By Dionne Meehan MURDERED Kerry farmer Michael Gaine was regular spectator at the Donegal International Rally, the Donegal News has learned. Mr Gaine was a big fan of rallying and a talented rally driver and his love of the sport was celebrated at his funeral last weekend when one of his rally cars led the funeral cortege. […]
‘Lifetime sentence’ for woman’s family as her killer to be released in four years
by Louise Doyle THE family of a young Donegal woman killed by her partner six years ago have spoken of their ‘lifetime sentence’ as her killer is set for release in four years’ time. Mum-of-two Jasmine McMonagle (27) was found strangled and beaten to death in her home in Killygordon in January 2019. Advertisement Her partner, Richard […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet with possible thunderstorms
TODAY will be cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain along with the risk of some thunderstorms. There is the potential for localised surface flooding. A humid day with maximum temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees with moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight, there will be plenty of cloud with showers and isolated thunderstorms possible. A humid […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Martha McConnellogue, Redcastle Mary Blaney, Fanad Advertisement Patrick Joseph (P.J.) McCullagh, Letterkenny and Tyrone Angela Buckley, Newtowncunningham Marie Smyth, Bundoran Hugh Kennedy, Mountcharles Barry Joyce, Buncrana Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh Mary Duffy, Cloghan Martha McConnellogue, Redcastle The sudden death has taken place at Altnagelvin Hospital […]
Warning amid a rise in bogus callers in Donegal
GARDAÍ are appealing to family members of vulnerable loved ones to watch out for them amid a rise in bogus callers to houses in Donegal. They say that some people have fallen victim to bogus callers in recent weeks, and in the wake of this they have issued advice to those with family members who may […]
5,064 Donegal families to receive back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance
A total of 5,064 families in Donegal will automatically receive the 2025 Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance in July. Nationally, more that 114,000 families will automatically get the allowance, with over €54 million being provided for this year’s scheme. Advertisement Welcoming the opening of applications for the allowance by Minister for Social Protection, […]
Weather: Dry and quite cloudy with sunny spells developing later
Today will be humid and dry but quite cloudy at first. Sunny spells will slowly develop this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees in a light to moderate breeze. Advertisement Early tonight, scattered shower will spread from the south, some turning heavy and thundery. More persistent and heavy rain will develop towards dawn, […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, June 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Marie Smyth, Bundoran Hugh Kennedy, Mountcharles Advertisement Barry Joyce, Buncrana Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop Pat O’Connor, Carndonagh Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh Mary Duffy, Cloghan Marie Smyth, Bundoran The death has occurred of Marie Smyth (née Granaghan), Ballyshannon Community Hospital and formerly Finner Avenue, Bundoran. Ms Smyth passed away at […]
Donegal school taking part in Stronger Starts Cooks programme
Tesco Ireland has launched Stronger Starts Cooks, a brand-new, free six-week programme aimed at supporting children’s health and wellbeing. This programme will be delivered to almost 3,000 primary school pupils across 42 primary schools this year, giving them hands-on experience with food and nutrition. To gain further insight into the cooking habits and nutrition awareness […]
Weather: Dry and bright day with sunny spells
Today will be generally dry with bright or sunny spell developing as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees in light or variable breezes. Tonight will be dry under broken cloud. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in a light breeze.