THIS morning will be bright with well scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees in light to moderate winds. After a largely dry start tonight, there will be outbreaks of rain, heavy in places with spot flooding possible. Advertisement The rain will mostly clear by morning. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, September 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Majella Duffy, Glengad Joan McGee, Carrigans Advertisement Seamus McBride, Raphoe Mary Maureen Anderson, Lifford Eileen Williamson, Letterkenny Maurice Friel, Gaoth Dobhair Kevin Francis DeBurca, Killybegs and London Pauline Comerford, Co. Laois, Co. Kildare and Creeslough John Harkin, Bridgend Majella Duffy, Glengad The peaceful death has taken place […]
Council urged to repair historic Bridge of Tears
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CALLS have been made for urgent repairs or for a new bridge to be built to preserve a historic bridge on the outskirts of Falcarragh, named locally as the Bridge of Tears. The issue was raised at a meeting of the Glenties Municipal District by Cllr John Sheamuis O’Fearraigh, who spoke of the bridge’s local […]
Donegal rescue team given €83,000 for response vehicle
DONEGAL has been allocated €128,688 for two community vehicles under the 2025 CLÁR programme. Donegal Mountain Rescue Team based in Lifford is to receive €83,701 to purchase a rescue emergency response vehicle, while Drimarone Development CLG in Donegal Town is getting €44,987 to buy a mobility transport/cancer care vehicle. The Donegal allocation is part of a […]
RNLI crew members honoured for their part in rescue of kayaker
TWO young volunteer crew members from the Arranmore RNLI are being recognised for their part in the dangerous rescue of a kayaker. JJ O’Donnell and Evan O’Donnell were both involved in the search for kayaker Malachy Doyle who was eventually rescued from a cave in treacherous conditions. The incident happened in September 2023 when as […]
Diocese of Raphoe issues apology to Donegal sisters who were abused by priest
THE Diocese of Raphoe has issued an apology to two Donegal sisters who were the victims of abuse by a former priest in the diocese. Former Donegal priest Con Cunningham was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in July 2021 for sexually abusing two minors in the Fanad area while serving in the Diocese of Raphoe […]
St Eunan’s College class of ’75 celebrate 50th reunion
Schools friends and classmates from the St. Eunan’s College class of 1975 got together again for a weekend of celebration in Letterkenny on Friday and Saturday. The 50 year school reunion offered a chance to catch-up with school pals and share stories and memories from their time at the Letterkenny school. The friends gathered in […]
Popular car run to return to Muff
By Eoghan O’Boyle TWO years ago, the tarmac of Muff Main Street was graced by the rubber from the wheels of some of the world’s fastest, most luxurious and expensive cars in the inaugural Muff Run in aid of the Little Blue Heroes. The village itself is no stranger to car shows, with the Muff […]
Council urged to repair historic Bridge of Tears
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By Róise Collins CALLS have been made for urgent repairs or for a new bridge to be built to preserve a historic bridge on the outskirts of Falcarragh, named locally as the Bridge of Tears. The issue was raised at Tuesday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District by Cllr John Sheamuis O’Fearraigh, who spoke of […]
Councillors again highlight need for speed ramps in Letterkenny estate
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By Chris Ashmore THE installation of speed ramps in a Letterkenny housing estate where a toddler was nearly knocked down recently is unlikely to happen in the short-term, it has emerged. Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle highlighted an incident where a parent had contacted him after they almost […]