By Evelyn Cullen WITH just a couple of weeks to go until Christmas, more than 80 Ukrainians, who have been residing in Gaoth Dobhair for two-and-a-half-years, have been told they must leave their accommodation on or before Wednesday. The families received the communication from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). Advertisement […]
Weather to turn cold and frosty this week
FROST will clear quickly today leaving a dry day with low sunshine. It will be fairly cold with highest afternoon temperatures of 5 to 7 degrees, in light to moderate north-easterly breezes. Tonight will be cold and dry with a slight to sharp frost, along with some fog. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of -3 to 2 […]
Thousands without power after Storm Darragh
By Louise Doyle THOUSANDS of homes and businesses across Donegal are still without power this morning after Storm Darragh caused havoc across the county over the weekend. A spokesperson for ESB yesterday told this newspaper that as of 2pm on Sunday, there were approximately 3,750 customers across Donegal without power as a result of the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, December 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Steven John Cornelius McGlynn, Cloghan Anna McDaid, Letterkenny Advertisement Patsy Doherty, Quigley’s Point Margaret Mulhern, Gortahork Kathleen Comer, Buncrana Steven John Cornelius McGlynn, Cloghan The death has occurred of Steven John Cornelius McGlynn, Kilraine, Cloghan and formerly of Manchester and London. Mr McGlynn passed away at Letterkenny […]
Boil Water Notice issued in Glenties-Ardara
Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Glenties – Ardara Public Water Supply in Donegal. As a result of Storm Darragh, the BWN is being issued to protect the health of approximately 3,576 customers due to increased turbidity impacting the treatment process at the water treatment plant. Customers can check […]
Padraig’s amazing journey to Paradise
By Róise Collins Two years after taking up photography as a hobby, a Donegal student found himself pitchside to cover the action as Celtic took on Club Brugge in the Champions League at Celtic Park last Wednesday night. For Dore man, Padraig (Paddy) McFadden the journey to ‘Paradise’ has rounded off a remarkable few years. Advertisement […]
Fined for shouting abuse at preacher at Letterkenny’s Market Square
A Letterkenny man who shouted abuse at a male preacher has been fined at the local District Court. Arthur Gent, with an address at Lui na Greine, Oldtown, was charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and with refusing to comply with the directions of a Garda. Gardaí had been alerted to the scene at the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, December 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Patsy Doherty, Quigley’s Point Philomena Doherty, Killygordon Advertisement Margaret Mulhern, Gortahork Johnny Devine, Lifford Kathleen Comer, Buncrana Patsy Doherty, Quigley’s Point The peaceful death has taken place at the Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Fahan of Patsy Doherty, Cabry, Quigley’s Point (F93 A328). Predeceased by his parents […]
Paddy Diver calls for halt to Bradley criticism
by Louise Doyle CAMPAIGNER and defective concrete blocks homeowner Paddy Diver has called on Fine Gael not to allow Senator Bradley to “take the brunt” of people’s anger after a stinging backlash in the wake of her general election defeat interview. The senator of four months, who lost out on a Dáil seat at the weekend, received […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, December 7
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Philomena Doherty, Killygordon Margaret Mulhern, Gortahork Advertisement Johnny Devine, Lifford Kathleen Comer, Buncrana Philomena Doherty, Killygordon The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Philomena Doherty (née Killen), Magherabuoy, Killygordon. Beloved wife of the late Packie, much loved mother of Gary, Lisa and Michelle, mother-in-law […]