The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff Frank (Frankie) Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny Advertisement Patricia McGarvey, Ramelton Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon Tony Foy, Raphoe Rita Kane, Carrick and Blackrock, Co Dublin Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff The death has occurred of Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghderg Banks, Mullaghduff, Kincasslagh. Predeceased by his parents Dominick and Gracie […]
Mass to be held for victims and families of fatal St Johnston collision
A Mass will be offered in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for the victims of last night’s fatal collision, in which two teenagers lost their lives and another was left seriously injured. The Mass will be held at 7pm tonight for the teenagers, understood to be from Derry, as well as for their grieving and […]
Local Enterprise Week to shine a spotlight on ambition and creativity
LOCAL Enterprise Week kicks off on Monday, March 2 with a week-long programme of events taking place across the county until Friday, March 6. Organised by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Donegal in partnership with Donegal County Council and a wide range of stakeholders, this year’s programme is centred on the theme ‘Built on Belief’, […]
Quantity of tools stolen from business shed
A QUANTITY of tools including a Stihl consaw and catalytic converters were stolen from a business shed. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection to the burglary at the premises at Umricam, Buncrana, which occurred between 6.30pm on Friday, February 13 and 8am on Saturday the following day. A shed at the business was entered and a large […]
Concerns raised over speeding in Churchill
CALLS have been made for flashing speed signs to be erected in Churchill due to concerns of excessive speeding in the village. Councillor Michael McBride raised the issue at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Advertisement He said the village has a playground, a pub and a church all along the main road which […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet day ahead as heavy rain moves in
TODAY will be generally cloudy and wet, with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, with some spot flooding. It will be breezy with moderate to fresh north-easterly winds. Temperatures will be cold with afternoon temperatures of just 2 to 6 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, wet and breezy for a time tonight with […]
A morning well spent at Conwal and Gartan men’s breakfast
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A Men’s breakfast event was held in Conwal Parish Hall on Saturday. Former Ireland and Ulster Rugby International and Vice Principal of Royal School Armagh, Kenny Hooks, spoke at the breakfast morning. Here are some photographs captured by Clive Wasson from the special event.
Decade long delays in Donegal’s flood relief schemes
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A DONEGAL County Councillor has raised concerns over the ongoing delays in flood relief schemes across the county. As the southeast of the country continues to struggle with flooding, worsened by persistent heavy rainfall in recent days, Cllr Noel Jordan has highlighted that several areas severely affected by flooding in Donegal are still awaiting construction […]
Deaths in Donegal, this morning, Monday, February 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Noeleen Brennan, Ardara Sally Houston (née Hughes), Newtowncunningham Advertisement Andrew Dinsmore, Ballintra Kathleen (Cattie) Martin (née Mc Ateer), Fanad Adrian McHugh, Derrybeg Catherine Gallagher, Ballyshannon Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin (née Porter), Lifford Elizabeth (Betty) Mc Grory (Grant), Malin Head Thomas Francis (Tommy) Curry, Glenswilly and Coventry Ita Kernan, […]