PARENTING: The Donegal team are the pride of the county


TO the parents of the Donegal team players, thanks for the years you spent driving them to training, prewashing muck out of kits, buying yet another pair of boots, standing on the sidelines in the pouring rain, and wiping tears from little cheeks when the going was tough. The men who are lining out in […]

Weather: Cloudy start to the day with sunny spells in the afternoon 


THE morning will start off cloudy, with areas of rain, drizzle and mist. However, it will brighten up through the afternoon with sunny spells and well scattered showers following. Conditions will be dry and mostly sunny later. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees. Tonight, most areas will be dry with clear spells. However, […]

Deaths in Donegal, Friday, July 25


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridget Giannakopoulos, Greece and Rosbeg May Henderson, Ramelton Advertisement Clair Whoriskey, Letterkenny Edward Gallagher, Dublin and Gortahork JJ Doherty, Monaghan and Ballybofey Bridie Porter (née Connaghan), Bridgend James (Séamus) McLoone, Galway and Glenties Charles McGee, Stranorlar Morgan Downey, Limerick and Ballyshannon Bridget Giannakopoulos, Greece and Rosbeg The […]

Merch sellers roll into Donegal as All-Ireland final fever peaks


By Róise Collins ALL-IRELAND fever has gripped Donegal and shops across the county are in a scramble to keep their shelves stocked with flags and green and yellow bunting. Many local businesses are updating their social media daily, letting fans know that new merchandise has arrived. Advertisement In response to the final frenzy, a wave of […]

A lifetime of service: Fr Eddie Gallagher’s retirement Mass


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 […]

Letterkenny mourns loss of Noelle Crumlish


THERE is deep sorrow in the local community following the death of beloved Letterkenny woman, Noelle Crumlish. Ms Crumlish, of New York, and formerly of 64 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, sadly passed away earlier this week. Her remains are reposing at a funeral home in Glendale, Queens, with cremation to take place later today. Advertisement Born on […]

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 […]

Librarian Gavin Burke fondly remembered as ‘one in a million’


LETTERKENNY librarian Gavin Burke was fondly remembered as ‘one in a million’ during his requiem Mass on Tuesday. Mr Burke, of Moneygreggan, Newtowncunningham, passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 19. As hundreds gathered to pay their final respects […]