SOME pockets of dense fog will persist this morning, but will gradually clear to leave a largely dry day with hazy sunny spells and isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in a light variable breeze. There will be a mix of clear spells and scattered showers tonight. Advertisement Some mist and fog […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, January 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare Advertisement Rose Byrne, Buncrana Phil Boyle, Glenties Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon Liam Toland, Carndonagh Patricia Fisher, Moville Junior McGuinness, Killybegs Noel Coyle, Burnfoot Melissa Mulligan, Newtownbutler and Dungloe Anne Doherty, Clonmany Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan Joseph Boland, Killygordon Marie […]
Woman (80s) injured in Buncrana collision passes away
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN (80s) who was seriously injured in a collision in Buncrana last week has passed away. Rose Byrne, of 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana was one of two pedestrians involved in a collision with a car on Main Street, Buncrana on Tuesday, January 14. Advertisement Ms Byrne was seriously injured in the […]
100 years on, special commemoration planned for Owencarrow rail disaster
By Róise Collins PLANS are well underway for the commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the Owencarrow rail disaster later this month. A memorial service organised by the Creeslough Community Association will take place at the site between Barnes Gap and Creeslough where on January 30, 1925 high winds derailed two rail coaches killing […]
Top musicians to perform at ‘A Night for Kinnycally Hall’
A stellar line-up of traditional Irish musicians will perform in a fundraising concert for Kinnycally Hall on Saturday night, January 25 at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Visiting fiddlers include Siobhan Peoples from Ennis, a daughter of the renowned Tommy Peoples (1948 – 2018), who came from Kinnycally, outside St Johnston. There’s also Bríd […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: Laura embracing new opportunities with FinTrU
Laura McGonagle worked for 16 years in banking, but just over two years ago took on a new challenge with FinTrU in Letterkenny. She’s been speaking with Paul Bradley. Hi Laura, could you tell us a little about yourself please. Of course! I’m originally from Flemingstown, Convoy. I graduated from the University of Ulster in […]
COLUMN: Free HRT scheme delayed – women deserve better
by Sabrina Sweeney For the thousands of women depending on the promise of free hormone replacement therapy (HRT) from this month, the government’s decision to delay the scheme is a slap in the face and a disappointing start to the New Year. The October budget allocated €20 million to make HRT products free from January […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com JANUARY 18, 1975 – 50 years ago ROUGH SEAS HALT SEARCH FOR MISSING FOUR THE heavy gale force winds which have lashed the coast line since the […]
A year on and our son still has no crèche place
By Róise Collins FINDING childcare is an enormous challenge facing families across Donegal. This week research by Early Childhood Ireland revealed that there are more than 1,300 children on waiting lists for crèche and pre-school spaces across the county, with fewer than 100 spaces available. Advertisement These figures offered a shocking insight into the stark […]
Nurse denied adequate rest breaks awarded €9,380 in WRC ruling
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL nurse has been awarded €9,380 after a complaint she lodged to the Workplace Relations Commission claiming that HSE North West failed to provide her with rest breaks was upheld. The HSE has been ordered to pay the sum to Ms Gallagher. Advertisement It follows a recent WRC hearing and adjudication, which took place over […]