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana, was rescued from the sea and rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital after he got into difficulty while trying to […]
Communities across Donegal urged to reduce water usage
UISCE Éireann is urging communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve water and reduce usage. The appeal comes as the current prolonged spell of dry weather, coupled with increased demand, is putting significant pressure on water supplies in the county. A Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, remains in place for Milford Regional Public […]
Weather: Another warm and sunny day ahead
TODAY will be warm and sunny with highs of 17 to 22 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 11 degrees with light and variable breezes.
Opening of ‘Obair na mBan’ exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair
THE official opening of an exhibition which features the work of a women’s group established in Ionad Mhachaire Rabhartaigh in 2008 took place in the Gaoth Dobhair Library on Wednesday evening. The group was formed to create a space for women from Magheraroarty and surrounding areas to meet, socialise, access information and services and to […]
Long wait times at LUH’s emergency department
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In the past 24 hours 203 people attended at Emergency Department. All escalation areas in the hospital are in use. There are currently 77 patients in […]
Special reunion planned for St Eunan’s College class of 1970–1975
A HALF a century after they exited the gates for the last time (some of them with a pronounced sense of relief and joy!) former students from the 1970-1975 class in St Eunan’s College are being invited back to their old Alma Mater for a weekend of reminiscing and recollection. The Reunion will take place […]
Man kicked in head in daytime assault in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a man was kicked in the head in a daytime assault in Letterkenny. The attack took place on Lower Main Street on Monday evening at 8.20pm. Gardaí are investigating the incident in which the man was kicked on the head by another man while he was on the ground. […]
The Savage Hearts to headline Ghostlight Sessions
THE Balor, Ballybofey has announced the line-up for this month’s Ghostlight Sessions with The Savage Hearts – headed up by former Strypes drummer Evan Walsh – set to headline. Now in its 9th year The Ghostlight Sessions is one of the country’s longest running established original emerging music nights. Each night features three 30 minute […]
Fundraiser launched to support families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy
A FUNDRAISER has been set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. It is thought they, along with a third teenager, had been playing […]
Weather: Sunny and warm day with highs of 23 degrees
TODAY will be sunny and warm. Highest temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Tonight will be dry and clear. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate winds.