By Caolagh Grimes POPULAR British comedians, Babatunde Aléshé and Finlay Christie have tried their hand at sea stack climbing in Donegal as part of a new tourism promotion. The duo are fronting a Tourism Ireland campaign titled ‘Coast to Coast: The Scenic Route’ to highlight the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route’s staggering […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Lifford woman who died in Tyrone collision
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the Donegal woman who died following a fatal road collision near Omagh over the weekend. 82-year-old Bernadette Cranley (pictured) from Lifford lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday. Her funeral Mass will take place at St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford on Thursday afternoon. Advertisement Police confirmed […]
Teachers share learning in new Education Centre in Letterkenny
TEACHERS from seven post primary schools recently came together in the new Donegal Education Support Centre now based in Letterkenny, to share their experience and learning from a two year programme called ‘Teaching & Learning for the 21st Century” (TL21). The workshops were based on a Continuing Professional Development programme for teachers and school leaders […]
Bus Éireann apologise over ‘ghost’ service
by Chris Ashmore BUS Éireann has apologised for an error in a press release regarding a ‘ghost’ bus service from Dublin Airport to Letterkenny that does not exist. A new timetable for the Expressway Route 32 service between Letterkenny and the capital, via Dublin Airport, was introduced yesterday (Sunday). Advertisement Announcing details of the updated […]
Active Travel projects in Letterkenny to be opposed
By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor believes that now is not the time to proceed with a number of Active Travel projects in Letterkenny as the town is choking with traffic congestion. The topic is expected to generate some lively debate at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford, where councillors will be asked […]
Weather: Wet day with scattered showers and some sunny spells
TODAY there will be scattered showers and some sunny spells at first, but becoming cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain through the day. The rain will turn heavy at times during the late afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in moderate winds, becoming strong at times. Advertisement Tonight, rain will […]
Donegal woman dies in collision outside Omagh
A DONEGAL woman has tragically died following a two-vehicle collision outside Omagh on Saturday. Police have confirmed that Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley (pictured), aged 82 and from Lifford, Co Donegal, was the driver of a silver Toyota Vitz involved in the crash. She sadly died at the scene. Advertisement The collision occurred at around 12.30pm on the Mellon […]
Childhood sweethearts to forever couple
By Paul McElwee IT was almost serendipitous; when they were placed side-by-side at Rosses Community School, neither Declan Ward or Amie Walsh knew where it would lead but, across the years – and desks – the Donegal couple’s love grew to the point where they became husband and wife in a glittering ceremony at the beginning […]
Donegal author’s debut novel examines life in pre-divorce Ireland
by Louise Doyle A CONFIDENT debut novel by Donegal author Alan Murrin set in the 1990s when divorce was still illegal in Ireland delves into the lives of three women trapped by marriage. The Coast Road is set against the backdrop of pre-divorce Ireland, exploring societal constraints placed on women. Advertisement It follows the lives of […]
Brothers had to be pepper sprayed following Letterkenny hotel fracas
TWO brothers have appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged in connection with a fracas at a local hotel which led to them having to be pepper sprayed by gardaí. John Burns (60) of 7a Rosapenna Street, Belfast, was charged with two counts of public order following the incident outside the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on October […]