The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Phyllis Patton, Castlefinn John Gibbons, Dublin and formerly Fanad Advertisement Danny Kelly, Termon Samuel Delap, Milford Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and formerly Gortahork Michael McMenamin, Birmingham and formerly Ballybofey Michael Gallagher, Scotland and Downings Mary McBride, Downings Phyllis Patton, Castlefinn The death has occurred of Phyllis Patton (née […]
Donegal teenagers earmarked as future leaders
SIX young people from Donegal were among more than 300 teenagers who took part in Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University last week. The programme brought together young leaders from across Ireland and the US to connect, grow and learn from each other. “Leadership isn’t about being in charge – it’s about […]
Up to 1,000 ESB customers without power as Storm Floris hits Donegal
By Diarmaid Doherty HEAVY winds across Donegal have resulted in power outages in different parts of the county with hundreds of homes and businesses left without supply this morning. Storm Floris hit the county overnight with a Status Yellow wind warning issued by Met Éireann which is valid until 4pm today. Advertisement A Status Yellow […]
Tourism boost as hotel opens again
By Róise Collins AFTER three years of being closed to the public, the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara has officially reopened its doors for the summer season. The 49-bedroom hotel had been closed to tourists since August 2022, after securing a government contract to accommodate Ukrainians fleeing the war. Now though, with a decrease in […]
Help on hand in Donegal for those impacted by storm
Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team have been monitoring the weather today and will continue to monitor all local conditions as Storm Floris progresses. Donegal County Council can be contacted during normal business hours on 074 91 53900. In the event of an out-of-hours emergency the council’s Road Service/Housing Department can be contacted on […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man sustains serious injuries in Kerrykeel collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a man (40s) was seriously injured in a two vehicle collision in Kerrykeel yesterday. Shortly after 10:45 am, gardaí and emergency services responded to a two-car collision on the R246 at Main Street, Kerrykeel. The driver of one of the cars involved, a man in his 40s, was taken […]
Road closure following serious collision in Kerrykeel
A ROAD closure is in place at Main Street, Kerrykeel following a serious road traffic collision this morning. Diversions are in place. Gardaí have urged the public to take an alternative route if possible.
Woman dies after swimming tragedy off Donegal coast
A woman in her 50s has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Glencolmcille. Gardaí were alerted to the incident just after 7pm last night after the woman was taken from the water. She was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital where she was subsequently pronounced dead. Advertisement Gardai said a post-mortem […]
Rare sighting of killer whale in Donegal Bay
LOCAL surfers said they were treated to an “absolutely incredible sight” and a major shock when a killer whale was spotted swimming in Donegal Bay where a cross-border surfing school operates. Rossnowlagh Surf School recently shared footage of a male orca, the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family and a well-known killer whale, was […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, August 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Conal Gildea, Ardara Gail Booth, Rathmullan and formerly Dublin Advertisement Niamh Bonner, Derry and formerly Letterkenny Frank Daly, Donegal Town Patrick O’Connor, Wexford and Ballyshannon Danny McNutt, Buncrana John Dominic Magill, Falcarragh Joseph (Joe) Davies, Derry, Buncrana and Louth Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gaoth Dobhair Conal Gildea, […]