“She fell in love with Donegal” – Omagh Bomb victim


by Alan Rodgers THE sister of a young Spanish woman killed in the Omagh bomb atrocity has spoken about the devastating impact her death has had on their family. Rocio Abad Ramos, known as ‘Peke’ – meaning ‘Little One’ – was just 23-years-old when she was killed in the 1998 attack. A talented athlete, she […]

Speed limits to be slashed in Finn Valley


by Chris Ashmore A SIGNIFICANT reduction in speed limits in towns and villages throughout the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District Council area is on the cards. In particular, many roads will see their maximum speed limit slashed from 50kph to 30kph. Advertisement It’s all part of seeping reforms in a bid to make our roads safer. Maximum […]

Exhibition celebrates the lives of Donegal women


by Evelyn Cullen TODAY, Donegal women are among the most educated and independent women in the world, enjoying freedoms and status equal to men. In December, a Donegal County Council Gender Pay Gap Report showed that women on average occupy higher paid roles than men in the council. But it wasn’t always this way. Advertisement […]

Boil water notice remains in place for Glenties and Ardara supply


UISCE Éireann customers in Glenties in Ardara have been reminded that a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers remains in place. Following on from Storm Éowyn, the notice was issued on Friday, January 24, due to deterioration in the raw water quality impacting the treatment process at the water treatment plant. Drinking […]

Ballyshannon workplace accident victim named


By Dionne Meehan  A MAN in his 60s who died following a workplace accident in Ballyshannon earlier this week has been named as Fermanagh native Gerry Keown. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal workplace accident at a premises in Ballyshannon at approximately 1pm on Wednesday, January 29. Advertisement Mr McKeown, of Carnmore, Roscor, […]

Bank holiday warning to road users


by Caolagh Grimes An Garda Síochána and The Road Safety Authority are appealing to the public to use the roads with care over the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend. An extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation will take place throughout this St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend. It began yesterday and will run until 7am on Tuesday. […]

Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells 


ANY early frost or ice patches will clear this morning leaving a mostly dry day with sunny spells and isolated showers. It will turn cloudier towards the evening with drizzle and mist moving into some Atlantic coastal areas. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees with lights winds. Advertisement Tonight will be rather breezy with […]

People urged to donate blood at upcoming Donegal clinics


PEOPLE in Donegal are being urged to consider donating blood in the wake of Storm Éowyn, which has left supplies very low. The urgent call has been made by the Irish Blood and Transfusion Service (IBTS) The IBTS is asking for immediate public and donor support to help recover the national blood supply, with current supplies under […]

Water supply restored to almost 25,000 customers in Donegal


UISCE Éireann crews have successfully returned water supply to more than 24,750 customers across Donegal following the impact of Storm Éyown. Less than 250 premises in Donegal were without water yesterday as efforts continued to restore water. The affected areas includes a small number of customers in The Haw Lifford, Altor and Keelogues areas on […]