A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. The alert will come into effect at mighnight on Tuesday and will last until 11am that morning. Counties Galway and Mayo will also be affected. Advertisement Strong to gale force and gusty southwest winds are expected. Met Éireann are urging people to be careful of […]
All set for another Marble Hill New Year’s Day swim
Preparations are well underway for the various New Year’s Day swims which are planned all across Donegal this coming Wednesday. Once again, large numbers of people will be raising some much needed funds for local charities by starting the new year off with a chilly dip in our icy waters. It’s always great fun – […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
Dionne Meehan delves into the archives of the Donegal News to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com DECEMBER 21, 1974 DONEGAL YOUTHS MAKE INTERNATIONAL SOCCER PANEL TWO young Donegal footballers have made the Irish International Youth Panel. The two are […]
Local groups and clubs benefit from Crónalaght Windfarm cheque presentations
At a recent presentation function held in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore, the Gaoth Dobhair based Crónalaght Windfarm presented cheques to local voluntary groups, schools and sports clubs. Cheque presentations of €1,500 were made to the following schools: Scoil Chonaill, Bunbeg, Scoil Phádraig, Dore, Scoil Naomh Dúigh, Annagry, Scoil Naomh Oilibheár Pluincéad, Ranafast, Scoil Eoin Pól, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, December 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Veronica McShea, Ballintra and Drumoghill Carl Ryan, Buncrana and Dublin Advertisement Tom Munnelly, Cranford Teresa Gallagher, Creeslough Noreen Catterson, Castlefinn Sally Boyce, Falcarragh Joseph Birkett, Clonmany Lexis Ross, Carrigans Bernard Rutherford, Carndonagh Kathleen Crilly, Clonmany Alicia Curran, Killybegs Joseph Houston, Cloghan Veronica McShea, Ballintra and Drumoghill […]
Long waiting times this evening at LUH Emergency Department
THE public is this evening being advised of long waiting times at the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital. In a statement, Saolta say the Emergency Department is extremely busy today. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department and many of these patients are acutely unwell. Advertisement “As always, we treat our sickest […]
Liverpool fans make donation to We Care Foodbank appeal
The Donegal branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club held a Last Man Standing competition in aid of the We Care Foodbank Donegal. They raised €700 for the charity and pictured is club member Michael Dorrian (right) making a presentation to Hugh Sweeney of We Care Foodbank Donegal. A big well done to everyone involved. the […]
Gaoth Dobhair credit union ranks nationally for loan growth
GAOTH DOBHAIR Credit Union has been ranked as the sixth best Credit Union in Ireland for loan growth. “This amazing achievement and growth wouldn’t have been possible with the continued support from our members, staff, board and various committees, so our heartfelt thanks to everyone,” a spokesperson said. “An accomplishment, marked by a growth rate […]
Lord George Hill and Gaoth Dobhair – a fascinating story
Lord George Hill (1801-1879), who had a vast estate in Gaoth Dobhair, is one of the most intriguing and controversial figures in the history of Irish landlordism. Kevin Kinsella reckons that Cathal Porteir’s Irish language book, An Tiarna George Hill agus Pobal Ghaoth Dobhair, makes an excellent Christmas read. BROADCASTER and writer Cathal Póirtéir’s sweeping […]
Update: Missing Donegal man has been located
The Donegal man who had been missing from his home in West Donegal has been located, Gardai have confirmed. Thomas Bonner (37), Burtonport who had been missing from Burtonport, Co. Donegal since Monday. An Garda Síochána had sought the public’s help in seeking Mr Bonner’s whereabouts. They have thanked the public and media for their […]