TODAY will be another dry and mostly sunny day with any mist and fog patches clearing this morning. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees with light to moderate winds. Tonight will be dry with mostly clear skies. Advertisement Mist and fog patches will form in light or variable breezes. Lowest temperatures of 7 to […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: McGee takes victory at Woodland NS 5k
Philip McGee of Letterkenny AC was the winner of the Woodland NS 5k on Thursday evening. McGee won in a super time of 16 minutes. His Letterkenny AC colleague Eoghain McGinley was 16 seconds behind in second place, while Ciaran McGonagle was third. Advertisement Aoife Sheridan was the first female home in twenty minutes and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, September 18
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Mary Sweeney (née McGroarty), Fanad – Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham Advertisement – Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara -Kathleen Higdon (née McDaid) 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny – Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny – Susan Mc Daid (née Murray) Farnagh, Ramelton – Ivan Tucker, Carrick – Dan Coyle, Gweedore Mary Sweeney (née McGroarty), Fanad THE […]
Donegal prinicpal wins ‘Teacher of the Year’ accolade
A DONEGAL principal, hailed as ‘the best there is’, has scooped ‘Teacher of the Year’ award at a national competition. Gerard O’Kane from Craigtown National School in Carndonagh has received the title of Teacher of the Year, Ireland, in his 48th and final year of teaching. There were 56 children in the school when Gerard first took the […]
‘Smiley Eileey’ scoops Irish Dentistry’s ‘Rising Star’ award
by Kate Heaney A PASSION for dental health from an early age saw Letterkenny based dentist Dr Eileen McGlinchey, better known as Smiley Eileey, receive the Irish Dentistry’s Rising Star Award 2024. The 34-year-old Ardara native was shocked to hear her name called out at the special ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House on Saturday night […]
Letterkenny the place to be for Culture Night
by Evelyn Cullen THERE are no less than 28 events scheduled in Letterkenny for Culture Night on Friday, with everything from art exhibitions, walking tours and trails, live music, song and dance, outdoor theatre and history talks. But with all events packed into the short window between 6pm and 11pm, you’ll have to be well organised if […]
Graduates from Donegal commence ESB’s Development Programme
GRADUATES from Donegal are among those taking part in this year’s ESB Graduate Development Programme. Joining over 100 graduates from Irish and international third-level institutions, graduates will be placed across the fields of engineering, IT, HR, commercial, marketing and finance. The tailored programme offers each graduate the opportunity to gain experience by working on challenging […]
Weather: Dry today with long spells of warm sunshine
TODAY will be dry and pleasant with long spells of warm sunshine. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees. Tonight will be dry with mostly clear skies, though with a few mist and fog patches forming. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 6 to 11 degrees with light, variable breezes.
Tributes paid to well-known Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny today following the passing of well-known businessman Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine. Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16. Mr Dillon helped run the family business, Dillon Brothers Supermarket, on Letterkenny’s Main Street as well […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, September 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Sr Elizabeth (Lily) Beirne, Rathmines and Stranorlar – Anne Quigg, Malin Head Advertisement – Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny – Susan Mc Daid (née Murray) Farnagh, Ramelton – Anne Quigg, Bridge House, Ballygorman, Malin Head – Ivan Tucker, Carrick – Dan Coyle, Gweedore Sr Elizabeth (Lily) Beirne, Rathmines and Stranorlar The […]