BROKENHEARTED loved ones shed tears and said prayers for two young men who sadly lost their lives in the latest Donegal road tragedy. Leon Shovlin (27) and Caoilan Bushe (30) were killed when their car was in a collision with another vehicle on the N15 near collision near Barnesmore last Saturday. Their funerals yesterday (Wednesday) […]
Donegal climber Jason Black makes history again
DONEGAL mountaineer Jason Black suffered a debilitating ankle injury that derailed his bid to scale the world’s highest peak Mount Everest for a second time. But the fearless climber made sure his team reached the top of the world yesterday (Wednesday) on day 47 after beginning their ascent on April 1. Jason, who first summited […]
Donegal deaths: public reps vow improved safety
VOWS to improve Donegal’s road safety have been issued following the county’s latest road tragedy. The county must do better, it was claimed after three people were killed in two separate crashes over the weekend, plunging families and communities into grief. Their heartbreaking fatalities in just 24 hours means there have been seven road deaths […]
The pension trail problem: Should you consolidate your old pots?
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By Lisa Doherty Change jobs enough times over the course of a career and you can end up with a small collection of pension pots spread across old employers and forgotten providers. It is one of the more common and quietly costly consequences of a mobile working life. For many people, the question eventually becomes: […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday evening, May 17
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Caoilan Bushe, Letterbarrow Sheila Barron, Limerick and Donegal Advertisement MaryAnn McBride, Downings Michael Keogh, Moville James Mitchell, Sion Mills and St Johnston Michael Joseph O’Donnell, Ontario and Lettermacaward Mary Gallagher, Ballybofey Mary Goggin, Termon and Cork Patricia McMahon, Killybegs and Mayo Hans Heinrich Wuermli, Ramelton and Glenties […]
Donegal Town collision victim named as 30-year-old Caoilan Bushe
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One of two victims of a fatal two-vehicle collision near Donegal Town has been named locally as 30-year-old Caoilan Bushe from Sallows, Selacis, Letterbarrow. Caoilan and another victim in his 20, were tragically killed in the collision which occurred shortly after 2pm yesterday on the N15 at Clar, Donegal Town. Caoilan’s funeral details have now […]
Gartan teacher Emma Nelis crowned Donegal Rose in 2026 selection
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Teacher Emma Nelis from Gartan has been crowned the Donegal Rose for 2026. She was named the winner at the Donegal Rose selection in An Chúirt Hotel in Gaoth Dobhair last night. A History and English graduate from the University of Galway, Emma recently completed her Master of Education and is currently teaching at Errigal […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, May 16
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary Gallagher, Ballybofey Mary Goggin, Termon Advertisement Patricia McMahon, Killybegs Hans Heinrich Wuermli, Ramelton and Glenties James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Kilmacrennan John Keating, Donegal Town Packy Jim McGrath, Ballybofey and Pettigo Magaret Shine, Drimarone Gracie McCafferty, Dunlewey Mary Gallagher, Ballybofey The sudden death has occurred of […]
