By Dionne Meehan THE cousin of a young Letterkenny woman who passed away earlier this month is preparing to run the Paris Marathon in her memory. Cara Hannon passed away suddenly from a catastrophic cardiac event at just 23-years-old on Tuesday, March 4. Now, her cousin, Leitrim woman, Megan Hannon, is preparing to honour her […]
Ruby Druce to be laid to rest on Sunday
The funeral of Ireland’s oldest person, Castlefinn woman Ruby Druce will take place on Sunday. Ms Druce died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents George and Lizzie, husband Jim, brothers Geordie and James, sisters Maggie and Molly, her niece Margo and nephew Tony. Advertisement Survived by her nieces Carmel […]
Popular barman remembered for ‘contagious warmth and kindness’
By Róise Collins A large crowd gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Derrybeg on Thursday morning to bid farewell to beloved Gaoth Dobhair man, Michael Gerard Roarty. The vast congregation that filled the pews was a testament to the respect and affection Michael, the popular barman, had earned over the years. Advertisement Father Brian Ó […]
Ireland’s oldest person has passed away at 109 years old
By Dionne Meehan IRELAND’S oldest person, Castlefinn woman Ruby Druce, has passed away. Advertisement Named as Ireland’s oldest person last August following the death of Galway woman Phyllis Furness, Ms Druce celebrated her 109th birthday on New Year’s Eve. Born and raised in Castlefinn, Ruby came to live in Letterkenny with her niece Margo […]
Six Donegal garda stations without an assigned Garda
A NEW report has found that six garda stations in Donegal are without an assigned Garda. The analysis by the Irish Independent revealed that nationally, the number of small rural stations without an assigned officer increased from nine to 56 last year. The analysis of figures from the Department of Justice also reveals that close to a […]
Weather: Dry and mostly cloudy day
THIS morning will be dry and mostly cloudy. During this afternoon, showers or longer spells of rain will develop. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with mostly light or variable breezes. Fresh to […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Lucas MacDonald 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 Saturday, March 15, 1975 Farmers oppose Gweedore airstrip “We are holding on to our grazing lands and will continue our traditional type of farming. We will […]
Applications now open for the National Lottery Good Cause Awards 2025
THE National Lottery has officially launched this year’s National Lottery Good Causes Awards, which honours the inspiring work and achievements of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland, who, with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding, have had an extraordinary impact on their local communities. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, […]
Launch of Swilly Sisters’ Shed full of warmth and friendship
RATHMULLAN was the place to be recently as locals gathered to celebrate the launch of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed which took place on International Women’s Day Almost 70 people were in attendance at the launch whilst others sent their apologies. The Swilly Sisters’ Shed is an open group for women aged 18 and over from […]
Rathmullan watersports school sails away with national award
RATHMULLAN Sailing and Watersports School collected the prestigious Training Centre of the Year accolade at the annual Irish Sailing awards ceremony held recently. Singled out from over 110 training centres around the country, this award puts a spotlight on Rathmullan, watersports and a small, yet busy community enterprise. In 2009, some enterprising residents of Rathmullan […]