By Dionne Meehan Terry Ponsonby, a well-known businessman from Letterkenny, is being fondly remembered as “one in a million” following his unexpected passing in Spain earlier this week. Best known for owning the popular local take-away ‘The Friars Rest’, Mr Ponsonby was a well-known and much-loved figure in the Cathedral Town and beyond. Advertisement Sharing […]
Emmanuel Familola to be laid to rest in Buncrana on Saturday
Emmanuel Familola, one of the teenagers who passed away following a drowning tragedy off the coast of Buncrana at the weekend, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Mr Familola, of Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana, was rescued from the sea and rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital after he got into difficulty while trying to […]
Communities across Donegal urged to reduce water usage
UISCE Éireann is urging communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve water and reduce usage. The appeal comes as the current prolonged spell of dry weather, coupled with increased demand, is putting significant pressure on water supplies in the county. A Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, remains in place for Milford Regional Public […]
Weather: Another warm and sunny day ahead
TODAY will be warm and sunny with highs of 17 to 22 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 11 degrees with light and variable breezes.
Opening of ‘Obair na mBan’ exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair
THE official opening of an exhibition which features the work of a women’s group established in Ionad Mhachaire Rabhartaigh in 2008 took place in the Gaoth Dobhair Library on Wednesday evening. The group was formed to create a space for women from Magheraroarty and surrounding areas to meet, socialise, access information and services and to […]
Special reunion planned for St Eunan’s College class of 1970–1975
A HALF a century after they exited the gates for the last time (some of them with a pronounced sense of relief and joy!) former students from the 1970-1975 class in St Eunan’s College are being invited back to their old Alma Mater for a weekend of reminiscing and recollection. The Reunion will take place […]
Fundraiser launched to support families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy
A FUNDRAISER has been set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. It is thought they, along with a third teenager, had been playing […]
Weather: Sunny and warm day with highs of 23 degrees
TODAY will be sunny and warm. Highest temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Tonight will be dry and clear. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate winds.
‘Music was always very important to me – but now it is vital’ – Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell opens up about love of Ireland, health struggles and healing ahead of Letterkenny performance this weekend. By Victoria Housden When I was first told that ‘yes’ Ralph McTell would do an interview with me for this week’s Donegal News, I was giddy with childlike excitement. Advertisement Of course we journalists are professional, but […]
No secret anymore – New Donegal brochure highlights golfing hidden gems
DONEGAL has always been able to boast some of the most spectacular golf courses across Ireland. And following the launch of a special new tourism brochure, the hope is that the county will attract even more golfers to the fabulous fairways on offer here. On Friday, Go Visit Donegal on Friday launched a new 28 […]