By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday after she sustained an injury on Errigal Mountain. At 12.36pm, Donegal Mountain Rescue was tasked by the National Ambulance Service to assist a female who had fallen and sustained a lower leg injury on the mountain. Advertisement A Donegal Mountain Rescue spokesperson said: […]
Relief as missing Donegal teen found safe after two weeks
A DONEGAL teenager who was reported missing last night has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Ethan Coyle (18) after he went missing from Bridgend on August, 27. Gardaí later confirmed that he has been located. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “We would like to thank the public and media […]
Searches are on-going in Glenfin for the remains of Arlene Arkinson
SEARCHES are continuing today in East Donegal for the remains of Arlene Arkinson. The Tyrone schoolgirl was only 15 years old when she disappeared after going to a disco in Bundoran in August, 1994. However, it wasn’t until July 2021 that an inquest found that she had been murdered by convicted child killer and rapist Robert Howard, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, September 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan (née Meehan), Donegal Town – Conal Doherty, Carrick Advertisement – Paul Breslin, Ardara – Sheila Ferry, 82 Sylvan Park, Letterkenny and formerly Rathmullan – Michael Browne, An Grianan House, Dunmore, Carrigans – Eileen Breslin, Drumbarron, Ardara – Michael (Sonny) Rooney, Dublin and Bundoran – Jean Kerr, Ramelton – Paul […]
Cloughaneely Senior Band are to take part in St Patrick’s Day parade in New York City
Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola, the esteemed marching band, has been invited to perform at New York City’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The band will depart for New York on Saturday, March 15, and return on Thursday, March 20, marking a significant milestone in the band’s history. Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola, […]
Donegal artists feature on new homeless charity album
TWO talented artists from Donegal, Moya Brennan and Carol Wilson, are featured on the newly released charity album ‘Kindness on the Streets’. This album, which aims to raise awareness and funds for Belfast’s homeless charity, The People’s Kitchen, includes contributions from both national and international musical stars. Notable artists such as Ralph McTell, Mary Black, […]
Gardaí urge the public to be safe and be seen as the nights close in
GARDAÍ have this week reminded the public to dig out their hi-vis vests as the nights begin to close in earlier. A garda spokesperson said: “It is that time of the year when the nights are starting to close in a bit earlier. “Please remember when out walking, cycling or running that although you can […]
Construction of additional car parking spaces at Franciscan Friary gets go-ahead
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has given the green light to a development at the Franciscan Centre in Rossnowlagh. Applicant Fr Eugene Barrett, acting on behalf of Order of Friars Minor, lodged plans in December 2023 for permission to an extension for the car parking area to provide an additional 55 car parking spaces. […]
Donegal poet announced as Read Mór Ambassador for Culture Night
DONEGAL poet Annmarie Ní Churreáin has been announced as the Read Mór Ambassador for Culture Night 2024. Read Mór is a book gifting initiative and this year, the Arts Council will be partnering with the Irish Prison Service to gift users across 13 prisons a lit of 30 book titles, including Ms Ní Churreáin’s poetry […]
Weather: A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
THIS morning, cloud and outbreaks of rain will quickly clear southwards. This will be followed by sunny spells and scattered showers. Temperatures will be cool and breezy with the highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with a fresh and gusty west to northwest wind. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells […]