THOUSANDS of people in Donegal will cast their ballot in the general election tomorrow. With five seats up for grabs in the tightly contested constituency and 20 keen candidates, much dialogue has been given as to how the votes will go, but there is uncertainty. Polling suggests that Sinn Féin’s TD Pearse Doherty is again […]
Weather: Frosty start to the morning with patches of fog
THERE will be a frosty start to the morning with areas of fog causing some difficult travelling conditions. Cloud will build through the morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle moving in by afternoon. The rain will be accompanied by fresh to strong and gusty winds. Advertisement The rain will turn generally light and patchy […]
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located safe and well
A DONEGAL teenager who was reported missing on Thursday, November 21 has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Nicole Doyle (15) after she went missing from Churchill in the early hours of Thursday, November 21. Gardaí later confirmed that she had been located. A garda spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána […]
Weather: Cold and frosty day
THERE will be a cold and frosty start to the day with foggy patches in some areas. Sunny spells will develop during the day but fog may be stubborn to clear in some parts. Highs of just 3 to 7 degrees, but colder where any fog lingers through the day. Advertisement Tonight will be cold […]
Car stolen from Lifford health centre car park
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a car from the health centre car park in Lifford on Saturday last between 7.30pm and 10pm. The car in question is a silver Kia Rio registration number ’10 SO 1134’. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anybody who may have observed this car being driven between those times […]
Uisce Éireann repairs major burst in Letterkenny
WATER supply has returned to Uisce Éireann customers in the south of Letterkenny following a significant burst on the network. The leak had resulted in low pressure and disruptions for some customers in Bomany, Newmills, Roughan, Tullygay, Conwal and surrounding areas in recent days. However, complex repairs were completed last night and supply has returned […]
Third person dies following Castlefinn collision
By Dionne Meehan A MAN (70s), who was seriously injured in a road traffic collision that claimed the lives of two others in Donegal on Friday night, has sadly passed away. The man sustained serious injuries when the car he was travelling in collided with a Ford Focus at Liscooley near Castlefinn at around 10pm […]
New book celebrates 50 years of Glenree Sports Club
by Evelyn Cullen Mr John Cronin, the president of Athletics Ireland was one distinguished guest among many, who attended the launch of the book Glenree Sports Club: 50 years, at the Carrigart hotel on Saturday afternoon last. “It’s a great privilege to stand here today as President of Athletics Ireland and proud member of Glenree […]
Two friends killed in Donegal collision to be laid rest later this week
By Dionne Meehan TWO friends who died following a fatal road collision in Donegal on Friday night will be laid to rest later this week. Castlederg men Ryan Glen (25) and Gordy Galbraith (30s) died when the Ford Focus car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Kia Sportage at Liscooley […]
Weather: Temperatures to plummet tonight
TODAY will be dry and sunny for most. However, a few showers will affect coastal parts. Highest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry apart from a few coastal showers. Frost developing as temperatures fall between -3 to 1 degrees. Patches of mist and fog also developing in mostly light […]