ANY frost, ice, mist and fog will clear this morning, leaving a largely dry and sunny day. It will become hazy through the afternoon. Highest temperatures will be 7 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry at first with clear spells. Outbreaks of rain or drizzle will spread from the west later. Lowest temperatures […]
Danny remembered as an ‘angel sent from heaven’
By Dionne Meehan BABY Danny McLaughlin was remembered as “an angel sent from Heaven” at his requiem Mass on Tuesday. Danny, of Tirargus, Trentagh, Churchill, was just months away from his second birthday when he passed away on Sunday. Advertisement Born with an inoperable brain tumour, he received constant care from both his family and a team […]
Funeral to take place tomorrow of man who died in farm tragedy
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place tomorrow for Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham who died in a farm accident in Newtowncunningham on Monday. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at approximately 1pm on Monday. Mr Roulston, who was in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Advertisement […]
Údarás na Gaeltachta to host exciting event in Croithlí Distillery next week
AN EXCITING event exploring how our ancient heritage, wild landscape and vibrant community spirit continue to shape life in Donegal will take place in Crolly next week. Údarás na Gaeltachta is proud to host ‘Believe in Home: How Donegal’s Spirit Shapes us’, an evening to explore the many ways a sense of place not only […]
Locum consultant neurologist is appointed at LUH
By Dionne Meehan THE Health Service Executive has confirmed the appointment of a locum consultant neurologist for Letterkenny University Hospital. It comes as new figures revealed that almost 800 people are on the waiting list for an appointment, almost 300 of whom have been waiting for their appointment for over 12 months. Advertisement In October last […]
Letterkenny councillor has major concerns over Active Travel proposals
By Chris Ashmore RADICAL plans to transform the appearance of some of Letterkenny’s busiest roads with a network of paths and cycleways could backfire, it has been claimed. Donegal County Council could spend in the region of €6 million plus on a variety of Active Travel schemes in the town. Advertisement These are designed to […]
Girlfriend of Charles Dooher renews appeal for information
By Dionne Meehan THE girlfriend of a Lifford man who was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack in his home just over a month ago has renewed an appeal for information. Charles Dooher (26) sustained catastrophic injuries following the attack by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20. Advertisement Mr […]
Weather: Cold morning with some frost and icy patches
This morning will be cold with some frost and icy patches. Today will be mainly dry with plenty of sunshine and just a few passing light showers. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees with light west to northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with long clear spells and isolated light showers. Frost […]
Popular Letterkenny man remembered as a ‘gentleman’
THERE has been deep sadness locally following the passing of Letterkenny man Brian Connolly. The former St Eunan’s Letterkenny student was a well-known barman in Offaly, having moved there some years ago. Mr Connolly, of Ballicknahee, Clara, Offaly, passed away peacefully in Tullamore Hospital surrounded by his loving family, friends and co-workers on Monday, February 17. […]
Views wanted on plans to improve road safety in Donegal
A public information event will be held tomorrow about plans to improve road safety in Donegal Town. The Safe Routes to School Programme was developed in partnership with the National Transport Authority and Green-Schools in 2020 as a response to the need to support schools to increase pupils walking and cycling to school. Donegal County […]