By Dionne Meehan EARLIER this year, a Donegal magician made a bold prediction that the Sam Maguire Cup would end up in Jim McGuinness’ hands. And after Sunday’s performance, it is a prediction that is shaping up to come true. Advertisement In March, Burtonport magician Dylan Murray bumped into the Donegal GAA manager at an […]
Raphoe Pastoral Centre Counselling Service to become independent organisation
By Róise Collins THE Raphoe Pastoral Centre Counselling Service is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares to become an independent organisation, formally separating from its church roots. This marks a significant milestone for the long-standing mental health service, which has supported individuals and families across Donegal for decades. Advertisement With a new name chosen, […]
Fr John Joe welcomes continued support from Red Cross as remaining funds allocated
By Róise Collins AS the remaining funds from the Creeslough Community Support Fund are allocated, Fr John Joe Duffy has spoken of the importance of remembering that the challenging journey continues for those most deeply affected by the October 2022 tragedy. Speaking to the Donegal News following a meeting held by the Irish Red Cross […]
Councillor welcomes progress on new Deer Management Units
By Róise Collins A FALCARRAGH-based councillor has welcomed the appointment of coordinators to lead dedicated Deer Management Units in Donegal. Councillor Michael McClafferty, who has consistently raised concerns about the growing deer population and the risks it poses to road users since his election to Donegal County Council, described the recent announcement as “great progress.” […]
EXCLUSIVE: On the frontline with Letterkenny gardaí
by Louise Doyle In today’s Donegal News we report from a 10-hour stint on the frontline with gardaí from the Roads Policing and Public Order Units for a special report. We spent the first part of Saturday evening with the Roads Policing Unit in an unmarked garda car detecting speeding drivers and those driving under the […]
Body recovered from water in Falcarragh
THE body of a man has been recovered from the water at Ballyness, Falcarragh. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an individual unresponsive in the water at approximately 3.30pm yesterday afternoon. A man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Advertisement His body has been removed to the local mortuary and a file will now […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet day with outbreaks of heavy rain
TODAY will be cloudy and wet with outbreaks of heavy, thundery rain. The rain will gradually clear from afternoon, with some bright or sunny spells following, along with some isolated heavy showers. Highest temperatures of 18 to 23 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be light showers and clear spells overnight. Lowest temperatures of 11 to […]
Arranmore RNLI responds to five calls outs in one week
THE volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI have experienced one of their busiest weeks so far this year responding to five launch requests from Malin Head Coast Guard. The calls ranged from medical evacuations and NowDoc transfers to Arranmore, to assisting individuals in distress on the water. And in the midst of it all, the station […]
Killygordon man killed in US to be laid to rest on Friday
A KILLYGORDON man, who was tragically killed in the US, will be laid to rest on Friday. Damien O’Brien, a native of Stoneybatter, died after being knocked down in Huntington Beach, California, in the early hours of Sunday, July 6. The 35-year-old was walking home from a night out with friends when he was tragically […]
Still time to get secondary school immunisations in Donegal
The HSE would like to advise parents and guardians that there is still time to get secondary school immunisations in Donegal this summer under the 2024/2025 programme. The School Immunisations Programme for first years in secondary school consists of three vaccines; HPV, Tdap (3in1) and MenACWY. The SIP Team has already visited every secondary school […]