Victor Fisher: A man of faith, family and community


by Louise Doyle VICTOR Fisher was remembered as a man of faith, a family man and a dedicated community stalwart at his funeral Mass yesterday. A very well-known and hugely respected member of the community, Victor died at his home on Friday, aged 85. Advertisement In a fitting tribute, Letterkenny Rovers formed a guard of honour outside St […]

Yellow rain warning issued for Donegal


A YELLOW rain warning remains in place for Donegal until 5pm today. There will be further heavy showers or longer spells of rain. Possible impacts of this weather include difficult travelling conditions, poor visability and localised flooding.

Weather: Windy day with widespread showers 


TODAY will be windy with widespread showers or longer spells of rain. The rain will be heavy at times, with spot flooding possible and the chance of thunder. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty winds, reaching gale force at times along coasts. Advertisement Tonight there will be widespread […]

Termon shock champions St. Eunan’s in thriller


Termon . . . 1-16 St Eunan’s . . . 0-18 (After extra-time) Advertisement Termon produced a famous victory to shock St. Eunan’s and send the reigning champions crashing out of the Donegal Senior Championship on Saturday evening. Caolan McDaid’s side won by the narrowest of margins in a game that went all the way […]

Tributes paid following passing of Victor Fisher


By Diarmaid Doherty THE funeral will take place at St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Sunday afternoon of Victor Fisher whose death has prompted a sense of deep sadness among his many friends. A very known and hugely respected member of the community, Victor died at his home on Friday, aged 85. Advertisement Born in Ramelton, Victor […]

Creeslough investigation: Man released without charge


A man, aged in his 40s, who was arrested yesterday (Friday) as part of the investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough, has been released without charge. In a statement this morning, Gardai say a  file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Ten people lost their lives in […]

Gardaí arrest two men in connection with human trafficking


Gardaí in Donegal have arrested two men in Louth and Roscommon, as part of ongoing investigations into organised crime, including human trafficking and money laundering. The men, aged in their 50s and 40s, are being detained at stations in the Garda North Western Region under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. Gardaí say […]

Man (40s) arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion


A man aged in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the fatal Creeslough explosion. Ten people died in the explosion at a service station on October 7, 2022. Many others were injured. The man was arrested this morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. Advertisement The […]