DONEGAL’S famous Doon Well will be showcased tonight on national television at part of a 6-part documentary series that dives into the myths and legends attached to the country’s Holy Wells. Doon, Termon, is known as the headquarters of the fairies and Ranafast poet, Róise Ní Bhaoill, in tonight’s programme, explores what it is about […]
Classes held ahead of Night Navigation Championship
By Dáire Bonnar PLANS are in place ahead of the final round of the Squealing Pig Border Night Navigation Championship which takes place in Donegal next month. The Night Navigation Rally is quite different from the typical rally, and as the name suggests, it takes place in darkness. The navigation aspect sees the co-drivers use […]
Plans for new wellness retreat are refused
by Louise Doyle PLANS for a wellness retreat in Termon have been refused on the grounds that public safety could be potentially endangered because of a greater volume of traffic. The Chief Executive Order outlining reasons for refusing the proposed development also cites unsuitable accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Ms Helen Vickery submitted proposals to Donegal County Council […]
Road closed following collision on N56 between Kilmacrenan and Termon
THE N56 between Kilmacrenan and Termon is temporarily closed following a road traffic collision. Traffic is being diverted. Emergency services are currently at the scene.
Busy day ahead at Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals
THE meeting of Glenfin and Termon ladies will get the action underway on Bank Holiday Monday at the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals at The Banks. The Donegal finals are being hosted this weekend by the Naomh Muire club and so far the big crowds have enjoyed some great action. On Monday, the Senior […]
Unexpected €100,000 donation made to Donegal church
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal parish has received an unexpected windfall after a donation of €100,000 was made to the church. Details of the donation were revealed to parishioners attending weekend Mass at St Columba’s Church in Drumoghill. Advertisement The money was left by a local woman who died almost three years ago. It’s understood […]
Plaque unveiled in memory of late Termon ‘tunnel tiger’
THE family of a Termon ‘tunnel tiger’ has unveiled a plaque in Scotland where he was killed in an accident over 60 years. Edward Gallagher was working on the Cruachan power station in the Scottish Highlands when tragedy struck on April 23 1962. Like many, Edward had left his native Donegal in the late 1950s to […]
Ukrainians join Termon clean-up
A GROUP of Ukrainians, living near Termon, forced to flee their native country because of Russia’s invasion are getting involved with the local community and helping to clean-up the area. Local man James Trearty, who organises the clean-up was delighted to get the help and a very successful day was spent picking up rubbish from the roadsides. […]
Termon Drama Group to take to the stage for two very worthy cause
Termon Drama Group has been busy rehearsing for their annual fundraising play in Kilmacrennan Community Hall, which is starting this weekend. The play will be performed on Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19, and then there will be two fundraising nights on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 of the month. The Air Ambulance will […]