THE family priest of tragically killed James McHugh and his wife Noreen has said the couple “lived for each other”. Donegal 1992 All-Ireland hero James died, aged 62, on Monday in a road traffic collision in Co Cavan. His wife Noreen was seriously injured and was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin but tragically died […]
Businesses want crisis Council talks to solve traffic woes
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By Sean Murphy OFFICIALS at Donegal County Council have been asked for urgent talks about ongoing traffic problems in the county’s largest town. Companies such as Letterkenny Cabs have complained for years about congestion in Letterkenny – and has now warned that legal and safety concerns have reached crisis point. Advertisement Its managing director Shaun Gallagher […]
Domestic violence support group assures victims “you are not alone”
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A LEADING support group has urged victims to remember that suffering domestic violence is not their fault. Donegal Domestic Violence Services (DDVS) issued the assurances to tell women in need that they are “not alone”. A spokesperson said: “Women in Donegal, you don’t have to face domestic abuse alone. Advertisement “Domestic abuse doesn’t always leave visible […]
Funeral arrangements announced for James and Noreen McHugh
Funeral details have been announced for James and Noreen McHugh. The married couple, who were both in their 60s, tragically lost their lives in a road traffic collision in Co Cavan on Monday afternoon. James McHugh, from Kilcar and a member of the All-Ireland-winning Donegal team in 1992, was fatally injured in the collision. He […]
Historical Society explore local connections at Colebrook Park
THE long links between the Brooke family and Donegal were recalled when the County Donegal Historical Society visited Colebrooke Park country house near Fivemiletown, Co Tyrone on Sunday. More than thirty Society members made the trip and were given a tour of the house and gardens by Alan Brooke, 3rd Viscount Brookeborough, with his wife […]
James and Noreen’s deaths are an ‘unimaginable tragedy’
Tributes have continued to be paid to James and Noreen McHugh following their tragic deaths in a road crash in Cavan earlier this week. James McHugh, from Kilcar, a member of the All-Ireland-winning Donegal team in 1992, was fatally injured in the collision on Monday afternoon. He was the driver of a car involved in […]
UPDATE: Number of people brought to hospital after Lifford collision
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision near Lifford. The collision, involving a van and two cars, occurred at approximately 12.30pm. A number of people were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time. Advertisement The road is currently […]
Donegal triumphs at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026
TALENTED Donegal participants triumphed across a broad range of categories at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast. There was delight for Maghery Fife and Drum Band as they won their tenth consecutive All-Ireland title in the over 18 Flute Marching Bands category. The band shared that “history has been written” with their remarkable win. Advertisement Both […]
Sadness at funeral of tragic motorcyclist
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Priest told victims’ children that dad is reunited with wife who died in 2023 THERE were heartbreaking scenes at the funeral of a tragically killed motorcyclist who sadly died last weekend. Anthony McBride, from Ards in Creeslough, was fatally injured on the N56 at Termon around 4.30pm last Friday. Advertisement Tragically, the motorcyclist in his […]
Heritage Week to span over 150 events in Donegal
DONEGAL is preparing for another exciting National Heritage Week, with more than 150 events taking place across the county from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 23. This year’s theme, ‘Heritage at Risk’, encourages people to celebrate and protect the places, traditions, skills, wildlife and stories that make our communities unique. From guided walks, talks, […]