By Rebecca Crockett LARGE crowds are expected to visit St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this weekend as the Diocese of Raphoe hosts the visit of the holy relic of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. The organisers of this weekend’s celebrations have again called for people to volunteer over the three days as the preparations for the […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up […]
Man (24) charged with manslaughter of Kyle McDermott
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the manslaughter of Donegal man Kyle McDermott in Ballymagorry near Strabane at the weekend. Mr McDermott, originally from Burt, died following an altercation in the Victoria Road area of the village shortly after 11.30pm on Sunday. Appearing before Dungannon Magistrates Court yesterday morning (Wednesday) was Daniel Patrick Hanna, […]
Fears for cancer flight patients over plans to limit seat capacity at Dublin Airport
by Louise Doyle A CHARITY providing subsidised flights for more than 400 Donegal cancer patients to Dublin for treatment has voiced fears after the Aviation Authority confirmed plans to limit seat capacity at the capital’s airport. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services offers reduced price flights for those travelling for treatment and works in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society, […]
Gardaí issue appeal for man missing from Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Gabriel McCarron (57). Mr McCarron was reported missing from the Letterkenny area on Tuesday, October 8. A garda spokesperson said: “Gabriel is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, of slim build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. Advertisement “When […]
Searches for missing man stood down temporarily due to adverse weather conditions
By Dionne Meehan A MASSIVE sea search for missing Ramelton man Paul Buchanan has been stood down for a time due to adverse weather conditions. Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from Machaire Gathlán pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening, […]
Man charged with manslaughter of Kyle McDermott
By Dionne Meehan A 24-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of Kyle McDermott. Mr McDermott (24), from Burt, was assaulted outside his home in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry on Sunday night. Advertisement He sustained serious injuries following the attack, including a serious head injury The Police Service […]
Students in Donegal to receive their Junior Cert results today
STUDENTS in Donegal will receive their Junior Cert results this morning. The results will be made available to schools from 9am through SEC Schools Portal.
Road works ongoing at Cashelshanaghan
MOTORISTS are advised to allow extra time for their journey as surfacing works are taking place on the R245 at Cashelshanaghan. Traffic control will be in operation from today, Wednesday until Friday, October 11.
Weather: Breezy day with sunny spells
TODAY will be fresh and breezy with sunny spells and occasional showers. The best of the sunshine is expected in the afternoon and early evening. Maximum temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in brisk northerly winds. Advertisement Tonight will be cold and dry in many areas with clear spells but there is the chance of […]