By Dionne Meehan A YOUNG boy has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after he was struck by a car in Ramelton. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the collision which took place on Chapel Road in the town earlier this evening. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a male […]
Plans lodged for 20 apartments in Oldtown
by Louise Doyle PLANS have been lodged for the construction of 20 apartments in Oldtown, Letterkenny. Applicant R.I Scott Construction Limited is seeking planning permission from Donegal County Council for the proposed development. Advertisement The proposed plans comprise construction of a three-storey apartment block (A) containing six apartments, and a four-storey apartment block (B) containing 14 […]
Ó Baoill back in the side as Donegal prepare for visit of Louth
DONEGAL have made one change to their starting 15 as they prepare to welcome Louth to Ballybofey for Sunday’s All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final (4pm). Dáire Ó Baoill is back in the half-forward line. The Gaoth Dobhair man came off the bench and kicked a wonderful two pointer as Donegal defeated Mayo in Dr Hyde Park last […]
Derry-Dublin route to be reinstated by third quarter of 2026
CONFIRMATION that the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between City of Derry Airport and Dublin Airport will be up and running by the third quarter of 2026 by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has been described by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, as an extremely positive development. Speaking after a meeting yesterday […]
Weather: Temperatures to soar today
TODAY will be warm and sunny with good spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 25 to 29 degrees in light breezes. Tonight will be mostly dry and clear with some isolated showers possible. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in light or variable breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, June 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rosemary (Roma) Keogh, Dublin and Buncrana Robert Elliot, Donegal Town and Leitir Advertisement John Lee, Dublin and Ballyshannon Gerry Gallagher, Carndonagh Barney Carr, Carrigart Maura McFadden, Ramelton Dara McDermott, Letterkenny Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin Rosemary (Roma) Keogh, Dublin and Buncrana The death has […]
Man found in shed with long bladed knife jailed
A MAN found in a garden shed of a house in Killygordon with a long bladed knife has been jailed. Ryan Campbell (25) was charged with trespassing with a knife, weapon of offence or other article at Forest Park, Killygordon, on December 8, 2024. Campbell, with an address on court papers of 8 Gleann NaGreine, […]
THIRD DEGREE: New film looks behind closed doors in a crumbling home
In this week’s Third Degree column, Niall Duffy, Managing Director of Keltik Elk Films talks to Paul Bradley about his film on the defective concrete crisis Hi Niall, thank you for taking this interview. I presume you’re still busy promoting your film Galar? Hi Paul, thanks for the opportunity. Things are going really well. It’s […]
A visual tribute to Donegal: Mirren McFeely’s heartfelt graphic-designed fashion
YOU’VE heard of the Harry Gordon ‘Dylan’ dress? Well, move over, Bob, there’s a new kid in town! Graphic Designer and Illustrator Mirren McFeely, hailing from Letterkenny, has captivated audiences with her final year residency collection. ‘Greetings from Donegal’ was showcased at the Ulster University School of Art, Belfast, recently. A celebration of personal heritage, creativity, and […]
Donegal fiddler Hughie Gillespie the feature of special online event
WELL-KNOWN fiddler and journalist Martin McGinley will give a talk on another Donegal fiddler Hughie Gillespie (1906-1986) tonight (Thursday) at the headquarters of Na Píobairí Uilleann in Dublin. The talk, which starts at 8.30pm, can be viewed live for free at the NPU website pipers.ie through their channel NPU-TV. Hughie Gillespie is one of the […]