The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jackie McMullin, Donegal Town Lizzie Williams, Letterkenny Advertisement James Russell, Letterkenny Ina Hegarty, Dunkineely Charlie Donnelly, Cavan, Kildare, Donegal, Tyrone Marie Byrne, Killybegs Mary McGoldrick, Leitrim and Inver Thomas Mc Auley, Lifford Michael (Mick) Dunne, Bundoran and Offaly Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra Jackie McMullin, Donegal […]
Relay for Life hailed a massive success with over €150,000 raised so far
By Róise Collins THIS year’s Relay for Life has been hailed a massive success, raising €154,358 (and counting), as thousands gathered in Letterkenny for the 24-hour event, which ran from Saturday through to Sunday afternoon. Despite challenging weather conditions, people from across the county took to the track at ATU’s Donegal campus for the annual […]
Water Conservation Order still in place for Milford and surrounding areas
Uisce Éireann is reminding communities in Milford, Kerrykeel and Ramelton that a Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, remains in place for Milford Regional Public Water Supply. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, Kerrykeel, Ramelton, and not the rest of the county. The […]
Gardaí to go purple for domestic violence campaign tomorrow
MEMBERS of An Garda Síochána across the country will wear a purple ribbon on their uniforms tomorrow to mark the national day for domestic abuse awareness. Go Purple Day, first launched in 2020, is a collaborative campaign between An Garda Síochána and local domestic abuse refuges. The initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse […]
Second teenager who died in Buncrana drowning tragedy to be laid to rest on Saturday
By Dionne Meehan Matt Sibanda, a teenager who died in a drowning incident in Buncrana earlier in the month, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Matt (18) and his friend Emmanuel Familola (16) lost their lives after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday, May 10. Advertisement Matt, originally from […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral to close for five weeks for painting work
By Dionne Meehan St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny will close for five weeks later this year to allow for major refurbishment works. A major painting project is planned for the cathedral and while the work is being carried out, some Masses and ceremonies will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Advertisement The […]
Woman who died in weekend collision was on way to her birthday party
By Diarmaid Doherty THE Donegal woman who died in a fatal road collision near Omagh on Saturday had been on her way to Dublin to celebrate her birthday with her daughter. Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley from Lifford would have turned 83 on Tuesday. Advertisement She lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday on the […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be mild, breezy, humid and mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, especially through the morning. Some drier, brighter intervals will develop in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees with moderate to fresh, gusty winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle for a time. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary McGoldrick, Leitrim and Inver Thomas Mc Auley, Lifford Advertisement Michael (Mick) Dunne, Bundoran and Offaly Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim Jimmy McBride, Cavan and Downings Nora Higgins, Sligo and Donegal Town Mary McGoldrick, Leitrim and Inver The death has […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered showers
TODAY will bring a good deal of cloud but some bright or sunny breaks too, along with scattered showers. Cloud will thicken this afternoon, with outbreaks of rain this evening and early tonight. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mild and rather breezy with outbreaks […]