by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal have raised serious concerns in the wake of the number of people arrested in the Division in the last week on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In all, 18 people were detected by gardaí in the one-week period from Tuesday of last week to Tuesday […]
Big crowds expected to attend Irish play in Anagaire tomorrow evening
Ar iarratas ón phobal, beidh an dráma ‘Biseach’ a bhí ar an ardán i Scioból an Phobail coicís ó shin ar an ardán arís i Scioból an Phobail i Mín na Craoibhe, Anagaire, Dé hAoine seo. Ba mhór an truaighe gan dráma chomh maith sin a chur ar an stáitse arís go háirithe daofa siúd […]
Rebecca Browne’s family continue fight for answers two years after tragic death
By Dionne Meehan FOR the family of Rebecca Browne, the past two years have been a painful journey of heartbreak and unanswered questions. Yesterday marked two years since the 21-year-old Derry woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a garda car during a night out in Buncrana. Advertisement In December 2024, the Browne […]
Weather: Dry with sunny spells developing through the day
TODAY will be dry with sunny spells developing through the day. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, coolest near northern coasts. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will develop in a light variable breeze. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary Shiel, Castlefinn Sean (John) O’Keefe, Convoy Advertisement Ena O’Gorman, Bundoran and Mountcharles Rena McClintock, Balindrait Patricia Patton, Letterkenny Connie Sweeney, Castlefinn Seamus McIntyre, Falcarragh and Creeslough Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure Aidan McNern, Dunkineely and Galway Sr Eileen Haughey, Ballyshannon and Teelin Desmond Coughlin, Ballyshannon […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Rena McClintock, Balindrait Patricia Patton, Letterkenny Advertisement Connie Sweeney, Castlefinn Seamus McIntyre, Falcarragh and Creeslough Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure Aidan McNern, Dunkineely and Galway Sr Eileen Haughey, Ballyshannon and Teelin Desmond Coughlin, Ballyshannon Tom Reaney, Falcarragh and England Stephen Martin, Lifford James (Jim) McCready, Carrigans […]
Funeral today of Lifford businessman who passed away following workplace accident
THE funeral of a Lifford businessman who passed away as a result of a work place accident will take place today. Stephen Martin, of Carricknaslate, passed away in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, May 14. He was the owner of Martin Tyres, which is located on Bridge Street Lifford. Advertisement A Service will take place […]
Castlefinn teen marks nine years since life-saving transplant
AS 19-year-old Matthew Doherty from Castlefinn gets ready to sit his Leaving Certificate this June, he’s celebrating far more than an academic milestone – this year also marks nine years since he received a life-saving kidney transplant that gave him a second chance at life. Diagnosed in infancy with atypical HUS (haemolytic uraemic syndrome), a […]
Rathmullan footpath repairs on the way
JUST over €50,000 had been allocated for footpath repairs in Rathmullan. The news has been welcomed by Cllr. Pauric McGarvey who had tabled a motion at last week’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council saying that there was an “urgent need” for the repair and upgrading of many footpaths in the town. He said that […]
Relay for Life buzz is growing ahead of Saturday’s event
By Caolagh Grimes THE Relay for Life buzz is growing in anticipation of the charity event on Saturday. The fundraiser will take place at the ATU from 4pm on Saturday and will be running for 24 hours. Relay for life is the largest cancer fundraiser across the globe, it has been taking place in Donegal […]