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, […]
Film about Donegal block crisis premiered next week
The trailer of a new film about the defective block crisis in Donegal has been released. GALAR, which is based on the experiences of thousands of families throughout the county, will have its national premiere at Boyne Valley International Film Festival on Saturday, August 9. The Donegal News’ Paul Bradley recently spoke to filmmaker Niall […]
Celebrate Donegal with #Love Donegal Day
IT’S almost time to celebrate Donegal again. With this year’s #Love Donegal Day taking place on September 10 for its sixth consecutive year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The much-loved initiative allows people in Donegal and those across the globe with a connection to Donegal to celebrate the beautiful county. Advertisement […]
Eight-month prison sentence for drink driving
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A WEXFORD man who ended up in Donegal when driving while intoxicated has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 10 years. Martin O’Brien,who had 95 previous convictions, appeared at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court facing a number of charges including drunk driving and taking possession of a vehicle without the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with scattered showers
TODAY will be cloudy with scattered patches of light rain, drizzle and mist. A few sunny spells will develop later. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Tonight will remain cloudy with a good deal of dry weather overall, though a few patches of light rain and drizzle. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, July 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kenneth McIlwaine, Milford Joseph (Joe) Davies, Derry, Buncrana and Louth Advertisement Michael Robert Gamble, Letterkenny Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore Ann Kirwan, Ballyshannon and Buncrana Andy Gillespie, Ballybofey Margaret McBride, Milford Hugh Doherty, Buncrana Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar Betty Nelis, Castlefinn and Clady The death has occurred, […]
‘Singing for president was amazing experience’
By Paul McElwee FRESH from his trip to Áras an Uachtaráin, Donegal-born country singer Gary Gamble has spoken about the experience, calling it ‘one of the best of his life’. Gary was one of a number of Irish country music stars, including Tyrone crooners Hugo Duncan and Philomena Begley, invited to President Michael D Higgin’s Dublin residence […]