By Róise Collins TWO Donegal super fans have earned the praise of Kneecap’s JJ Ó Dochartaigh following their performance of a catchy Irish rap they penned ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland final. Lily-Mae Ní Ghallachóir (11) from Gaoth Dobhair and Béibhinn Nic Giolla Chearra (9) from Chloich Cheann Fhaola performed their rap in support of […]
From classroom dreams to Croke Park
By Dionne Meehan MICHAEL Murphy’s primary school teacher Philomena Barron is beaming with pride as she prepares to watch her former pupil, the child she once taught and encouraged, take to the pitch in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this weekend. The 85-year-old Manorcunningham woman taught the Glenswilly legend on the lead up to his […]
Letterkenny full of anticipation ahead of All-Ireland SFC final
By Aoife Doherty AS the All-Ireland final approaches, the excitement can clearly be felt around Letterkenny. The Donegal News took to the streets on Tuesday to discover what you had to say ahead of the big game. Advertisement With bunting and flags everywhere, you could feel the atmosphere building. Conversations could be heard about the […]
Weather: Cloudy start to the day with sunny spells in the afternoon
THE morning will start off cloudy, with areas of rain, drizzle and mist. However, it will brighten up through the afternoon with sunny spells and well scattered showers following. Conditions will be dry and mostly sunny later. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees. Tonight, most areas will be dry with clear spells. However, […]
Uisce Éireann repairs major leak in Letterkenny saving 150,000 litres of water a day
BY finding and repairing a major leak in Letterkenny, Uisce Éireann has saved 150,000 litres of water daily. This significant leak at Main Street, Letterkenny was repaired under the Leakage Reduction Programme with enough water saved to supply 1,300 people a day. Uisce Éireann, working with their regional contractor Farrans and Larsen Water Management, carried out […]
Merch sellers roll into Donegal as All-Ireland final fever peaks
By Róise Collins ALL-IRELAND fever has gripped Donegal and shops across the county are in a scramble to keep their shelves stocked with flags and green and yellow bunting. Many local businesses are updating their social media daily, letting fans know that new merchandise has arrived. Advertisement In response to the final frenzy, a wave of […]
A lifetime of service: Fr Eddie Gallagher’s retirement Mass
UNDER glorious evening sunshine, a packed congregation gathered in St Bridget’s Church, Leitir, on Sunday to celebrate the retirement of Fr Eddie Gallagher. The church was filled to capacity with many standing at the back and others gathered outside, an extraordinary turnout that reflected the deep affection and admiration felt for Fr Eddie from across […]
Poor road markings leading to driving test failures – claim
by Chris Ashmore DRIVING instructors are coming across cases where their clients are failing their driving tests because of poor road markings, it was claimed at the July meeting of Donegal County Council. And there are now also growing concerns that the lack of proper road lining and road markings is now a safety issue that should […]
Tributes to Judge Cunningham who leaves Letterkenny for new post
by Paddy Walsh TRIBUTES have poured in from all quarters for Letterkenny Judge Eiteain Cunningham as she heard her final case at Letterkenny District Court this week in preparation for a challenge on the bench. Judge Cunningham is leaving Letterkenny to take a seat on the District 2 bench which encompasses Sligo, Leitrim, and court […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with mix of cloud and sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with areas of cloud and some sunny spells. A few showers may develop during the day but they will be few and far between. Towards evening, it will become overcast. Advertisement Maximum temperatures of 18 to 20 degrees. Tonight, there will be patchy rain along with areas of mist and […]