GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a man was struck from behind by an unknown male in Ballybofey, causing him to fall as a result of the blow. On Sunday, February 2 at approximately 2.35am gardaí were alerted to the fact that a man had been injured and required an ambulance at Navenny Street, Ballybofey. Upon […]
Rise in patients treated on trolleys
by Louise Doyle THERE was a 55 per cent increase in the number of people treated in Letterkenny University Hospital without a bed last month compared with January 2006. That’s according to latest Trolley Watch analysis figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Advertisement According to the figures, 320 patients were treated without […]
N14 at Feddyglass remains closed
A SECTION of the N14 between Whitecross and Feddyglass junctions remains closed today. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes via Ballindrait to Raphoe and St Johnston to Rosgier. An update on the re-opening of this road will be provided this evening, Tuesday, February 4.
Weather: Sunshine and showers for Donegal
TODAY will start off wet with persistent rain, which will gradually clear by mid-morning. Sunshine and showers will follow, some heavy with hail possible. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with long clear spells as showers become isolated early in the night and become confined to coastal areas. […]
Final arguments in Donegal woman’s murder trial to be heard today
FINAL arguments in the long-running trial in India of a man charged with raping and murdering a Donegal woman will be heard today. The body of Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer in March 2017 in a field in a remote area of Goa. The 28-year-old had been raped and murdered. Advertisement A local man, […]
I can ‘never forgive’ my son’s killers, says Oran’s mum
THE mother of eight-year-old Oran Doherty says she ‘hopes and prays’ the Omagh Bombing Inquiry will give the families of those killed some answers on whether the disaster could have been prevented. Oran, who was from Buncrana, was one of 31 people, including unborn twins, killed in the 1998 Real IRA attack. Bernie Doherty, whose […]
Donegal boy ‘personified’ hope after 1998 peace deal
One of the youngest victims of the Omagh bombing ‘personified’ the hope created by the Good Friday Agreement, the inquiry into the atrocity was told today. Shaun McLaughlin was 12 years old when he was killed along with 30 other people, including unborn twins, on August 15, 1998. Shaun was part of a group from […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives of the Donegal News to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. FEBRUARY 4, 2000 PROTEST AT JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Members of the Convoy Free Presbyterian Church staged a protest outside An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny on Wednesday night against the production of the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Led by […]
Power outages continue to cause disruption in Donegal
By Dionne Meehan TEN days after Storm Éowyn, approximately 1,250 customers remain without power across the county. As restoration work continues, skilled technicians from counterparts in Austria, Finland, France and Britain are on the ground in the worst impacted areas supporting ESB Networks crews. Advertisement Further support from Germany, Netherlands and Norway is expected to […]
Funeral today of workplace accident victim
By Dionne Meehan A MAN in his 60s who died following a workplace accident in Donegal last week will be laid to rest in Fermanagh today. Gerry Keown, of Carnmore, Roscor, Bellek passed away following a fatal accident at a premises in Ballyshannon last Wednesday, January 29. Advertisement Mr Keown’s remains will arrive in St John […]