Sadness at death of Marian McLaughlin


THE death has occurred of Marian McLaughlin (née Black), 4 Elm Court, Ramelton. Ms McLaughlin passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family after a long illness borne with dignity and courage on Tuesday, August 6. A warm and friendly person, Marian was very well known and extremely popular in her […]


Remembering Bryan Walsh


Month’s mind takes place in Letterkenny on Saturday for Bryan Walsh, Portmarnock, Dublin, and formerly of Rathdonnell, Letterkenny YOU laid in state on the longest day. And each and every day since June 21st has been long without your presence in it. Advertisement There was still a sense of disbelief that you were gone as […]


Deep sadness following death of Councillor Noreen McGarvey


There is deep sadness across the county following the death of councillor Noreen McGarvey last night. Cllr McGarvey passed away in the care of the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family. The Dungloe based councillor was elected to Donegal County Council in the 2019 local elections. Advertisement Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, Cllr […]


Murder investigation launched after Donegal woman found dead in Scotland


A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a Donegal woman in Scotland.   Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire at about 12.45am on Friday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they were treating the death as murder following the results […]


Second teenager dies in swimming tragedy, Buncrana

Tributes pour in after death of Lifford man in Greece


TRIBUTES have poured in after the death of a Donegal man in Greece who has been named locally as Martin Duffy from Lifford. Mr Duffy, who was in his fifties, was on holiday with his family when he died following a drowning incident on Monday. He was well known in footballing circles and was a […]


Funeral details announced for Fr Brian Quinn


Fr Brian Quinn will be laid to rest on Wednesday. The Very Rev Brian Quinn, PP, Parish of Aughaninshin (Irish Martyrs), passed away yesterday at Letterkenny University Hospital. He was 64. Fr Quinn’s remains will repose at the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny, today from 6pm to 9pm and from 11am to 9pm tomorrow.  […]


Gardaí investigating woman’s death in Kilmacrennan


GARDAI are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Kilmacrennan. Gardaí were alerted to the incident outside a private residence at approximately 8.20pm last night. The body of the woman has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem will be conducted. The Garda Press Office advised that no foul play […]


Man dies following tragic accident on Arranmore


THERE is shock and sadness on Arranmore after a man died following a tragic accident on the island. Gardai were called at approximately 10am this morning after receiving reports of a man being discovered unconscious on a beach on the island. The man, aged in his 50s, was airlifted to Sligo General Hospital by the […]