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.
Weather: Largely dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells
ANY mist and fog will clear this morning. It will be largely dry with isolated showers and a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Scattered showers will develop during the evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light to moderate northerly winds. Tonight there will be a mix of clear spells and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary O Donnell, Kilcar Patrick (Paddy) McGill, Waterford and Lifford Advertisement Máire Kate Campbell, Glenties Kacper Dudek, Lifford and formerly Poland Josephine Doherty, Stranorlar Madge Fahy, Donegal Town Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale, Co. Monaghan Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless Karen Connolly, Sligo and […]
Community groups show their worth during storm fallout
Many local community groups are continuing to step up to the mark to support people impacted by Storm Eowyn. Homes and businesses throughout Donegal were left without power as a result of last Friday’s gael-force winds. There has been a massive clear-up in recent days. Advertisement Sports clubs and community groups have opened up their […]
GAA fundraiser to support attack victim Charles Dooher
A special fundraising event is being held to support the family of a man fighting for his life after an attack in Lifford last week. Charles Dooher is being treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital for the serious injuries he suffered during the attack at his home on Monday, January 20. Two men have been […]
Gardai continue probe into road tragedy during storm
GARDAÍ in Raphoe continue to investigate the fatal road traffic incident that occurred at Feddyglass on Friday morning. Kacper Dudek (20) of 18 Beechwood Park, Lifford and formerly of Brody, Poland died when a tree fell on his car during Storm Éowyn. The incident happened shortly before 5.30am, on Friday, January 24. Advertisement A Family […]
N14 at Tullyrap remains closed today
THE N14 at Tullyrap will remain closed today to facilitate a clean up of the area and the removal of fallen trees following Storn Éowyn. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes. An update on the re-opening of this road is expected later today.