by Louise Doyle “IT was a godsend gardaí were there. It doesn’t bear thinking about what could have happened if they weren’t.” Those were the words of Letterkenny Mayor Councillor Gerry McMonagle yesterday, speaking in the wake of a shocking incident on the grounds of the Church of the Irish Martyrs on Sunday. Advertisement Five men […]
NATIONAL: Irishman is believed to have died while fighting in Ukraine
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An Irishman is thought to have died while fighting in Ukraine. Alex Ryzhuk (20) was serving on the frontline with the Ukrainian Armed Forces when he was reportedly hit by a Russian shell. He is now officially missing and presumed dead.
Road resurfacing to commence at Dore junction today
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DONEGAL County Council will be carrying out road resurfacing works at Dore junction R-257/N56 today and tomorrow, Friday, August 23. Traffic management will be in place and delays can be expected. Donegal County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Weather forecast: Sunny spells for Donegal
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FOLLOWING Hurricane Ernesto’s visit yesterday, according to Met Éireann, any remaining rain and drizzle is expected to clear this morning. As the day goes on, there will be sunny spells followed by a few showers. Coming into the evening, it will become mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Advertisement There will be moderate […]
Donegal Weather: A wet night ahead and a soggy start tomorrow
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By Tara McCormack DONEGAL should prepare for a wet and blustery night as heavy rain is set to dominate the weather, continuing into the early hours of Thursday. Light rain will begin around 8 p.m., gradually intensifying as the night progresses. Advertisement According to Met Éireann, the weather will worsen overnight, with significant rainfall expected, […]
Flood warning prompts temporary closure of Donegal Town carpark
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The Donegal Town Pier Carpark will be temporarily closed at various times over the next 24 hours due to an anticipated combination of high tides, storm surges, and heavy rainfall. These weather conditions pose a significant flood risk, prompting local authorities to take precautionary measures. The carpark will first close this evening from 6:30 p.m. […]
#LoveDonegal day is back and it’s time to showcase why Donegal has it all
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By Tara McCormack DONEGAL’S biggest global celebration is back! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 25th September, as #LoveDonegal Day returns with the aim to surpass last year’s phenomenal success. Whether you’re a proud Donegal native or simply someone who holds a special place in your heart for this beautiful county, this is your chance to […]
533 fines issued for parking on footpaths in Donegal in 2023
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THERE were 533 parking on footpath fines issued in Donegal in 2023. The findings come following the publishing of a survey, carried out nationally, by Vision Ireland. The survey explores blind or visually impaired people’s experiences of footpath obstacles. Advertisement Cars parked on footpaths have an adverse impact on the ability of people who are […]
‘The pain and heartache never go away’ – Geraldine Mullan’s emotional tribute on anniversary of road tragedy
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Geraldine Mullan has paid a heart-wrenching tribute to her late husband and children on their fourth anniversary. Four years ago, on August 20, 2020, storm Ellen battered the county bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall. At 10pm that evening, Ms Mullan, her husband, John (49) and their two children Tomás (14) and six-year-old […]
Journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty dies aged 80
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Journalist, author and feminist activist Nell McCafferty (80) has died. She passed away this morning, Wednesday, August 21 at a nursing home in Donegal. Born in Derry in 1944, Ms McCafferty grew up in the Bogside. Advertisement During her studies in Queens University, she got involved in civil rights politics. She spent time teaching briefly […]