Four Donegal Ulster Bank branches will close today


FOUR of Donegal’s Ulster Bank branches will cease to exist from today (Friday). It is a year since the financial giant announced it was commencing a phased withdrawal from the Irish market. Twelve branches closed on Friday with a second wave of shutdowns scheduled for lunchtime today. Among the 13 outlets closing nationally are Ballybofey, Buncrana, […]

Video captures beautifully Paddy’s epic swim challenge


A STUNNING video has been released chronicling Arranmore pensioner Paddy Conaghan’s Ducking and Driving challenge. The 82-year-old got back into the water in December to embark on his second chilly charity mission. His original plunge which took him to ports and piers the entire circumference of the island raised over €112,000 for Gemma’s Legacy of […]

Funeral takes place today of Daena Tighe


The funeral takes place today of Daena Tighe. The 21-year-old woman from Buncrana had been reported missing, having last been seen on Friday, January 6, on Cockhill Road in the town at midday. Gardai launched an appeal to help find the young woman, but sadly this search was stood down on Tuesday following the discovery of Daena’s […]

Gardai urge patience over High Road closure


MOTORISTS are being urged to be patient following the closure of a Letterkenny road for six weeks. The High Road closed on Monday and will remain shut for a six-week period. Diversions are in place via New Line Road/ Glencar Road and Market Square/Main Street are in place. A garda spokesperson said: “We ask all road […]

Gaoth Dobhair student on new TG4 series


Gaoth Dobhair student and champion cyclist Clodagh Ní Gallchóir is to feature in a new TG4 series, Céim Chun Cinn which airs tonight, Thursday 12 January at 8pm. The series follows four students from across the country throughout the academic year to give a unique insight into the fun, pressures, joys and tribulations of life in […]

ShopLK gift card sales smash €4 million barrier


SALES of ShopLK gift vouchers have topped €4 million. Last year saw a 34 per-cent rise in the popularity of the shopping initiative which took it past the milestone figure. ShopLK has gone from strength to strength since being launched in 2004 by Letterkenny Chamber. It moved to gift card format in 2015 and sales have increased year […]

Wind warning upgraded to status orange


Met Éireann has upgraded their wind warning to status orange for Donegal with  gale force westerly winds expected this afternoon. Issuing the severe weather warning the forecaster said: “Gale force westerly winds for a time this afternoon and evening with some severe and damaging gusts. Winds will reach storm force in coastal areas.” The public […]

TD raises concerns over future of NowDoc


Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has raised concerns for the future of the out-of-hours GP service NowDoc. This comes after news that a review into out-of-hours services in the region is currently being carried out. Possible changes to the operation of the out-of-hours service in the North-West could see Caredoc, who supply GPs for the NowDoc […]

First anniversary of the murder of Ashling Murphy


TODAY marks the first anniversary of the murder of Offaly teacher Ashling Murphy. The 23-year-old primary school teacher and traditional Irish musician was attacked and killed while jogging along the Grand Canal outside Tullamore on the afternoon of January 12, 2022. Jozef Puska, 31, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, County Offaly, is charged with her murder. He […]