By Dionne Meehan THOSE wishing for a white Christmas look set to have their hopes dashed as temperatures over the festive period could be as warm as those in Spain. That’s according to Gerry Murphy, a Meteorologist and Weather Forecaster with Met Éireann. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Mr Murphy said unless the forecast […]
Donegal TDs take their seats in Dáil Éireann
By Róise Collins YESTERDAY Donegal’s five new TDs took their seat in the first sitting of the Dáil since the general election. A total of 174 TDs gathered at Leinster house for the convening of the 34th Dáil, up from 160 in 2020. Advertisement There are 66 newly elected deputies, including Donegal’s newest TD, Charles […]
‘Justice for Rebecca Browne’ protest to be held in Buncrana
By Dionne Meehan THE devastated family of young Derry woman Rebecca Browne will take to the streets of Buncrana tomorrow to demand answers, accountability and justice following her tragic death last year. Ms Browne, who was 21-years-old, had been out for the night when she was hit by a garda car at 3.15am on May 21, 2023 at Ludden, […]
Capacity concerns emerge for Little Angels School
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that the new state-of-the-art Little Angels School in Letterkenny will not have enough classrooms to meet demand when it opens within weeks. Works on the school are due to be completed at the end of this month by Boyle Construction, ahead of an expected move in date of early February. Full story […]
Gardaí and emergency services at scene of two car collision near Killea
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision near Killea. The collision occurred on the R237 at Monglass shortly before 7am. No further information is available at this time. Advertisement
Weather: Cloudy day with outbreaks of rain
THIS morning will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Blustery conditions with sunshine and scattered showers will then follow, becoming dry by evening time. Maximum temperatures will range between 9 and 11 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will turn cloudier with a few showers, turning to light rain or drizzle by dawn. Lowest temperatures ranging between 2 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, December 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh – Maureen Quinn, Frosses Advertisement – Teresa Gallagher, Donegal Town – Rita (Margaret) Quinn, Letterkenny – Dinny McLaughlin, Buncrana – Tessie McLaughlin, Buncrana – Tom Cassidy, Bundoran and Westmeath – Janet Barriscale, St Johnston -Peadar Quinn, Fintown -Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen -Fr P.J. Brady, Kerry/Donegal/Meath/Westmeath -Henry Bradley, Crossroads […]
Motorists urged to expect delays on the Letterkenny to Lifford road
MOTORISTS should take extra care and expect delays on the Letterkenny to Lifford road this morning as a lorry is blocking the road. The lorry is believed to have broken down at Drumoghill. Gardaí are at the scene to assist.
Pat Floyd’s story: How Donegal ICPOP team changed her life
A DONEGAL woman, who was told she would never walk unaided, has praised the work of the Donegal Integrated Care Programme for Older People. When Pat Floyd came out of hospital and couldn’t walk, she was referred by Letterkenny University Hospital to the ICPOP team. The ICPOP is a team that helps older people with […]
Weather: Cloudy day with outbreaks of light rain
THIS morning will be rather cloudy with outbreaks of light rain slowly clearing with some sunny spells developing later. More cloud will build this afternoon with a few light showers following in from the west. It will be a little breezy at times too with highs of 7 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will […]