PETTIGO man Willie Kelly has been awarded honorary life membership of the Irish Farmers’ Association in recognition of his long service and contribution to the organisation. Making the announcement at the annual general meeting of the Co. Donegal Executive of the IFA in Letterkenny, County Chair Joe Sweeney said that Mr Kelly was responsible for setting […]
Cousin’s special tribute to Cara Hannon
By Dionne Meehan THE cousin of a young Letterkenny woman who passed away earlier this month is preparing to run the Paris Marathon in her memory. Cara Hannon passed away suddenly from a catastrophic cardiac event at just 23-years-old on Tuesday, March 4. Now, her cousin, Leitrim woman, Megan Hannon, is preparing to honour her […]
Channel Hopper: Adolescence will certainly be up there as one of the best dramas of the year
By Paul Bradley Adolescence Netflix It’s early in the year yet, and I haven’t (as I write) watched it all yet, but Netflix’s Adolescence will certainly be up there at the end of the year as one of the most significant and best dramas of the year; the first episode alone might even turn out […]
Ireland’s oldest person has passed away at 109 years old
By Dionne Meehan IRELAND’S oldest person, Castlefinn woman Ruby Druce, has passed away. Advertisement Named as Ireland’s oldest person last August following the death of Galway woman Phyllis Furness, Ms Druce celebrated her 109th birthday on New Year’s Eve. Born and raised in Castlefinn, Ruby came to live in Letterkenny with her niece Margo […]
Six Donegal garda stations without an assigned Garda
A NEW report has found that six garda stations in Donegal are without an assigned Garda. The analysis by the Irish Independent revealed that nationally, the number of small rural stations without an assigned officer increased from nine to 56 last year. The analysis of figures from the Department of Justice also reveals that close to a […]
Weather: Dry and mostly cloudy day
THIS morning will be dry and mostly cloudy. During this afternoon, showers or longer spells of rain will develop. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with mostly light or variable breezes. Fresh to […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, March 21
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Foncie Ward, Creeslough Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy Advertisement Jean Kelly, Castlefinn Noel Smith, Rathmullan Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham Jaqueline Witherow, Convoy Frank Mongan, Barnesmore Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward Donal Feely, Donegal Town Joe McCormack, Donegal Town Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Foncie Ward, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, March 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy Jean Kelly, Castlefinn Advertisement Noel Smith, Rathmullan Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham Jaqueline Witherow, Convoy Frank Mongan, Barnesmore Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward Donal Feely, Donegal Town Joe McCormack, Donegal Town Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy The death […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Lucas MacDonald delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com Saturday, March 15, 1975 Farmers oppose Gweedore airstrip “We are holding on to our grazing lands and will continue our traditional type of farming. We will […]
Launch of Swilly Sisters’ Shed full of warmth and friendship
RATHMULLAN was the place to be recently as locals gathered to celebrate the launch of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed which took place on International Women’s Day Almost 70 people were in attendance at the launch whilst others sent their apologies. The Swilly Sisters’ Shed is an open group for women aged 18 and over from […]