A MAN has been sentenced to death in Lebanon after he was convicted for his part in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney. Private Seán Rooney was killed near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon, a stronghold of Hezbollah on December 14, 2022. The Newtowncunningham man, from the 121 Infantry Battalion […]
Weather: Cloudy and misty start to the day
THERE will be a rather cloudy and misty start to the morning with some occasional drizzle patches here and there. There will be occasional dry spells later in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be a mainly cloudy evening but dry overall apart from a few mist […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, July 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore Ann Kirwan, Ballyshannon and Buncrana Advertisement Andy Gillespie, Ballybofey Margaret McBride, Milford Hugh Doherty, Buncrana Bernadette (Bernie) Brogan, Fanad Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar Anne Smet, Donegal Town and Longford Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore The death has occurred of Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, July 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret McBride, Milford Hugh Doherty, Buncrana Advertisement Bernadette (Bernie) Brogan, Fanad Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar Anne Smet, Donegal Town and Longford Margaret McBride, Milford The death has occurred of Margaret McBride (née McLaughlin), Main Street, Milford (F92 K5N4), in her 97th year, peacefully at home. She […]
McConalogue looking forward to work beginning on LUH surgical hub as soon as possible
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has said he is looking forward to work beginning on the new surgical hub and the provision of new ambulatory day oncology facilities at Letterkenny University Hospital as soon as possible. Speaking at a press conference at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today at which Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll […]
New project aims to save young lives on Donegal roads
A new road safety project for young people has been launched in Donegal. The Crossroads Programme was officially launched in Letterkenny last week. The programme is aimed at educating young drivers and future drivers about road safety. It will cater for over 265 participants over a two-year period, providing them with hands-on experience working on […]
Traffic management plans in place as work gets underway on St. Johnston wastewater upgrade
UISCE Éireann will begin work to deliver an upgrade worth €3.4m for the community of St Johnston in the coming days. The current wastewater infrastructure in the village is inadequate to cater for the East Donegal community going forward but Uisce Éireann will carry out a significant upgrade over the next 18 months. The utility […]
Donegal parishes impacted by clerical changes
BISHOP Donal McKeown has announced clerical changes for the Diocese of Derry. The changes, which will impact Donegal parishes, below will be effective from Saturday, August 30. Rev John McDevitt, PP Steelstown and Adm Culmore to be PP Clonmany and PP Culdaff Rev Sean O’Donnell, CC Three Patrons, to be PP Melmount and PP Sion […]
100% Redress TD reflects on his first six months in Dáil Éireann
AS the summer recess begins, Donegal TD Charles Ward has expressed heartfelt thanks to the people who placed their trust in him during what he describes as “the most intense and transformative time” of his life. Representing the 100% Redress Party, Deputy Ward has spent the past six months navigating national politics while keeping the […]
Man jailed for four years for ‘terrifying’ attack on partner
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A 35 year old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment following what a Judge described as a “terrifying” attack on his partner. Christopher Rice left the injured party finding it difficult to breath during the assault which took place in the home they shared. The accused, with an address at Forest Park, Killygordon, […]