FAMILY and friends from around the world will gather on Arranmore this weekend to celebrate Bridget Ward’s remarkable 100th birthday. The party, hosted at Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh, the island’s community centre, will welcome guests from Canada, the United States, Scotland, the Isle of Wight, Spain and the mainland. The centenarian, known for her sharp […]
Weather alert: Freezing rain forecast for Donegal
WITH the ongoing drop in temperatures showing no sign of improvement, a new weather alert, this time for freezing rain, has been issued for Donegal. Donegal County Council is advising of a potential weather alert with the possibility of freezing rain from 8am on Saturday, January 17. The council is warning that roads could potentially […]
Overnight water restrictions to be imposed for large area of East Donegal
HOUSEHOLDERS and businesses in a wide area of East Donegal are to be hit with overnight water restrictions amid calls for people to make efforts to conserve water. Customers supplied by the main reservoir in Lough Mourne and Corradooey Reservoir in the Twin Towns, Crossroads, Convoy, Lifford and Rossgier areas may experience low pressure or […]
Planners seek further information on proposed changes to Letterkenny shop
PLANNERS have sought further information on proposed plans for a a development at one of Letterkenny’s most loved shops. Anthony Delap lodged plans in November last, seeking permission for a number of changes to Clarke’s Newsagent on Lower Main Street. Advertisement The proposed plans comprise the demolition of an existing two-storey section to the rear of […]
Lower Main Street remains closed as gardaí appeal for witnesses
LOWER Main Street in Letterkenny remains closed this afternoon after a man in his 80s was seriously injured when he was struck by a car in the area yesterday. The pedestrian was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The scene is preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and […]
Council should remove roundabout at new Dunnes Stores – meeting told
By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor has suggested that the time has come to look at the possibility of “taking out” the roundabout beside the ‘new’ Dunnes Stores at Letterkenny Retail Park as part of renewed efforts to alleviate the town’s traffic problems. Cllr Tómas Seán Devine believes that the traffic lights at the ‘new’ […]
Local Stranger Things star Amybeth McNulty to appear on tonight’s Late Late Show
DONEGAL actor Amybeth McNulty will appear on our screens tonight as she joins The Late Late Show line-up. Following the huge success of the supernatural Netflix series Stranger Things and her leading role in Anne with an E, the Letterkenny native will speak about life in the spotlight, her enormous online following, and how she […]
Weather: Bright day with mix of scattered showers
MIST and fog will clear early this morning leaving a bright day for most. There will be scattered showers today, possibly turning heavy and thundery at times with the slight chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry for most with scattered showers mostly keeping to coastal fringes. […]
Being dropped into a place unknown
Seán Feeny launches new single exploring displacement, discovery and the search for belonging
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, January 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Elizabeth (Betty) Hay, Ards, Creeslough Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal Advertisement William (Bill) Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough Denise Egan-Dore, Limerick and Ardara Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless Liam Roarty, Stranorlar Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Gaoth Dobhair Edward McGettigan, Kilmcrennan John Dorrian, Inver Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon Veronica (Vonnie) O’Hanlon, Letterkenny Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon Maureen Flynn, Bundoran Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston Davy […]