By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who lost her sister in the Creeslough explosion has said she fears her parents will die before they get any answers. Lisa Gallagher said the past three years have felt like a never-ending cycle of uncertainty. Advertisement Her younger sister Jessica was killed in her hometown in the October 2022 tragedy. […]
Weather: Dry start to the day with sunny spells
THERE will be a dry start to the day with sunny spells. Showers will spread further eastwards through the day, with the odd heavy shower possible. Drier conditions will follow by evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in light to moderate winds. Tonight will be mostly dry with clear spells and isolated […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, September 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Teresa McGarvey, Creeslough John McDyre, Glenties Advertisement May Byrne, Mountcharles Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point Neil Ferry, Knockfola Frances Laird, Scotland and Convoy Frances Doherty, Buncrana Margaret Brown, Bundoran Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar John Stack, Clonmany and Dublin The death has occurred […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, September 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point Advertisement Neil Ferry, Knockfola Frances Laird, Scotland and Convoy Frances Doherty, Buncrana Margaret Brown, Bundoran Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point The death has taken place of Nancy McCallion, September 1, late of Parochial House […]
A new chapter for Errigal College’s first year students
HUNDREDS of young students took the next step in their education as they started secondary school last week. Errigal College welcomed five classes of new students through their gates. Photographer Clive Wasson has been capturing the first year classes at Errigal College.
Student recognised for pivotal and pioneering volunteer roles
A SOON-TO-BE graduate from Donegal has made a difference for the environment and fellow students as “the driving force” behind a new volunteer-run scheme at the University of Chester. Yana Laszcziw has been praised for her care, enthusiasm and dedication in leading a team of students in setting up and running the University’s first-ever clothes […]
Young volunteers protect Donegal coastlines
OVER the past 5 months, Donegal Lifeguards and Leisure Training has proudly hosted numerous child and teen lifeguard training camp at Downings Beach. One of the many vital responsibilities of a lifeguard is ensuring that our Blue Flag beaches retain their prestigious status. Blue Flag beaches are recognised as the cleanest beaches in Ireland with […]
Council chop down ancient oak despite residents’ pleas
DONEGAL County Council has felled a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite residents’ desperate pleas. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, has been removed to make way for a new cycle path, which is part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project.
Emergency services tackle blaze in St Johnston
EMERGENCY services attended the scene of a fire that occurred at a premises in St Johnston last night. Gardaí and fire crews were called to the scene around 7pm and worked through the night to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. Advertisement
Weather: Wet and cloudy day ahead
TODAY will be rather cloudy and wet this morning. Scattered showers will follow with breezes too. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, there will be a mix of cloudy periods and isolated showers but they should clear away later tonight. Some patchy mist forming overnight as winds fall light. Lowest temperatures of […]