by Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY woman has told of her turmoil and fear after learning the man jailed for raping her is to be released from prison in April of next year – three years early. Dominique Meehan was brutally attacked by Keith Hearne at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown on July 4, 2015. Advertisement Ms Meehan had […]
Boil Water Notice on Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply lifted
THE Boil Water Notice on the Glenties-Ardara Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply can now resume normal use of the public water supply. The notice was issued on Friday, January 24, due to deterioration in the […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day for Donegal
THIS morning will be cold and crisp with frost slowly clearing, leaving a dry and sunny day. Temperatures will be cool but pleasant with highs of 6 to 8 degrees. Tonight will be cold, dry and clear. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -2 to 1 degrees with widespread frost and a few icy patches.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, February 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mickey Joe McGinley, Cloghan Mary Ward, Ballintra Advertisement Elizabeth (Lily) Thompson, Letterkenny John Pat Kerr, Rathmullan Mary Hegarty, Glencolmcille Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan Paddy Gallagher, Glenties Enya Maria Celia McMurrough, Gortahork Mickey Joe McGinley, Cloghan The death has occurred of Mickey Joe McGinley, Ballinaman, Cloghan. Mr McGinley passed […]
€50,000 zebra crossing in Raphoe
THE provision of a new zebra crossing in Raphoe is expected to cost Donegal County Council up to €50,000. Works are now almost completed on the provision of the crossing which also has a “raised table” to help slow traffic. While the cost may raise a few eyebrows, it reflects the ever increasing demands on […]
Deceased was alive when left at Sliabh Liag cliffs, accused told gardai
by Eoin Reynolds A MAN accused of murdering a pensioner whose body was found at the foot of Ireland’s tallest cliffs told gardai that the discovery was ironic, as the deceased “always wanted to be buried at sea”. The accused man Alan Vial (39) also told gardai that 66-year-old Robert ‘Robin’ Wilkin’s body being found […]
Weather: Largely dry, bright and sunny day
TODAY will be largely dry, bright and sunny with light winds. A little cloud will drift in at times during the afternoon with the odd shower but most places will stay dry. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cold and clear with light winds. Temperatures will fall quickly after sunset […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 5
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan Paddy Gallagher, Glenties Advertisement Jim Caulfield, Doochary Enya Maria Celia McMurrough, Gortahork Francie Kelly, Ballybofey Roy Beattie, Castlefinn Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan The death has occurred of Dugald MacFarlane, The Breakwater, Lehardan, Rathmullan. Mr MacFarlane passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry on Friday, January […]
Gritters to salt Donegal roads tonight and tomorrow
All routes on Donegal’s winter maintenance programme will be gritted at 9pm tonight and again at 6 am tomorrow. Donegal County Council is advising motorists to drive with caution and not assume roads are ice-free. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen […]
New bus shelters needed in Finn Valley
A FRESH call has been made for the installation of bus shelters around the Finn Valley. Raising the issue, Cllr. Patrick McGowan said that there are “people getting soaked in the rain” waiting at bus stops. “You would think that it is an easy fix to try and get a couple of bus shelters and it […]