This morning will be dry with frost and a few fog patches. There will be some bright spells this morning but cloud will quickly thicken. Scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle will move in during the course of the afternoon and evening, possibly falling as sleet for a time over high ground. Advertisement Highest temperatures […]
Woman seriously injured in weekend collision in Inishowen
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a woman was seriously injured in a collision in Inishowen at the weekend. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in the Glengad area on Sunday, December 1. The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road at Culkeeny shortly before midnight. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Fionn McLaughlin, Manorcunningham and Letterkenny Tiernan Doherty, Carndonagh Advertisement Máire Crumlish, Carndonagh John Boyle, Meath and Ardara Mary McGovern, Donegal Town Ane Marie Eichel, Ardara Garry McGrath, Dunfanaghy Rose Gibbons, Derry and Donegal Joseph (Joey) Gallagher, Laghey Charles (Charlie) Fox, Letterkenny Billy Moran, Greencastle/Derry Ryan Doherty, Derry […]
General Election: Pat and Amanda get everyone’s vote
By Evelyn Cullen Husband and wife Pat and Amanda Brady from The Kitchen on Main Street, Letterkenny were the team responsible for keeping election enthusiasts fed and watered during the long and tiring count. “This is our seventh or eight time doing the food for the elections here at the Aura Leisure Centre so we […]
General Election: An intriguing process… and no end of big talking points
By Diarmaid Doherty With the official count taking place at the Aura Leisure Centre which casts a dominant shadow over the Danny McDaid Athletics track outside, the temptation to use all sorts of sporting puns when describing this ‘election race’ is all too obvious. Pearse Doherty cruises home in first place . . . Fine […]
Raphoe Community Playgroup lodge demolition plans
By Louise Doyle RAPHOE Community Playgroup has lodged plans to demolish its current premises due to the presence of defective concrete blocks. Proposed plans submitted to Donegal County Council in recent days also comprise the construction of a replacement facility at Castle Road, Raphoe Demense, Raphoe. Advertisement Earlier this year, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald demanded that […]
Weather: Dry day with long spells of sunshine
THERE will be plenty of dry weather today with long spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with light to moderate northwest winds. Tonight will be mostly dry tonight with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -2 to 2 degrees with frost and ice developing in places.
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, December 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary McGovern, Donegal Town Ane Marie Eichel, Ardara Advertisement Garry McGrath, Dunfanaghy Rose Gibbons, Derry and Donegal Joseph (Joey) Gallagher, Laghey Charles (Charlie) Fox, Letterkenny Rosie Duffy, Clonmany Joseph (Shosie) Carlin, Castlefinn Billy Moran, Greencastle/Derry Jimmy Ruddy JR, Muff Hugh Eugene Crawford, Lifford Freddie Sweeney, Milford Christina […]
Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher secures third seat in Donegal constituency
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA FÁIL’S Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher has secured the third seat in the Donegal constituency. After narrowly missing out on a seat in the 2020 General Election, the political veteran thought that was the end of his long political career. Advertisement However, after serious consideration, he decided to throw his hat back […]
Teenager who died in road collision is named locally
The teenager who died in the fatal road collision in Inishowen in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named locally as Tiernan Doherty-Kelly from Carndonagh. Gardai are investigating the single-vehicle collision which occurred on the R244 (Mountain Road) at Ballinlough shortly after 5am on Sunday. Mr Doherty-Kelly was the driver and sole occupant […]