UNDER glorious evening sunshine, a packed congregation gathered in St Bridget’s Church, Leitir, on Sunday to celebrate the retirement of Fr Eddie Gallagher. The church was filled to capacity with many standing at the back and others gathered outside, an extraordinary turnout that reflected the deep affection and admiration felt for Fr Eddie from across […]
Poor road markings leading to driving test failures – claim
by Chris Ashmore DRIVING instructors are coming across cases where their clients are failing their driving tests because of poor road markings, it was claimed at the July meeting of Donegal County Council. And there are now also growing concerns that the lack of proper road lining and road markings is now a safety issue that should […]
Tributes to Judge Cunningham who leaves Letterkenny for new post
by Paddy Walsh TRIBUTES have poured in from all quarters for Letterkenny Judge Eiteain Cunningham as she heard her final case at Letterkenny District Court this week in preparation for a challenge on the bench. Judge Cunningham is leaving Letterkenny to take a seat on the District 2 bench which encompasses Sligo, Leitrim, and court […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with mix of cloud and sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with areas of cloud and some sunny spells. A few showers may develop during the day but they will be few and far between. Towards evening, it will become overcast. Advertisement Maximum temperatures of 18 to 20 degrees. Tonight, there will be patchy rain along with areas of mist and […]
Weather: Largely cloudy day with a few showers
TODAY will start off largely cloudy with a few showers in the morning. Sunny spells will develop later this afternoon as showers clear. Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees with a light to moderate north-westerly breeze. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with variable cloud. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in a light […]
Donegal County Council give homecoming update
Donegal County Council in conjunction with the Four Masters GAA and the Donegal County Board have announced that a homecoming event has been arranged for the Donegal Senior Football Team after the All-Ireland Senior Football final. The homecoming event will take place at the Pier Carpark in Donegal Town on Monday, July 28. To facilitate […]
Pettigo church ransacked in burglary
GARDAÍ are appealing for information in relation to a burglary that occurred at St. Mary’s Church on the Main Street in Pettigo on Thursday, July 17 between 9am and 4pm. “The door to the Sacristy was forced open and entry was gained. The Sacristy was ransacked but nothing is believed to have been stolen,” a […]
Councillor Tomás-Seán Devine appointed Chair of the DCB Committee
THE 100% Redress Party have confirmed that Councillor Tomás-Sean Devine has been appointed Chair of the Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Committee following a meeting that took place Monday, July 21. Councillor Devine takes up the role with immediate effect and has expressed his determination to drive improvements to the redress process for homeowners impacted by defective […]
Weather: Dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be a dry day for most with isolated showers. There will be a fair amount of cloud around, though some bright or sunny spells will develop at times too. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with a light to moderate west to northwest breeze. Advertisement Tonight, showers will continue to become more […]
M1 toll fees should be scrapped for final, says senator
DONEGAL Senator Manus Boyle has called for the M1 toll fees to be scrapped on the day of the All- Ireland Gaelic football final, writes Aoife Doherty. Addressing the Dáil, Senator Boyle said Donegal supporters heading to Croke Park will already be under enough financial pressure without having to face toll fees on the journey. […]