The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point Bridget Murphy Gurrie, Buncrana Advertisement Hugh J Holmes, Redcastle and Manor Hughie Boyle, Creeslough Charlie McGinty, Barnesmore Gavin Burke, Newtowncunningham Phelim McGill, Carrick Radine Hamilton, Ballintra Condy Campbell, Glenties Jean McMonagle, Quigley’s Point The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing […]
Regeneration for Raphoe Town Centre in the pipeline
DONEGAL County Council’s Regeneration and Development Team have announced plans to develop and regenerate Raphoe town centre. This revamp will be carried out in conjunction with Paul Doherty Architects and Cala Architects. This development will be heritage-led with aims to incorporate historic buildings and culture into the plans. Advertisement The strategy and action plan will […]
EXCLUSIVE: My 10-hour stint on the beat with gardaí in Letterkenny
By Louise Doyle THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this firsthand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen Campbell and Garda Stephen Carroll, of the Roads Policing Unit, they tell […]
Dunfanaghy swimmers launch their ‘Dippers Den’
by Evelyn Cullen THE sun was splitting the rocks last Friday morning as local swimming club, Dunfanaghy Dippers, officially opened their new changing shelter, which they have hailed the ‘Dippers Den’. But whether the sun is shining or it’s raining from the high heavens doesn’t make a blind bit of difference to this hardy bunch, who swim […]
Exhibition pays tribute to the untold stories of those who emigrated to Scotland
By Róise Collins A SCOTTISH accent is not unfamiliar in any corner of the county, but last Friday evening, they were out in force at Donegal County Museum for the launch of a major exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland. Few families in Donegal were spared the heartache of emigration. […]
Parenting: Labubus – the latest toy craze that’s taking the world by storm
Most of us will remember a coveted, collectible toy that whipped us into a frenzy when we were young. It might have been Cabbage Patch Kids, Polly Pockets, Beanie Babies, Furbys or more recently LOL dolls and Squishmallows. Toy crazes are nothing new. For me, it was Trolls. I was far from deprived as a […]
Remembering a bygone age of Donegal rail
By Paul McElwee ON Sunday, the Donegal Rail Museum will host a talk and presentation detailing the final months and eventual closure of the County Donegal Railway. The presentation will be given by local rail historian and supporting member of the museum Joe Begley. A recognised authority on the subject, Joe has worked alongside Steve Flanders […]
‘Serious staffing issues’ at Killybegs hospital being addressed
By Róise Collins THE HSE have confirmed that they are currently working to reopen 13 short-term beds at Killybegs Community Hospital which had been closed due to staffing issues. It comes after Councillor Jimmy Brogan contacted both the Minister for Health and the HSE regarding the “serious issues” surrounding staff shortages at the hospital and […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy morning with patchy rain
THIS morning will be mostly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. It will gradually brighten up through the day with some sunny spells and scattered showers developing. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees in light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be largely cloudy with limited clear spells. Mostly dry but there is […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, July 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Edgar Scott, Dunfanaghy and Armagh Patrick (Pat) Hartigan, Bundoran, Limerick and Leitrim Advertisement Charles Bonner, Ballybofey Paddy McDonald, Quigley’s Point Matt Sherlock, Wicklow, Dublin and Kilmacrennan John (Hugo) Strain, Artane, Dublin and Kilmacrennan Joseph (Joe) McGinley, Glencolmcille Brendan McHugh, Portnoo and Rathfarnham, Dublin Anne Weir, Meath and […]