by Paul McElwee NEXT Sunday (January 26) Castlefinn will once again play host to the sweetest time of the year for honey lovers, when the 2025 Three Rivers Bee Keepers Association’s Annual Honey Show and Conference trickles into town. Now in its sixth year – which included a two-year Covid-imposed hiatus – the Doneyloop-based association has […]
Deep sadness at passing of well known Gortahork trade union activist
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There was deep sadness in the west of the county last week following the death in the Donegal Hospice of the well known trade union activist, Nelius Coyle, Ardsbeg, Gortahork. At his funeral Mass in the Church of Christ the King, Gortahork on Saturday Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir, former Parish Priest of Gortahork said Nelius […]
Donegal man who raped his former partner is sentenced to ten years in prison
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By Niamh O’Donoghue A woman who was raped by her former partner said she did not receive any counselling because she thought the notes from the sessions would be used against her. Reading a victim impact to the Central Criminal Court, Susan Lynch said she regretted not receiving any counselling following rapes perpetrated on her […]
Raphoe man Mark McCollum marks 18 years since quadruple bypass surgery
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By Dionne Meehan EIGHTEEN years ago Mark McCollum’s life changed in a way he could have never imagined. An avid swimmer, cyclist and diver, the Raphoe man was told he had only weeks to live if he didn’t undergo an urgent quadruple bypass. Advertisement Marking 18 years since his operation last week, he urged people […]
Sliabh Liag murder accused each to blame the other
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TWO defendants accused of murdering a man whose body was allegedly thrown off the Sliabh Liag cliffs in Donegal each claimed the other “did it”, a barrister has told the Central Criminal Court. Bernard Condon SC opened the trial this morning of Nikita Burns (22) and Alan Vial (39) who deny the murder of Robert […]
New exhibition from Peadar McDaid to be launched this weekend
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A new body of work by well-known Letterkenny artist Peadar McDaid, will launch this Saturday at An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair. Peadar created the artwork titled ‘Boglands’ with help from an Artist Bursary award. Speaking about this project Peadar said, “The landscape and its ever-changing ways is my muse and I am grateful to Donegal […]
Newtown man avoids ban for careless driving
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A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM man has avoided being disqualified from driving after being detected driving at speed and overtaking vehicles. Letterkenny District Court heard how gardaí observed a black Audi driving at speed and overtaking a number of vehicles on the main street of Newtowncunningham on January 4, 2024. The driver was Christopher McDaid, 14 Heath Hill, Newtowncunningham. […]
Over €4 million spent on private ambulances
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By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY University Hospital has spent almost €4.5 million on private ambulances in just under a three-year period. Figures obtained by the Donegal News through the Freedom of Information Act reveal that from 2021 to end of September 2023, LUH incurred costs of €4,391,293. Advertisement The highest cost incurred over the three-year period […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patches of rain
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There will be a cloudy start to the day with some patchy rain for a time. It will become rather cloudy through the afternoon with highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees. Tonight will be generally dry but cloudy. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, January 17
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Etta Wilkin, Carrigans Edel Vitalis, London and formerly Glencolmcille Advertisement Mary Griffin, Ballybofey Joseph Boland, Killygordon Ellen O’Connor, Carndonagh Noreen McCormick, Greencastle Evelyn Daly, Ballyshannon James Joseph Boyle, Glencolmcille Annie O’Neill, Dublin and Culdaff Etta Wilkin, Carrigans The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of […]