The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim Advertisement Jimmy McBride, Cavan and Downings Nora Higgins, Sligo and Donegal Town Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and formerly Ballintra. Ms Bowers […]
Fresh Take: Health conference shines a light on so many issues
By Sabrina Sweeney Most people who choose a career in Ireland’s health service do so, not for the pay or the work-life balance, but because they care and want to make a difference in the lives of others. These days, however, more and more are struggling to keep going. A recent survey by Fórsa, Ireland’s […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet morning with outbreaks of rain
THIS morning will be cloudy and wet, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading north-eastwards. There will be further outbreaks of rain and drizzle into the afternoon, though it will become lighter and patchier by evening time, with a good deal of dry weather at that stage, though it will remain mostly cloudy. Highest temperatures […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, May 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim Jimmy McBride, Cavan and Downings Advertisement Nora Higgins, Sligo and Donegal Town Paddy Mc Laughlin, Culdaff Bridget Ewing, Killygordon Terry Ponsonby, St. Johnston and Letterkenny Ciarán Gillen, Carndonagh Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim The death has occurred of Francie Murphy, […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Lifford woman who died in Tyrone collision
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the Donegal woman who died following a fatal road collision near Omagh over the weekend. 82-year-old Bernadette Cranley (pictured) from Lifford lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday. Her funeral Mass will take place at St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford on Thursday afternoon. Advertisement Police confirmed […]
Bus Éireann apologise over ‘ghost’ service
by Chris Ashmore BUS Éireann has apologised for an error in a press release regarding a ‘ghost’ bus service from Dublin Airport to Letterkenny that does not exist. A new timetable for the Expressway Route 32 service between Letterkenny and the capital, via Dublin Airport, was introduced yesterday (Sunday). Advertisement Announcing details of the updated […]
Active Travel projects in Letterkenny to be opposed
By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor believes that now is not the time to proceed with a number of Active Travel projects in Letterkenny as the town is choking with traffic congestion. The topic is expected to generate some lively debate at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford, where councillors will be asked […]
Weather: Wet day with scattered showers and some sunny spells
TODAY there will be scattered showers and some sunny spells at first, but becoming cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain through the day. The rain will turn heavy at times during the late afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in moderate winds, becoming strong at times. Advertisement Tonight, rain will […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, May 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paddy Mc Laughlin, Culdaff Bridget Ewing, Killygordon Advertisement Terry Ponsonby, St. Johnston and Letterkenny Ciarán Gillen, Carndonagh Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure Cherie Kelly, Castlefin Paddy Mc Laughlin, Culdaff The peaceful death has occurred at his home surrounded by his loving family of Paddy Mc Laughlin […]
Young deaths a tragic reminder of water dangers
By Roisin Henderson AFTER yet another heartbreaking tragedy on the water over the weekend, those taking a dip in the water this summer are being urged to always be wary of the dangers. On Saturday, seven-year-old Alan Singh sadly passed away after getting into difficulty in the water off Lissadell Beach in Sligo. Advertisement The […]