TODAY will be windy and cloudy for a time with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, along with patchy mist and some hill and coastal fog. A band of more persistent rain will spread from the west this morning and early afternoon followed by drier and brighter conditions with sunny spells. The rest of the day […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, November 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael Joseph Lynch, Ardara Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses Advertisement John Flanigan, Annagry Seán Donnelly, Dublin and Letterkenny Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey Robert James Moore, Carndonagh Mary Aloysius Bonner, Lackenagh, Burtonport Thomas (Tom) Barry, Bundoran Ellen McCrory, Killygordon Michael Joseph Lynch, Ardara The death has occurred […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, November 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey The death has occurred of Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey. Paul will be lovingly missed by his wife Fiona; his sons Chad (Aoibhinn), Dean, and Luca (Amy); his parents Patrick and Kathleen; his brothers and sisters Martin, Patricia, Christopher, and […]
Killing of Donegal man in 1973 to be raised in the Dail
Deputy Pearse Doherty will be speaking with the Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee in the Dáil at 10am tomorrow morning regarding the 1973 killing of Donegal man Michael Leonard. Mr Leonard from Pettigo was shot dead by the Royal Ulster Constabulary on May 17, 1973 near the Donegal-Fermanagh border at Brookhill, Letter, in County […]
Man arrested following ‘Day of Action’ on drugs
A ‘Day of Action’ has taken place in the Donegal Division in the Milford and west Donegal areas. Searches under warrant (Misuse of Drugs Act) were carried out. Checkpoints and immigration inspections were conducted at various locations in the greater Milford area. A number of drug related offences were detected. One male was arrested in […]
Up to €1 billion announced for Donegal TEN-T Projects
PAT ‘the Cope’ Gallagher TD has welcomed the Government’s renewed commitment to advancing the Donegal TEN-T Project, confirming that funding will be ring-fenced once the project successfully completes the statutory planning process. The project has also been reaffirmed as part of the National Development Plan (NDP) Review 2025, underscoring its strategic national importance. Following planning […]
Donegal Artist wins AIB Portrait Prize at National Gallery of Ireland
DANIEL Nelis, from Ramelton has been announced as the winner of the National Gallery of Ireland’s AIB Portrait Prize. His work, titled ‘Late Spring’, was revealed as the winning portrait during a prize-giving ceremony at the Gallery. Along with a €15,000 prize, Nelis will also receive a €5,000 commission to create a new work for […]
Planet Youth host successful Oíche na hÓige
IT was a special occasion for all involved in the recent Oíche na hÓige event which took place on Friday, November 21. Young members from Planet Youth got involved by welcoming guests and hosting the successful event. Hazel Quigley was in attendance and organised a candle making and craft session for the attendees. Advertisement The […]
Man hospitalised after early morning collision in St Johnston
A MAN has been taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision in St Johnston this morning. The incident occurred around 6.30am. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at St Johnston this morning. Advertisement “A man, aged in his 20s, was taken […]
Launch of a Disabled Persons’ Organisation for Donegal to take place next week
DISABLED People in Donegal are preparing to celebrate International Day of Disabled Persons with the launch of a Disabled Persons’ Organisation for the county. The initial AGM of the Donegal Disabled Persons’ Organisation (DPO) will take place in Cara House, Letterkenny, from 1:30pm on Tuesday, December 2, the day before International Day of Disabled Persons. […]