A DONEGAL-based priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child will again appear before court this morning. Fr Edward (Eddie) Gallagher (58) is charged that on dates between April 2, 2025, and April 17, 2025, that he attempted sexual communication with a child. He was the curate for the Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick parishes, which include St […]
Policing plan in place for Letterkenny protests
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S top garda has said a policing operation will be in place in Letterkenny on Saturday during an anti-immigration protest and a counter demonstration. Garda Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan, pictured right, yesterday told the Donegal News that gardaí will be ready to respond should any escalations arise during the events. Advertisement The […]
Funeral tomorrow of man who died climbing Errigal
THE funeral of the man who collapsed and died while climbing Errigal Mountain takes place tomorrow. Carl Henderson (48) from Moira in Armagh and formerly of Ingleby Barwick, England, died on Saturday afternoon when he became unwell while trekking Errigal Mountain. Emergency services including the National Ambulance Service, the Coast Guard’s Rescue 118 helicopter and Donegal Mountain Rescue […]
Weather: Cloudy start to the day
THIS morning will be generally cloudy with occasional rain and drizzle along with some mist patches, turning sunnier through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees in mostly light, occasionally moderate, northerly breezes. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees in light, northerly breezes.
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille Ellen Keogh, Letterkenny Advertisement Benny Donaghey, Clonmany Aidan Carrig, Clare and Stranorlar Mary B Erskine Taylor, Dunkineely Tadhg Gallagher, Killybegs John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille The death has occurred of John McGinley (John Frank), Lougheraherk, Glemcolmcille. Mr McGinley passed away peacefully in […]
Weather: Warm and sunny day with highs of 23 degrees
TODAY will be warm and mainly sunny, with hazy sunshine for a time in places. Some showers are possible during the afternoon and evening, and a few could be heavy with the chance of isolated thunderstorms. However, the showers will be hit and miss, with many areas escaping. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 19 to 23 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, April 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary B Erskine Taylor, Dunkineely Alexander (Lander) Boyd, Ardara Advertisement Christina Peoples, Letterkenny James McDaid, Culdaff Maeliosa Doherty, Clonmany Joan Kennedy, Letterkenny Tadhg Gallagher, Killybegs Mary B Erskine Taylor, Dunkineely The death has occurred of Mary B Erskine Taylor, Fuchsia Cottage, Ballycroy, Dunkineely and formerly of Brackey, […]
20 Air Ambulance missions carried out in Donegal last year
DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has emphasised the crucial role of the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which carried out 20 missions in the county last year. The Air Ambulance responds to a wide variety of critical incidents across Ireland. Missions frequently involve significant trauma resulting from falls, road traffic collisions as well as medical emergencies. Advertisement The […]
Gardaí to hold property marking event
GARDAÍ will hold a property marking event at the Cloghan Centre (F93E304) on Saturday, May 3 between 5pm and 7pm. A garda spokesperson said: “This will be a good opportunity to permanently mark your property. Please ensure that you have your correct eircode with you. “Everybody is welcome to come along.”
Motorcyclist hospitalised following collision
A MOTORCYCLIST was hospitalised following a road traffic collision with a lorry on Monday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the R242 at Norrira, Malin, on Monday, April 28, shortly before 2.35pm. The collision involved a lorry and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was removed from the scene to be taken […]