A LITTLE cloudy this morning with patchy rain, drizzle and mist. Staying cloudy through the afternoon but the patchy rain will clear later with a few sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will be a mix of cloud and some clear spells with some lingering patchy rain and […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, August 7
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kathleen McGuinness, Sligo and Frosses Michael (Mick) Garry, Letterkenny Advertisement Mary Furey, Killybegs and Glenties Gerry Bennett, Donegal Town Doris Kearney, Kerrykeel Denis Duff, Stranorlar and Westmeath Michael Cullen, Letterkenny Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and formerly Gortahork Kathleen McGuinness, Sligo and Frosses The death has occurred of Kathleen […]
Budget constraints forced Children’s Ombudsman to halt refugee visits
BUDGET constraints forced the Donegal-born Ombudsman for Children to halt regular visits to hear concerns from asylum seekers in direct provision centres. Correspondence released under Freedom of Information laws, shows Dr Niall Muldoon, a Donegal Town native, said that his office “cannot continue to fulfil our statutory obligations within existing resourcing”, the Irish Times reported. […]
Potted Coriander recalled due to Listeria contamination risk
POTTED coriander products are being recalled by O’Hanlon Herbs due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in local supermarkets including Aldi, Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Marks and Spencer and Supervalu. Retailers have been requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display. Advertisement Consumers are advised not […]
Weather: Dry day with bright and sunny spells
THIS morning will be dry with bright or sunny spells. Through the afternoon and evening, cloud will increase from the west. Towards nightfall, rain will develop in the northwest. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees. Tonight, rain will extend to all areas, possibly turning heavy in places. It will clear overnight. It will […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, August 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Doris Kearney, Kerrykeel Denis Duff, Stranorlar and Westmeath Advertisement Michael Cullen, Letterkenny Phyllis Patton, Castlefinn Danny Kelly, Termon Samuel Delap, Milford Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and formerly Gortahork Doris Kearney, Kerrykeel The death has occurred of Doris Kearney (née Love), Main Street, Kerrykeel. Ms Kearney passed away at […]
Oakfest 2025: Donegal’s ultimate family festival experience
GET ready, Donegal – Oakfest is back and it’s set to be the highlight of your year! Running from September 6 to September 7 in the spectacular grounds of Oakfield Park, festival-goers can expect two days packed full of music, food, fun, and entertainment for all ages. With two stages, two completely different line-ups, and a […]
Letterkenny mourns the passing of Michael Cullen
TRIBUTES have been paid to well-known Letterkenny man Michael Cullen following his sad passing yesterday. Mr Cullen, of 23 Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. He spent the last seven months of his life in the excellent care of all the staff at St Eunan’s Nursing Home. Advertisement Mr Cullen’s remains […]
Home, work pressures and lack of affordable childcare concerns
by Louise Doyle HOME and work pressures, as well as the lack of affordable childcare have emerged as concerns for women across Donegal, according to report findings. The findings from the county-wide needs assessment have been released by Women’s Collective Ireland Donegal (WCI). Advertisement Recent findings from a new survey by WCI Donegal provides important insight into the […]
Weather: Mix of sunny spells and scattered showers
THERE will be sunny spells and scattered showers this morning, some of them heavy. Showers will become increasingly isolated this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with moderate to fresh winds, decreasing light to moderate later in the day. Advertisement Tonight will be dry with variable cloud and clear spells. Lowest temperatures of […]