By Dionne Meehan PLANNING permission has been sought for the development of a new shop in Creeslough. This comes after the village’s Applegreen Service Station was completely destroyed in a huge blast in 2022, where ten people tragically lost their lives. Advertisement At the start of the year, public anger erupted after Donegal County Council […]
Weather: Dry and bright day with plenty of sunshine
TODAY will be dry and bright with plenty of sunshine and scattered cloud. Top temperatures will range from 15 to 18 degrees, but it will be a little cooler long the north coast with a moderate north-easterly breeze. Tonight will be dry and clear overnight with light breezes. Advertisement Lowest temperatures will range from 3 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 7
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary Clare O’Donnell, Portnoo Liam Kelly, Donegal Town Advertisement Philomena Murphy, Stranorlar Michael (Mick) O’Dowd, Bunbeg and Sligo Hughie O’Donnell, Dungloe Jack Gallagher, Dublin and Creeslough Brendan Bushe, Donegal Town Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Ranafast Kieran Boyce, New York and Glenties Bernard Keyes, Falcarragh […]
Nora Houston: A woman who gave so much to her community
WIDESPREAD regret was occasioned following the recent passing of Nora Houston, Lackenagh, Burtonport, which took place in Letterkenny University Hospital. Nora had been unwell for some weeks previous to her passing and spent some weeks in Letterkenny hospital where she received excellent care. A native of Gortnasade, Kincasslagh, she was a member of the well […]
Driving test delays forcing young Donegal learners to break the law – road hauliers
IRISH Hauliers have accused the Road Safety Authority of “mismanagement of the driving test system”, as new Garda figures show a 95 per cent increase in the numbers of learner drivers caught driving unaccompanied in Donegal. The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling for a root and branch review of the Road Safety Authority and their operation […]
Islanders voice concerns over the new Coast Guard contract
By Róise Collins ARRANMORE islanders have raised concerns regarding the new Coast Guard Search and Rescue helicopter, following revelations that the aircraft is too small to safely transport patients on a stretcher. During a meeting of the island’s committee on Tuesday last, members heard from residents who rely heavily on the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service […]
Weather: Dry and sunny day with highs of 17 degrees
TODAY will be dry and sunny with some cloud building in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in a light variable breeze. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees. A few mist and fog patches are possible in light winds.
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, May 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Samuel Wallace, Buncrana Philomena Murphy, Stranorlar Advertisement Michael (Mick) O’Dowd, Bunbeg and Sligo Hughie O’Donnell, Dungloe Jack Gallagher, Dublin and Creeslough Brendan Bushe, Donegal Town Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Ranafast Kieran Boyce, New York and Glenties Bernard Keyes, Falcarragh and London Samuel Wallace, Buncrana […]
Results: Sun shines on another hugely successful North West 10k
IN brilliant sunshine, the 28th staging of the North West 10k Charity Run and Walk took place today and once again, it proved a wonderful success. On a day when charity is the winner, the North West 10k is one of the highlights on the sporting calendar in Donegal. And with over 1,100 participants taking […]
Music, story and poetry at An Focal Beo Festival
THERE will be a wealth of story, poetry, music, culture, heritage and new insights available for all at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s An Focal Beo festival which will run in the town from Sunday, May 11 to Friday, May 23. To set things off there will be a bus tour round the Fanad Peninsula with local […]