THIS morning, cloud and outbreaks of rain will quickly clear southwards. This will be followed by sunny spells and scattered showers. Temperatures will be cool and breezy with the highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with a fresh and gusty west to northwest wind. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells […]
Portsalon Pier and Bunbeg Harbour Pontoon officially opened by Minister Charlie McConalogue
Today marked the official opening of the newly refurbished Portsalon Pier and the Bunbeg Harbour Pontoon by Donegal Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. The projects, part of a broader €19.1 million investment across 23 capital projects in Donegal, saw significant financial backing. A total of €1.7 million was spent on the […]
UPDATE: Traffic lights on Polestar roundabout repaired
Donegal County Council has announced that the traffic signals at Polestar Roundabout have been successfully repaired and are now fully operational. The lights, which had previously experienced faults, have been restored to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow at this key junction. Motorists are advised to remain cautious as traffic returns to normal patterns.
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, September 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Donna McDermott, Ballymacarthur, Greencastle – Packidy ( Denis) Boyle, Lr. Keadue, Burtonport Advertisement – Mary Sarah Gallagher, Adderwell, Doochary – Georgina Doherty (née Long), Dublin and Bruckless – Evan Craig, Muff – Patrick Joseph (Joe) Reilly, Kerrykeel – Patrica Devine, Lifford and Strabane Donna McDermott, Ballymacarthur, […]
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter prepares for the most magical Culture Night
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter is set to come alive on Friday, September 20th, as Culture Night returns with a lineup of exciting events. Marking the most magical night of the year, Culture Night is a celebration of arts, heritage, and community, and this year’s festivities promise to be more captivating than ever before. The highlight of […]
Great buzz and a big turn-out for Booker Prizewinner
ALMOST 100 literature fans turned out to a recent evening to the community library in Carndonagh for a fascinating talk featuring the current Laureat
Funeral arrangements of latest road victim confirmed
By Dionne Meehan THE woman who died in Friday’s horrific road collision at Quigley’s Point will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Greencastle’s Donna McDermott, aged in her 30s, was the fifth person to die on the county’s roads in just 13 days. Advertisement Ms McDermott died when the car in which she was a […]
HSE marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
THE HSE is marking international World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place tomorrow, by highlighting actions that can help us to start a conversation, spread a message of hope and save more lives from suicide in Ireland. The global call to action for World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 is to ‘Change the Narrative’ and #StartTheConversation. […]
Arranmore RNLI perform medical evacuation from the island to Burtonport
Arranmore RNLI crew celebrated the official opening of their new station on Saturday, amid sunshine and with friends from near and far. After the ceremony was over the crew went home for a well-earned rest, or so they thought. Having just finished dinner, relief coxswain, Trevor Devereux from Kilmore Quay in Wexford had to launch […]
Ballybofey awash with colour yesterday for Kym’s Kolour Run
BALLYBOFEY was awash with colour and laughter yesterday as Kym’s Kolour Run took place in the town. This event is held every year in memory of Kym Harley, to raise funds for local causes. Pictured is an extremely colourful Sergeant Seanie Rogers from the Castlefinn Garda Station. He was on hand to ensure that everybody […]