DONEGAL County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team has met in preparation for the arrival of Storm Ciara as status yellow weather warnings have been issued for the county. Met Eireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal effective from 9am on Saturday until midnight on Sunday and a status yellow rain warning from […]
Bookies put Donegal model at 33/1 to win glitter ball
THE BOOKIES have slashed Donegal model Grainne Gallanagh’s chances of winning Dancing With the Stars in their latest predictions. Boyle Sports have Grainne at 33/1 to win the coveted glitter ball with Lottie Ryan the front runner followed by Ryan Andrews (13-8). Giving their predictions on who is most likely to be eliminated next they […]
Fourth family speak out about delayed cancer diagnosis
A FOURTH family has spoken out about a delayed cancer diagnosis at Letterkenny University Hospital’s gynaecology department which is currently under review. The family of Annie Farrell from Buncrana have written a letter to Minister for Health, Simon Harris about their concerns about the care provided at the hospital and requested an investigation into the […]
Three Donegal water supplies removed from EPA list
The Greencastle, Letterkenny and Milford-Letterkenny water supplies given the thumbs up by the EPA following extensive investment and upgrade works.
Cyclist in critical condition after Lifford crash
A CYCLIST is in a critical condition at Letterkenny University Hospital after he was knocked down this morning in Lifford. “Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision between a cyclist and a car that occurred in the Springhill area of Lifford on 31/1/20 at approximately 9am. “The cyclist, a man aged in his 40s, was […]
Trio accused of Mourne Antiques theft refused bail
TWO women and a man accused of a significant theft of jewellery and cash from Mourne Antiques in Letterkenny have been refused bail when they appeared before the district court this afternoon. Larisa Craioveanca Curte (31), Vasilica Bita (53) and Daniel Constantin Mandescu (30) appeared before the court over the incident which occurred on […]
County hurlers open at home to Armagh
County hurlers open at home to Armagh By Frank Craig Donegal hurlers get their 2020 season under way on Sunday with Armagh the visitors to O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny (throw-in, 2pm) Advertisement Mickey McCann will once again boss the side. The Burt man had taken some time to mull over his inter county future before finally […]
Gallen itching to get back
By Frank Craig Oisin Gallen admits that it’ll be a frustrating experience for him as he watches Donegal run out in Ballybofey on Saturday night. The 19-year-old was one of the real finds for Declan Bonner in 2019. The MacCumhaills man would have loved to be involved – on his own patch – as Donegal […]
Engine still purring after half a century
THE Donegal Motor Club will celebrate their 50th Anniversary at a special function in Logue’s of Cranford on Saturday afternoon at 4pm.