THE funeral of a Lifford businessman who passed away as a result of a work place accident will take place today. Stephen Martin, of Carricknaslate, passed away in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, May 14. He was the owner of Martin Tyres, which is located on Bridge Street Lifford. Advertisement A Service will take place […]
Castlefinn teen marks nine years since life-saving transplant
AS 19-year-old Matthew Doherty from Castlefinn gets ready to sit his Leaving Certificate this June, he’s celebrating far more than an academic milestone – this year also marks nine years since he received a life-saving kidney transplant that gave him a second chance at life. Diagnosed in infancy with atypical HUS (haemolytic uraemic syndrome), a […]
Rathmullan footpath repairs on the way
JUST over €50,000 had been allocated for footpath repairs in Rathmullan. The news has been welcomed by Cllr. Pauric McGarvey who had tabled a motion at last week’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council saying that there was an “urgent need” for the repair and upgrading of many footpaths in the town. He said that […]
Traffic delays expected on Saturday as Donegal take on Tyrone
MOTORISTS are being advised to expect traffic delays on Saturday as Donegal take on Tyrone in the Round 1 of the Senior All-Ireland Championship. The match will take place in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Throw-in is at 7pm. “Please expect traffic delays both before and after the match. While we endeavour to assist traffic movement as […]
Man assaulted by five males in Downings
GARDAÍ are investigating a report of an alleged assault that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning after a man was assaulted by a group of four or five males unknown to him. The man has been walking from Downings in the direction of the Coastguard Cottages at Kinnalargy at 3.45am when he was attacked. […]
Relay for Life buzz is growing ahead of Saturday’s event
By Caolagh Grimes THE Relay for Life buzz is growing in anticipation of the charity event on Saturday. The fundraiser will take place at the ATU from 4pm on Saturday and will be running for 24 hours. Relay for life is the largest cancer fundraiser across the globe, it has been taking place in Donegal […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with some sunshine
THIS morning will be mainly dry with some sunshine. This afternoon showers will develop in many areas. Some will be heavy with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Advertisement They’ll gradually die out around nightfall. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees with light or variable breezes. Tonight, any lingering showers will die out and […]
Family and friends celebrate the memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan
THE beautiful weather throughout Friday added to what was a very special day for the family and many friends of Mary Rose Dullaghan, whose memory was celebrated with a charity golf day at Letterkenny Golf Club. Mary Rose (née Kelly) from Cashelreagh, Newmills, passed away after a brave battle with illness last August. The day of […]
Daniel O’Donnell to take extended break from touring amid health challenges
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL singer Daniel O’Donnell has revealed that he will be taking an extended break from touring. After much reflection, the decision was driven by recent health challenges the star has faced over the past few years. Advertisement “This decision was not made lightly,” a spokesperson began. “It is driven by the health […]
Wide-ranging speed limit changes just around the corner
by Chris Ashmore THE most wide-ranging and radical changes to speed limits in many towns and villages in Donegal are just around the corner. Donegal County Council is planning to slash the speed limit in what are known as “urban core centres” to just 30 km/h. Most of these areas are currently 50 km/h. Advertisement According […]