Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, Christmas Day


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patrick Granaghan, Ballyshannon Trevor Henderson, Gleneely Advertisement Nora Doherty, Derrybeg Alicia Curran, Killybegs Kathleen Crilly, Clonmany Joseph Houston, Cloghan Kay Timoney, Donegal Town Charlie McKinney, Buncrana The death has occurred of Alicia Curran Killybegs, Donegal / Cashel, Tipperary Alicia Curran nee Hogan of The Old Rectory, Killybegs, […]


Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, Christmas Eve


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Nora Doherty, Derrybeg – Trevor Henderson, Gleneely Advertisement – Kathleen Crilly, Derry and Clonmany – Alicia Curran, Killybegs and Tipperary – Joseph Houston, Cloghan – Kay Timoney, Donegal Town  – Eileen McNelis, Ardara – Charlie McKinney, Buncrana Nora Doherty, Derrybeg The death has taken place at […]


Staff at LUH prepare for Christmas celebrations


By Róise Collins With Christmas just one day away many of us are getting ready to wind down and switch off. We look forward to clocking out of work, swapping our morning cereal for a sneaky selection box and browsing the TV guide for our favourite festive films. Advertisement While the world slows down to […]


Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 24


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Joseph Houston, Cloghan – Mary Carr, Donegal Town Advertisement – Noreen Burke, Ballintra – Kay Timoney, Donegal Town – Marjorie Sweeney, Letterkenny – Eileen McNelis, Ardara – Charlie McKinney, Buncrana The death has occurred of Joseph Houston, Lettershanbo, Cloghan, Donegal, formerly Lettershanbo, Cloghan. Peacefully at his […]


Simon is Natalie’s hero as the couple enjoy magical day


By Evelyn Cullen SIMON Harron swept his new bride Natalie off her feet with a romantic first dance to the song ‘Hero’, originally by Enrique Iglesias, on their wedding day at the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey on October 17. “Simon is such a people’s person, quick witted and funny, always making people laugh,” gushed Natalie about her new husband, when the Donegal News spoke with […]


Islamic Cultural Centre plans for Letterkenny appealed


by Louise Doyle PLANS for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre give the green light by the council last month have been appealed by local residents on the grounds of a traffic hazard and disturbance to the area. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission […]


HSE prepares for significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness


by Michael Lockhart HEALTH services in Donegal are preparing for further significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness in the coming days and weeks. The impact of flu circulating in the community has a direct impact on the capacity of health services, both in hospitals and in primary and community care settings. Advertisement HSE Health […]