BELFAST native Paddy McMenamin is set to launch his new book ‘Voices from Inside-Hidden Journals of Long Kesh’ this evening in the new GAA centre in Termon. The new book will be launched by historian, author and teacher Dr Joe Kelly. Mr McMenamin’s latest book contains 15 journals which he edited and typed up within […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet day ahead
TODAY will become cloudy and wet for most, with rain quickly spreading north-eastwards. The rain will clear in most areas by early afternoon, followed by sunny spells and some showers. The rain and showers will be heavy at times with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Advertisement However, cloud will build from the south towards nightfall. […]
‘I understand the challenges that a lack of healthcare investment brings’
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RAPHOE native Edel Shovlin has been announced as the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Cancer Society. Speaking to the Donegal News following her appointment on Tuesday, Ms Shovlin said that being from Donegal, she understands the challenges faced by communities lacking investment in healthcare infrastructure. She said this has shaped her career and […]
Letterkenny collision survivor facing certain homelessness
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A LETTERKENNY man, who survived a collision that killed his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, now faces certain homelessness if he undergoes an upcoming operation to remove pins from his leg. For the past few months, Martin Gallagher has been living in a St Conal’s Hospital after a funding shortfall stalled vital accessibility works […]
Terrified residents speak out against two-decade long spate of dangerous driving
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CONCERNS over dangerous driving in Falcarragh have reached new heights as residents claim the situation has become unbearable, with dangerous driving behaviour taking place nearly every weekend for the past two decades. The terrified residents spoke to the Donegal News about recent incidents outside their homes including reckless driving, dangerous stunts like “diffing” and doing […]
Road remains closed following fatal road traffic collision in Glenties
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Cill Riáin (Kilraine), yesterday, Wednesday, October 29. The single-vehicle collision involved a car and occurred on the R262 at Tullynaglaggin at approximately 3:50pm yesterday evening. A woman, aged in her 80’s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A man, aged in his 80’s, […]
Man (80s) pleads guilty to rape
A MAN in his 80s has pleaded guilty on a signed plea to respective charges of rape and sexual assault. The accused appeared at this week’s sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court to affirm the plea. He is charged with rape on dates between December 2020 and January 2023. He also faces four charges of sexual assault […]
Donegal driver caught speeding at more than double the limit
A Donegal driver was caught speeding at more than double the limit in Stranorlar during the October Bank Holiday weekend. This was detected as part of an extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation that was in place from Thursday to Tuesday, to ensure road safety during the busy weekend. Gardaí revealed that during this period, nationally […]
Emergency services are at the scene of a collision in Raphoe
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision which occurred in the Ballyholey area of Raphoe earlier this morning. No further information is available at this time.
Weather: Heavy rain to continue today with chance of hail
TODAY will be another breezy day with sunny spells and heavy showers, bringing the chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will feel cool with highs of 9 to 11 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty winds, strong along coasts. Showers will become isolated by evening and the winds will ease. Advertisement Tonight, there […]