A walk to mark the birthday of the late journalist Brian Hutton is raising funds for the Lough Swilly RNLI. The walk will take place on Saturday, May 17 from the Shore front in Buncrana to Stragill and back. The walk is being organised by family and friends of the Derryman, who died suddenly in […]
Deep sadness as death occurs of Dan McTeague, Letterkenny
By Diarmaid Doherty The death has taken place of Dan McTeague, Gortnamóna, Glencar Road, Letterkenny. Aged 91, Dan was a much respected and very well known member of the community. Advertisement He will be fondly remembered as one of the county’s most talented singers having been a leading member of the St. Eunan’s Cathedral choir […]
Delegates from across the country in Donegal for Fórsa conference
HUNDREDS of delegates have gathered in Letterkenny this week as Fórsa trade union’s divisional conferences get underway at the Mount Errigal Hotel. The conferences for the union’s Health and Welfare Division and the Local Government and Local Services Division began on Wednesday and will run until tomorrow (Friday). Fórsa’s Health and Welfare Division represents over […]
Tributes are paid to businessman Terry Ponsonby who died in Spain
By Dionne Meehan Terry Ponsonby, a well-known businessman from Letterkenny, is being fondly remembered as “one in a million” following his unexpected passing in Spain earlier this week. Best known for owning the popular local take-away ‘The Friars Rest’, Mr Ponsonby was a well-known and much-loved figure in the Cathedral Town and beyond. Advertisement Sharing […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Advertisement Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Emmanuel Familola, Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving mother Glory, his brothers Daniel and John, his […]
Communities across Donegal urged to reduce water usage
UISCE Éireann is urging communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve water and reduce usage. The appeal comes as the current prolonged spell of dry weather, coupled with increased demand, is putting significant pressure on water supplies in the county. A Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, remains in place for Milford Regional Public […]
Weather: Another warm and sunny day ahead
TODAY will be warm and sunny with highs of 17 to 22 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 11 degrees with light and variable breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Margaret O’Gara, Glencolmcille Advertisement Nuala McCahill, Ranafast Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana The death has taken place in London of Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham Née Doherty (Hutton), daughter of the late Eddie and Annie Doherty, Millbrae, Buncrana, R.I.P. Wife of the late Vaughan R.I.P. and […]
Special reunion planned for St Eunan’s College class of 1970–1975
A HALF a century after they exited the gates for the last time (some of them with a pronounced sense of relief and joy!) former students from the 1970-1975 class in St Eunan’s College are being invited back to their old Alma Mater for a weekend of reminiscing and recollection. The Reunion will take place […]
The Savage Hearts to headline Ghostlight Sessions
THE Balor, Ballybofey has announced the line-up for this month’s Ghostlight Sessions with The Savage Hearts – headed up by former Strypes drummer Evan Walsh – set to headline. Now in its 9th year The Ghostlight Sessions is one of the country’s longest running established original emerging music nights. Each night features three 30 minute […]