ON THURSDAY morning, St Johnston native Niall Coll was appointed Bishop of Raphoe, returning from the Diocese of Ossory where he had served as Bishop since 2023. Following the announcement, he spoke of being “hugely sad” to be leaving the Ossory Diocese, while also “humbled” to be returning home as Bishop of Raphoe, his native […]
Almost 560 prisoners on temporary release
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ALMOST 560 violent criminals are on temporary release from prison, figures obtained by Freedom of Information show. Of the 558 prisoners, the majority are male (426), while 132 are women, according to the figures from the Irish Prison Service. The figures are as June 23, 2025. Attempted murderers, burglars, violent criminals and fraudsters are being […]
Donegal man sexually assaulted his partner’s best friend while she slept
By Declan Brennan A DONEGAL man who admitted sexually assaulting his partner’s best friend while she slept on a sofa in his home has been remanded in custody for sentence next January. Richard Walsh (32) of Lisminton, Ballintra, pleaded guilty earlier this month at the Central Criminal Court to the sexual assault of the woman, […]
Community bids farewell to much-loved Olivia Robb
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BELOVED Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb was fondly remembered for living a full and meaningful life, at her requiem Mass yesterday. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday after a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Her death came just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout […]
Calls to develop River Swilly walk
By Chris Ashmore CALLS for the development of a River Swilly walk in Letterkenny resurfaced once again at the monthly meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. It’s now more than 20 years since a number of local people drafted proposals for the development of the lands stretching from the Port Bridge to the Oldtown […]
Weather: Cool and dry day with plenty of sunshine
TODAY will be cool and dry with plenty of sunshine and just the odd isolated light shower. Cloud will build into parts of the northwest later, but holding mostly dry for daylight hours. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be dry in most places with clear spells, but becoming increasingly cloudy, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rita Colhoun, Malin John (Ian) Boreland, Campsie Advertisement Sal Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey Junie (Margaret) McGonigle, Carndonagh Oisín Mac Manus, Dunlewey Billy Nohilly, Bundoran and Dublin Daniel Duffy, Milford William (Billy) Johnston, Manorcunningham Roisin McCartney, Moville Damien McDonald, Urris, Clonmany Moya McColgan, Fahan and Derry Rita Colhoun, […]
Tributes paid to ‘hardworking and generous’ Jim McFadden
By Paul McElwee FAMILY, friends and the wider Strabane and Creeslough communities came together on Monday to pay their respects to beloved shopkeeper and Creeslough native, Jim McFadden as he was laid to rest. The eldest of 14 children, Mr McFadden was a major fixture in Strabane for over 50 years, most notably for his […]
Donegal brewery eyeing up British market for next year
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THE award-winning Kinnegar Brewing company in Letterkenny is planning to make in-roads into the potentially vast and lucrative British market in 2026 in what is set to be another exciting chapter in its ongoing success. This will represent a significant step forward for the brewery which began commercial operations at a modest level back in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, November 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Billy Nohilly, Bundoran and Dublin Daniel Duffy, Milford Advertisement William (Billy) Johnston, Manorcunningham Roisin McCartney, Moville Damien McDonald, Urris, Clonmany Moya McColgan, Fahan and Derry Billy Nohilly, Bundoran and Dublin The death has occurred of Billy Nohilly, 9 White Maple, Bundoran and formerly of Lucan, Dublin. Mr […]