A EuroMillions player in Donegal is celebrating a midweek windfall after matching five numbers and one Lucky Star in Tuesday night’s draw (October 7), scooping a prize worth €241,123. The Donegal player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw from Maple Burtonport Petrol Station, Crossroads, Burtonport, Co. Donegal. The winning […]
Major retailer to expand in Letterkenny
THERE is good news for Letterkenny shoppers as Boots will be moving to a larger unit in the Letterkenny Retail Park just in time for the Christmas shopping period. The pharmacy and beauty supply store already has two shops open in Letterkenny, one in the retail park and the other on the Lower Main Street. […]
TCS inspires local support for BUMBLEance fundraiser
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) based in Letterkenny has raised €1739 to date in a recent fundraising campaign in aid of BUMBLEance, Ireland’s Children’s National Ambulance Service. The fundraising goal is to enhance BUMBLEance’s Vehicle 9, which specifically serves children across Donegal, by funding a selection of new toys to make hospital journeys more comfortable and […]
‘The people of Donegal have been failed with this short-sighted budget’- Deputy Ward
DEPUTY Charles Ward has told Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, that he has “failed the people of Donegal completely, with this short-sighted budget”. The Donegal TD said, “When presenting this budget, Minister Pascal Donohoe said: ‘We are making the best possible use of the resources available, to invest in our future and to strengthen our foundations’ […]
Over 2,600 Donegal students to receive Junior Cycle results today
OVER 2,600 students in Donegal are set to receive their Junior Cycle results today. The results, which will be released at 9am, will be made available to schools through the State Examinations Commission Schools Portal, and will then be passed on to students. Students can also access their results online at examinations.ie.
Weather: Cloudy day ahead with occasional showers
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with isolated patches of light rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Tonight will be mainly cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle. Advertisement Patches of mist and fog will form in light to moderate winds. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 12 degrees, coldest inland.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, October 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy Sheila Kane, Westmeath and Ballyshannon Advertisement Mary B Ferry, Derrybeg Tommy Connors, Letterkenny Gretta Sweeney, Dunfanaghy Thomas Harley, Wicklow and Donegal Teresa Gallagher, Glenties Violet Phillips, Bundoran Eileen McDermott, Roscommon and Clonmany Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy The death has occurred […]
Donegal lotto player is a Euro Millions winner
DID you buy a ticket for tonight’s Euro Millions draw? Well you could be the holder of a winning ticket worth almost a quarter of a million euro. There was no winner of tonight’s Euro Millions jackpot. But one person in Ireland matched 5 correct numbers plus a lucky star, winning €241,123. Advertisement And the […]
Funeral details confirmed for Letterkenny man, Tommy Connors
THE funeral will take place on Thursday morning in St. Eunan’s Cathedral of the Letterkenny man who died tragically in a storm-related incident in the town on Friday. Tommy Connors, Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, lost his life in the incident which occurred at a domestic property at around 4.15pm. A very well known and […]
Day of much emotion: Creeslough falls silent on third anniversary of tragedy
A survivor of the Stardust disaster in Dublin has led renewed calls for a public inquiry into the Creeslough tragedy. Antoinette Keegan spoke in Creeslough today at a special memorial event which marked the third anniversary of the disaster. Ten people died in the explosion at the service station on October 7, 2022. Advertisement Family […]