Pope Francis’ final resting place has special Donegal link


By Louise Doyle HUNDREDS of thousands of people will attend Pope Francis’ funeral tomorrow in St Peter’s Square at 10am, while closer to home many households across the county will watch the proceedings on television to bid farewell to the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church. Mourners have been paying their respects to […]

Donegal man barred from North after repeated bail breaches


A DONEGAL man has been banned from entering the North after repeatedly breaching bail conditions set by the High Court. Joe Lynch, of St Johnston, appeared before Strabane Magistrates Court last Thursday, where the court heard he had entered the Strabane area on three separate occasions despite being prohibited from doing so. Prosecutors told the […]

Council dismiss suggestions it did not fulfil consultation obligations


By Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has dismissed suggestions it did not fulfil its obligations into a transboundary consultation over controversial plans for a large underground goldmine in Tyrone. A long-awaited public inquiry into the plans came to a pause in January when a submission by Donegal-based environmental consultancy group, Defending Environmental Wealth (DEW) brought to the fore […]

Renewed water conservation appeal for Ramelton, Milford, and Kerrykeel


Uisce Éireann customers in Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel are being urged to continue to conserve water due to ongoing low water levels at Lough Colmcille, the area’s water source.  Customers are being asked to be mindful of their water usage, allow supply to catch up with demand and enable reservoirs to fully replenish. High usage can […]

Protest demanding improved cancer services to be held outside LUH tomorrow


By Dionne Meehan A DEMONSTRATION advocating for enhanced cancer services will take place outside Letterkenny University Hospital tomorrow, Saturday, April 26. Organised by Clonmany woman, Roseena Toner, this protest will see crowds gather for a third time outside LUH to highlight the need for upgraded cancer services in the county. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal […]

Gardaí insist road safety message not being driven home


By Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal have said they do not believe the message of road safety is being driven home, following 16 arrests during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend policing operation. The An Garda Síochána enforcement operation over the Bank Holiday weekend commenced at 7am on Thursday, April 17 and it concluded at 7am on Tuesday, […]

20 Air Ambulance Missions carried out in Donegal last year


DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has emphasised the crucial role of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which carried out 20 missions in the county last year. The Air Ambulance responds to a wide variety of critical incidents across Ireland. Missions frequently involve significant trauma resulting from falls, road traffic collisions as well as medical emergencies. Advertisement The […]

Stunning Marblehill beachside property goes on the market


A STUNNING beachside home in Marblehill has gone on the market. ‘Umerafree’ has a premium location, gorgeous decor and stunning features. Auctioneers Raineys have set a price of €1,250,000 on the five bedroom and four bathroom property. Advertisement The property agent says ‘Umerafree’ is nestled in one of Donegal’s most exclusive coastal enclaves, offering a […]

Glenveagh cook fondly remembered at Funeral Mass


CHURCHILL woman Nellie Gallagher has been remembered as a renowned cook and adoring granny at her Funeral Mass which took place at St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan on Tuesday morning. Just weeks ago the 95 year old featured in the Donegal News when a new restaurant, named in her honour opened at the Glenveagh Visitor Centre. […]