Deaths in Donegal, Monday evening, November 25


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  Phonsie Doherty, Muff Sean Doherty, Killygordon Advertisement Esther Casey, Strabane and Letterkenny Paddy Harron, Castlefinn Sr Stella Herlihy, Ardeskin, Donegal Town Charlie Coll, Gortahork Hugh Canning, Greencastle Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana  Ronald F Gammell, Wicklow and Burtonport   Phonsie Doherty, Muff The death has taken place of  Phonsie […]


Skittle Alley Carpark closed for repairs 


THE Skittle Alley Carpark in Letterkenny will be closed for repairs from today, Monday, November 25. The carpark will re-open on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time.  


Port Road Carpark closed until Friday 


THE Port Road (The Grill) Carpark will be closed for repairs from tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26. The carpark will reopen on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time. Advertisement    


€1.2m for outdoor recreation projects


DONEGAL could be poised to cash in on more than €1.2 million in state funding as part of a major nationwide project to develop upland areas, lakes, rivers, beaches, blueways, walking trails and forest walks. In the coming weeks Donegal County Council will be seeking “expressions of interest” and also asking local councillors for their […]


Killybegs clean-up operation continues


By Róise Collins CLEAN-UP operations are continuing in Killybegs after severe flooding caused serious damage to over 20 local businesses and households on Bridge Street. Heavy rain on Friday night coupled with the thawing of snow that had accumulated on higher ground attributed to the flood waters that ravaged the street. Advertisement At its peak […]


Tributes paid to two young friends who died in Castlefinn crash


By Róise Collins TRIBUTES have been paid to the two men who died following a fatal road collision in Donegal on Friday night. The men, believed to be from Castlederg, have been named as friends Ryan Glenn (25) and Gordy Galbraith, believed to be in his 30s. Advertisement Both men died when the Ford Focus car […]


Weather: Mix of sunshine and scattered showers 


TODAY there will be a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, some heavy, with a chance of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Highest afternoon temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in fresh to strong gusty winds, reaching near gale force for a time this morning in coastal parts of the north and northwest. This evening, these […]


Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 25


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana Charlie Coll, Gortahork Advertisement Hugh Canning, Greencastle Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana Rita Flannery, Sligo and Carrigart Ronald F Gammell, Wicklow and Burtonport Dorothy Kelly, Mountcharles Dermot McCarthy, Donegal Town Patrick McMenamin, Dunkineely Mary McEntee, Dublin and Creeslough Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana The death has occurred of […]


Letterkenny Christmas Annual hits the shops this week


THE 43rd edition of the Letterkenny & District Christmas Annual will be in the shops by the beginning of the week. Currently going through the finishing touches at the printers, the team behind the annual hope to have the popular 200 page book out by  this week so that it meets the closing dates for […]