Thousands of homes across Donegal were impacted by power outages this afternoon during the status yellow wind warning. While power has been restored to most homes and businesses, ESB are currently working to repair a number of faults including in Glenties and Newtowncunningham. Despite the warning for strong and gusty winds being lifted, Donegal still […]
Community bids farewell to much-loved Olivia Robb
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BELOVED Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb was fondly remembered for living a full and meaningful life, at her requiem Mass yesterday. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday after a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Her death came just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout […]
Survivor of cross-border institutional care demands justice and accountability
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A SURVIVOR of cross-border institutional care has told of how he has accused systems in both jurisdictions of leaving him in limbo, with more questions than answers. Cathal Morrison has taken the step to speak out publicly to demand justice for his infant years, the scars of which he says he carries with him to this day. […]
Deep sadness following the death of Newtown’s Olivia Robb
THERE has been much sadness locally following the passing of well-known Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday, Thursday, November 13, after a battle with Motor Neurons Disease. Her death comes just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout Letterkenny and further afield […]
Three taken to hospital following Newtowncunningham collision
THREE people were taken to hospital following a three-car collision in Newtowncunningham last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision which occurred in the Monglass area at around 8.15pm last night. A garda spokesperson said: “Three people were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”
Newtown family honours late son’s 30th birthday with fundraising cycle
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By Dionne Meehan A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM family, who experienced an unimaginable loss almost seven years ago, is preparing to give back to the community that supported them through their darkest days. In November 2018, the Gallagher family’s world came crashing down when their beloved son and brother, Barry Gallagher, took his own life. Advertisement Barry, pictured […]
Librarian Gavin Burke fondly remembered as ‘one in a million’
LETTERKENNY librarian Gavin Burke was fondly remembered as ‘one in a million’ during his requiem Mass on Tuesday. Mr Burke, of Moneygreggan, Newtowncunningham, passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 19. As hundreds gathered to pay their final respects […]
Funeral to take place tomorrow of man who died in farm tragedy
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place tomorrow for Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham who died in a farm accident in Newtowncunningham on Monday. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at approximately 1pm on Monday. Mr Roulston, who was in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Advertisement […]
Funeral to take place on Friday of man who died in farm tragedy
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Friday for Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham who died in a farm accident in Newtowncunningham on Monday. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at approximately 1pm on Monday. Mr. Roulston, who was in his 60s, was pronounced dead at […]
Man dies in workplace accident in Newtowncunningham
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a workplace accident in Newtowncunningham today in which a man in his 60s lost his life. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident at a premises in Newtowncunningham at approximately 1pm. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Advertisement Gardaí say a […]








