The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Colman O’Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana – Annie Cannon, Gortahork Advertisement – Maureen Kelly, Creeslough – Sean Kelly, Carndonagh -Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town -Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, Letterkenny -Ann McKay, St Johnston Colman O’Doherty, Dublin and Buncrana The death has occurred of Colman O’Doherty, Dalkey, Co Dublin and […]
Radio Maria Christmas fundraiser in Letterkenny
RADIO Maria Ireland will host their very first Christmas fundraiser in The Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny on Thursday, November 28. Doors open on the evening at 6pm which will include a four course meal, fantastic raffle prizes, live entertainment featuring local musicians Hugh P and Maria Doherty. Also in attendance will be John Carlin […]
Driver’s car kicked in random attack
A DRIVER was sitting in their car in traffic on Halloween when an unknown male approached their vehicle and kicked the front passenger door, causing damage. The incident of criminal damage occurred at Main Street, Ballybofey, on Thursday, October 31, shortly after 10.15pm. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to make […]
Donna Murray announces General Election bid
INDEPENDENT Ireland have announced Donna Murray as the party’s candidate for the Donegal constituency in the upcoming General Election. Ms Murray has a distinguished background in restorative justice, youth advocacy and community development. She brings over three decades of hands-on experience to the table. Advertisement She aims to champion policies that address Donegal’s most pressing […]
Emergency works to begin on Windy Hall Road today
EMERGENCY works are set to begin on the Windy Hall Road today. The road will be closed from 10am to 3pm today, Monday, November 11 and tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12 while emergency works are carried out. Local traffic may be accompanied if possible from Glencar side only to Long Lane.
Weather: Bright day with spells of sunshine
MIST and fog patches will clear this morning leaving a dry and bright day with spells of sunshine. Temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight will be dry with clear spells. Advertisement However, mist and fog will form in light variable winds in some areas. A touch of frost is possible with lowest temperatures of […]
Taoiseach Simon Harris to visit Donegal today
By Diarmaid Doherty THE Taoiseach Simon Harris will be in Donegal today as the general election campaign swings firmly into gear. He will visit Letterkenny later this afternoon and he’ll then stop off in Ballybofey and Stranorlar as part of a visit to the North West. Advertisement It comes just three days after the Dáil […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Maureen Kelly, Creeslough – Sean Kelly, Carndonagh Advertisement -Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town -Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, Letterkenny -Angela Stafford, Kilraine -Rosaleen McNelis, Glenties and Frosses -Ann McKay, St Johnston -James McClintock, Ballindrait -Donal Doherty (Eddie), Carndonagh Maureen Kelly, Creeslough The death has occurred of Maureen […]
Biddy McLaughlin’s searing new memoir will resonate with Donegal people
By Evelyn Cullen WITH a name like Biddy McLaughlin you would be forgiven for thinking she is from Donegal. In fact Biddy was born and grew up in Dublin, in a rural ‘no man’s-land’ called ‘The Ward’ on the Meath/Dublin border, but her father and his people are from Urris-managh, Inishowen. Advertisement Her Uncle Dan, known […]
Loads happening at An Grianán as the birthday celebrations continue
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY’S iconic An Grianán Theatre will this evening host a special event as part of its 25th birthday celebrations. A performance by CoisCéim Dance Theatre, one of the first acts to perform at the theatre following its opening a quarter of a century ago, will once again take to the stage after […]