By Róise Collins AN oral hearing has been requested as part of an appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the proposed redevelopment of the site of the Creeslough explosion. The request was submitted by Belfast based solicitor, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, who represents a number of the bereaved family members of the deceased victims. Advertisement […]
2024 Donegal Person of the Year
By Eoin Mc Garvey in Dublin Buncrana man John McCarter was the toast of the Bonnington Hotel, Dublin on Saturday night where several hundred people turned out to celebrate his receiving the 2024 Donegal Person of the Year award. Mr. McCarter was joined at the function by his wife Breda and family members from all […]
Large crowd attends Palestine rally in Letterkenny
By Róise Collins A large crowd gathered in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon for a rally in response to Israel’s breaking of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. A sea of Palestinian flags marched from the hospital to An Grianán Theatre, where participants flooded the forecourt. Advertisement There, Cllr Declan Meehan delivered a rousing speech on behalf […]
Muckish Road closed for repairs today and tomorrow
The R256 Muckish Road (Ballyboe Mountain) is closed today and tomorrow for essential repairs between Falcarragh and the back of Errigal Road. The road will be closed between 9am and 5pm today and between the hours of 8am and 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday. Some traffic delays may be experienced outside these times also. Advertisement The designated […]
Weather: Dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
MIST and fog will clear this morning leaving a dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. There will be highs of of 14 to 16 degrees. Tonight will be dry with long, clear spells developing. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, March 31
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Cecilia McGonagle, Moville Eunice Toland, Clonmany Advertisement Seamus Gillespie, Bruckless Bridie Doherty, Glenties Joe Hannigan, Killygordon Patrick McCabe, Glenties Mary McMahon, Muff Cecilia McGonagle, Moville The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Cecilia McGonagle (née Craig), formerly of Ballynally, Moville. Much loved mother […]
Donegal filmmaker celebrates successful book launch
DONEGAL based filmmaker and author Ciarán McCann is celebrating the successful launch of his debut sci-fi fantasy novel, Ravage: A Psycho Hunter Novel, which took place this past Friday, March 21, at the Bridge Inn, Dungloe. The event saw an enthusiastic turnout of fans, friends, and literary enthusiasts, all eager to support McCann’s transition from […]
Donegal house prices increase by 5 per cent since January
THE price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Donegal has risen by 5.6 per cent to €190,000 in the last three months, according to the latest Real Estate Alliance survey. Prices have increased by 17 per cent since last March, and homes are selling in an average of four weeks, the Q1 REA […]
Celebrating the legacy of Martin McGuinness on his eighth anniversary
by Louise Doyle THE North’s first minister shared her personal and political journey with Martin McGuinness at a special event on the eve of the eighth anniversary of his death. The emotive conversation between Michelle O’Neill and human rights activist Andrée Murphy was held in the Ebrington Hotel in the Bogside man’s beloved home city of […]
Extended respite services at Letterkenny facility ‘not enough to tackle shortages’
By Róise Collins RESPITE services at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny are to be extended, this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West has heard. Following the successful recruitment of additional staff, the facility will soon be able to operate seven nights per week. Advertisement The Letterkenny facility is one of four centres in […]