Donegal schools have been named in a comprehensive Scoping Inquiry report investigating historic sexual abuse within religious-run educational institutions. The report, which has sent shockwaves throughout Ireland, documents over 2,400 allegations of abuse involving 884 alleged abusers across more than 300 schools. Among the institutions identified, two Donegal schools have been singled out by survivors. […]
Sadness following the passing of Susan Kierce Marsh
THE death has occurred of Susan Kierce Marsh, Banner House, Gortree, Newtowncunningham. Susan passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband Adrian, her sons Caoimhín, Seán and Daithí on Monday, September 2. Susan was predeceased by her father Oliver, brother Jason and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Tommy and Noreen. Advertisement Tributes have been pouring […]
LUH staff make special donation to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
By Dionne Meehan THE staff of the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital donated €600 to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary this week. Sadly, their staff member Johnny Keating tragically passed away in recent times and his friends and colleagues held a collection in his memory on what would have been his 40th birthday. Advertisement Mr Keating […]
Weather: Mix of cloud and sunny spells for Donegal
TODAY will bring a mix of cloud and sunny spells with passing showers. Showers will be heavy or prolonged with the slight chance of lightning. Temperatures will be cool for early September with highs of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, showers will become isolated with dry and clear weather. Lowest temperatures of 7 to […]
Woman who died in St. Johnston traffic collision to be laid to rest today
THE funeral of Patricia McBrearty, who died in a road traffic collision in St. Johnston on Friday, will take place this morning. Ms McBrearty, who was in her 80s, was struck by a lorry on Church Street shortly after lunchtime on Friday, August 30. She was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. Advertisement Her […]
Arranmore RNLI respond to two call-outs in two days
By Dionne Meehan Arranmore RNLI have responded to two call-outs in two days. On Sunday, September 1 at 4.30pm, Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guards to assist a boat in difficulty off Tory Island. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “Prior to arriving on scene at the stricken vessel, the Bunbeg Coast […]
Witnesses urged to come forward following fatal St Johnston collision
GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses following last week’s fatal road traffic collision in St Johnston. Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the village of St. Johnston, on Friday, August 30. A garda spokesperson said: “Shortly after 2 pm., gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a […]
Uisce Éireann launch new text alert service for customers in Donegal
Uisce Éireann is today announcing the launch of its brand-new free-to-use Text Alerts service which will provide water supply updates and information to customers over 64,686 households in Donegal. The text alert system will be the first time that all of Uisce Éireann’s customers will be able to sign up and receive notifications for their area. The service provides customers with details […]
Man (60s) dies in drowning tragedy off Dungloe coast
A man in his 60s has sadly died after getting into difficulty in the water at an incident at Marmaeelan yesterday evening.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man kicks in glass door at Letterkenny takeaway
Authorities are currently working to identify a man who shattered a glass door panel at a takeaway in Letterkenny during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when the man, dressed in a cream and yellow shirt, was leaving the premises on Port Road. As he departed, he kicked the door, […]