TODAY will be warm and sunny with highs of 17 to 22 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 11 degrees with light and variable breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Margaret O’Gara, Glencolmcille Advertisement Nuala McCahill, Ranafast Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana The death has taken place in London of Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham Née Doherty (Hutton), daughter of the late Eddie and Annie Doherty, Millbrae, Buncrana, R.I.P. Wife of the late Vaughan R.I.P. and […]
Special reunion planned for St Eunan’s College class of 1970–1975
A HALF a century after they exited the gates for the last time (some of them with a pronounced sense of relief and joy!) former students from the 1970-1975 class in St Eunan’s College are being invited back to their old Alma Mater for a weekend of reminiscing and recollection. The Reunion will take place […]
The Savage Hearts to headline Ghostlight Sessions
THE Balor, Ballybofey has announced the line-up for this month’s Ghostlight Sessions with The Savage Hearts – headed up by former Strypes drummer Evan Walsh – set to headline. Now in its 9th year The Ghostlight Sessions is one of the country’s longest running established original emerging music nights. Each night features three 30 minute […]
Fundraiser launched to support families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy
A FUNDRAISER has been set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. It is thought they, along with a third teenager, had been playing […]
Weather: Sunny and warm day with highs of 23 degrees
TODAY will be sunny and warm. Highest temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Tonight will be dry and clear. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate winds.
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, May 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret O’Gara, Glencolmcille Bernadette McIntyre, Ballyshannon Advertisement Frank McGloin, Ballyshannon Nuala McCahill, Ranafast Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Margaret O’Gara, Glencolmcille The death has occurred of Margaret O’Gara (née Carr), Cashel, Glencolmcille. Ms O’Gara passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May […]
ULSTER FINAL REACTION: Murphy – ‘I didn’t think it would happen again’
By Dáire Bonnar DONEGAL forward Michael Murphy admitted on Saturday that picking up a sixth Ulster title is something he never thought would happen. The Glenswilly man was named Man of the Match in the Ulster final as Donegal beat Armagh by 2-23 to 0-28 after extra-time in St Tiernach’s Park, Clones. Murphy’s last championship […]
ULSTER FINAL REACTION: Ciaran Moore – in the right spot, at the right time
DONEGAL star Ciaran Moore said he was fortunate to be in the right spot to score the crucial second goal for Donegal on Saturday. Moore was replaced in normal time but when the match went to extra-time, he was called upon again and his running power really came to the fore. He got stuck into […]
Thousands walk together for Darkness into Light
by Evelyn Cullen THE streets of Letterkenny came alive with quiet chatter in the small hours of Saturday morning, as around 1,500 people turned out to do the 17th annual Darkness into Light walk to raise funds for mental health charity Pieta House, which supports those affected by suicide and self-harm. Participants didn’t start to […]