By Dionne Meehan THE family of a woman injured in a house fire in Falcarragh has criticised the National Ambulance Service for refusing to come to her aid hours before Storm Éowyn hit. Tragedy struck for Kathleen Barrett last Thursday night when a fire tore through her home destroying everything in its path. Advertisement Despite the […]
Funeral takes place this morning of young Lifford man killed during Storm Éowyn
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a young man who tragically lost his life in a road collision during Storm Éowyn will be held in Lifford today. Kacper Dudek (20), of Beechwood Park, Lifford, was on his way home from work at Zeus Industrial Products in Letterkenny on Friday morning shortly before 5.30am when a tree […]
Man (60s) dies following work place accident in Ballyshannon
By Dionne Meehan A MAN has died following a work place accident in Ballyshannon. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal work place accident at a premises in Ballyshannon at approximately 1pm, yesterday, Wednesday, January 29. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A male in his 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with sunny spells
TODAY will be mostly dry with sunny spells and isolated showers early on. Cloud will gradually increase through the day and outbreaks of rain or drizzle will develop in the evening. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Rain, which will be heavy at times, will clear early on […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Seamus (Jimmy) McHugh, Ballyshannon and Galway James Crossan, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary O Donnell, Kilcar Patrick (Paddy) McGill, Waterford and Lifford Máire Kate Campbell, Glenties Kacper Dudek, Lifford and formerly Poland Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran Seamus (Jimmy) McHugh, Ballyshannon and Galway The […]
Efforts stepped up to protect historic Donegal church
A special fundraising event is being organised to help protect the future of one of the oldest buildings in Donegal. Constructed in 1622, St. Lugadius’ Church in Lifford is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the county. Considerable essential urgent work has been identified as being necessary to ensure the continued existence of the […]
Starmer hails inquiry commitment from Irish government
BRITISH Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the Irish government’s commitment to fully cooperate with the ongoing Omagh bombing inquiry. This came in response to a question in Parliament from DUP leader Gavin Robinson today, who urged Sir Kier to ensure ‘the truth is delivered and justice arrives for the families’. In his remarks, […]
Donegal women to be celebrated at special Glasgow event
The impact of Donegal women in Glasgow is to be celebrated at a special event on Friday. Many people have moved from Donegal to Scotland through the generations in search of a better life. That connection will be marked at this week’s event. Advertisement On the eve of St Brigid’s Day, Glasgow City Council and […]
Special group set up to deal with Donegal storm impact
Donegal County Council has been tasked by the government with leading the efforts to help those impacted by Storm Eowyn. The Office of An Taoiseach has asked the council to set up a Local Coordination Group in the county to address the needs of those without electricity and water in the aftermath of the storm. […]
N14 at Feddyglass to remain closed for remainder of the week
A SECTION of the N14 between Whitecross and Feddyglass junctions will remain closed for the remainder of the week following Storm Éowyn. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes via Ballindrait to Raphoe and St Johnston to Rosgier. An update on the re-opening of this road will be provided at the weekend.