A new movie by Letterkenny filmmaker Gerard Lough hits Irish cinemas this Friday. Set across a number of locations thriller ‘Spears’ follows a private investigator from Ireland to Florence as he tries to track down a woman who mysteriously vanished there. Meanwhile in London a dissident republican does an arms deal with a new seller he […]
Gardaí renew appeal ten years on from dissident murder
GARDAÍ have issued a fresh appeal for information ten years on from the murder of Andrew Allen. Mr Allen, who was 24, was murdered at his home in at Links View Park, Buncrana, on February 9, 2012. The killing was claimed by micro-group Republican Action Against Drugs who labelled him as a drug dealer. This […]
‘Canine corridors’ to be developed on blue flag beaches
DOGS will be allowed on ten of Donegal’s blue flag beaches via a series of ‘canine corridors’ being developed by the local council. The plans were relayed to members of the Climate Action and Environment Strategic Policy Committee following a week of debate and backlash. Heritage body An Taisce wrote to all local authorities recently […]
Bundoran’s Waterworld set to splash again
A RECRUITMENT drive is underway at Waterworld in Bundoran following the announcement that the popular indoor water park is set to reopen in April. Waterworld has been closed for two years due to Covid-19 but in a post on their Facebook, the facility announced they will be reopening on Saturday April 9. The reopening comes […]
Missing teen found safe and well
A teenager who had been missing from Manorcunningham has been found safe and well.Gardaí had put out an appeal for the whereabouts of Ronan Quinn.“An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance with this matter,” they said after locating the 16-year-old.
Concerns mounting over missing Ballybofey woman
CONCERNS are growing for the safety of a Ballybofey woman missing since yesterday. Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr. “Edel is described as being 5’ 1” in height, of medium build, with greenish blue eyes and copper coloured hair,” said a spokesperson. “Edel was last seen […]
Fifteen complaints lodged about gynae services at LUH
FIFTEEN complaints have been lodged about gynaecology services at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) since the start of last year. According to figures obtained by the Donegal News through a Freedom of Information request nine complaints were lodged about the service in 2020 followed by six so far this year. Last month the Health Information and […]
CLAY, James
CLAY, James – peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital. Devoted husband and father to wife Margaret (née McCarron), sons James (Woodhill) and Patrick (Derry), daughters-in-law Caitrina, and Caroline. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Megan, Sarah, John and Patrick Pio. Deeply regretted by his extended family members, neighbours and friends. May eternal peace be granted on his […]
CRAWFORD, William
CRAWFORD, William – Ballykerran, Kilmacrenan, Co. Donegal, November 24th, 2021 in St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar. Deeply regretted by his sister Ruby, nephew Damien, nieces Linda, Anna, Maura and Gretta, extended family and friends. Remains reposing at his home from 8 pm this evening, Wednesday, November 24th. Funeral service on Friday, November 26th at 1 […]
Registration opens for ‘Bundoran 10’
RUNNERS and walkers are being urged to get training for a ten mile event taking place in Bundoran on Saturday March 5. The run/walk will take advantage of the stunning coastal views offered along the southwest Donegal coastline as well as crossing the county boundary into Leitrim for part of the route, finishing via the […]