The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties Advertisement Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ballyliffin Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar Robert William (known as Roy Stewart), Letterkenny James (Jim) Parke, Letterkenny Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham The death has occurred […]
Tourism boost as Travel Blog Exchange comes to Donegal
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL is set to benefit from massive exposure as a result of a major four-day tourism-related event taking place in Letterkenny in September. The town has been selected to host the TBEX – Europe (Travel Blog Exchange), which is a major gathering for the travel blogging, influencer and content creator community. Advertisement […]
Diabetes campaigners welcome recruitment of specialised staff
By Róise Collins THE Donegal Branch of Diabetes Ireland has welcomed the announcement of funding to recruit a new Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) for the adult diabetes service at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). Chair of the Donegal Branch, Mr Paul Gillespie, welcomed the news, saying it was a “long time in coming.” Advertisement The group was […]
Damage caused to house following burglary in Oldtown
INVESTIGATIONS are underway following a burglary at a house in Letterkenny over the weekend. The incident occurred in the Oldtown area on Saturday, May 31 at approximately 10.50pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Entry was gained to a house and damage was caused within but nothing was stolen.” Advertisement Meanwhile, gardaí are appealing to anyone who […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after car set alight in Muff
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a car was set alight in Muff last Thursday. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Cannings Lane at approximately 4pm. A garda spokesperson said: “A number of youths were observed in the area just before the car went on fire. The fire services attended the scene and […]
Busy month for Arranmore RNLI
ARRANMORE RNLI volunteer crew have experienced a busy month responding to eight calls for assistance during the month of May, with two calls on Thursday last. The first call out was at 6.40am on Thursday morning to assist in the medical evacuation of a patient with medical issues. The patient was treated by the first […]
Foresters Community Drama Group take to the stage for charity
FORESTERS Community Drama Group will take centre stage this weekend for their production of Pudsey Blackthorn’s Wake. A cautionary tale of what happens when we venture too far into the woods; the children will be using the performance as an opportunity to raise vital funds for the Bluestack Foundation. To date, the youth drama group […]
Discarded pizza boxes ‘a challenge’ in attempts to keep county litter-free
Options are being explored to address a rising litter problem By Chris Ashmore PIZZA boxes are jamming bins in many towns and villages across Donegal, and not helping in the quest to keep the county tidy, the monthly meeting of Donegal Co. Council has heard. And a senior council official has acknowledged that pizza boxes […]
Weather: Today will be breezy with scattered showers
TODAY will be breezy with scattered showers and some sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with a moderate to fresh and gusty breeze. Tonight there will be clear spells and scattered showers, merging into longer spells of rain in the northwest. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with moderate to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, June 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Robert William (known as Roy Stewart), Letterkenny James (Jim) Parke, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop Robert William (known as Roy Stewart), Letterkenny The death has occurred of Robert William Stewart, known as Roy, of Killydesert, Letterkenny. Mr Stewart passed away […]