THERE is widespread sadness in West Donegal following the tragic news of the sudden death of Chloe Boyle in New York. Chloe Boyle of Merrick, New York, passed away suddenly yesterday, July 16. The sudden and tragic news of Chloe’s passing has brought immense sorrow to her parents, Tommy and Erina, her brother Liam, and […]
How community living has changed local woman’s life
Over the last number of years there has been a major change in provision of support for those with a disability.
Four people airlifted from fishing boat off Donegal
Four people on board a fishing boat which got into difficulties off the coast of Donegal this morning have been airlifted and brought to safety at Donegal Airport. A rescue operation involving members of the coast guard got underway early this morning after Malin Head Coast Guard was alerted to the incident at around 6am. […]
‘Latest accident in Glassagh won’t be the last’ – Cllr
A COMMUNITY in West Donegal is becoming increasingly concerned about road safety following a serious accident on a ‘lethal’ stretch of road. A man remains in hospital after he was struck by a car while he was walking in the Glassagh area of Goath Dobhair. His son was also injured in the incident which occurred close […]
Two males arrested in connection with burglaries in West Donegal
Gardaí have arrested two males in relation to an ongoing investigation into a number of burglaries that occurred in West Donegal between January and August 2023. The arrests were made this morning, Friday August 4 2023, following a planned operation by Gardaí in Ballyshannon. A male teenage juvenile and a man, aged in his 20s, […]
Annagry man travels to Spain for hip operation under EU scheme
A WEST Donegal man has spoken of how he flew to Spain for hip replacement surgery using a little-known EU law. Former Defence Forces soldier Seamus McBride, from Annagry, described the whole experience as “first class” and said more people from Donegal should use the scheme. Under the EU Cross Border Health Directive, people across the EU […]
Gardaí investigating all circumstances surrounding the recovery of a body in West Donegal
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the recovery of a body of a man from the Crolly River in County Donegal this morning. The man, believed to be in his 40s was removed from the river by the Coastguard and pronounced deceased at the scene. The body of the deceased was taken from the […]
BREAKING: Body recovered in West Donegal
IT has been confirmed that a body has been recovered from the Crolly River in West Donegal this morning. The Bunbeg Coast Guard responded to a call this morning and later recovered a body from the river.
Family recovering after car collided with deer
A FAMILY is recovering after their car was severely damaged in a collision with a deer in west Donegal. The vehicle carrying two adults and a child collided with the animal on the Loughanure to Dungloe road. Two occupants received minor injuries while the car had to be written off as a result of the heavy impact. Advertisement Glenties […]
Life of Francie Mooney to be celebrated at Éigse Uladh
A festival held annually in west Donegal is to be dedicated this year to the life of the late Francie Mooney. Born in Gaoth Dobhair in 1922 Francie – Proinsias Ó Maonaigh – had an immeasurable impact on Irish traditional culture through his music. Now the renowned fiddle player’s life and work are to be the subject of Éigse Uladh, […]