By Diarmaid Doherty The principal of Loreto, Letterkenny, Ms Gerardine Mullen, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the school year. Ms Mullen was appointed principal at Loreto in May 2019 having been acting principal for a short time following the sad passing of former principal Nora Friel. Advertisement A native […]
Donegal student awarded Maynooth University Entrance Scholarship
THE significant Leaving Certificate achievements of Donegal student, Leahrose Davis, have been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University at a recent awards ceremony. The now first year MU student is among over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate examination. A former pupil of Scoil Mhuire […]
Charity golf day to celebrate memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan
By Diarmaid Doherty A SPECIAL charity golf day is being organised to celebrate the memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan, the much-loved Glenswilly woman whose death last August prompted huge sadness among her family and many friends. Some of those friends gathered at Letterkenany’s Station House Hotel recently to outline their plans for a day of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, March 23
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridget Lynch, Buncrana Mary Donaghey, Convoy Advertisement Eugene Gillen, Manorcunningham Ruby Druce, Castlefinn Bridie Gallagher, Falcarragh Marie Gallagher, Ramelton Fergal Marley, Cloghan Kathleen Patterson, Letterkenny Maighread Quinn, Downings Donal Whelan, Ardara Foncie Ward, Creeslough Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Frank […]
Letterkenny Gaels Drama Group takes to the stage with comedy play
THE talented drama group at Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn have a proud tradition for delivering memorable productions – and so it’s no surprise that tickets are selling fast for their latest show which takes to the stage this week. Commencing on Tuesday, March 25, the group will perform the hilarious Jimmy Keary comedy play, ‘The Two […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, March 22
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Ruby Druce, Castlefinn Bridie Gallagher, Falcarragh Advertisement Marie Gallagher, Ramelton Fergal Marley, Cloghan Kathleen Patterson, Letterkenny Maighread Quinn, Downings Donal Whelan, Ardara Foncie Ward, Creeslough Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy Jean Kelly, Castlefinn Noel Smith, Rathmullan Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham Frank […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, March 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy Jean Kelly, Castlefinn Advertisement Noel Smith, Rathmullan Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham Jaqueline Witherow, Convoy Frank Mongan, Barnesmore Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward Donal Feely, Donegal Town Joe McCormack, Donegal Town Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy The death […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Lucas MacDonald delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com Saturday, March 15, 1975 Farmers oppose Gweedore airstrip “We are holding on to our grazing lands and will continue our traditional type of farming. We will […]
Applications now open for the National Lottery Good Cause Awards 2025
THE National Lottery has officially launched this year’s National Lottery Good Causes Awards, which honours the inspiring work and achievements of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland, who, with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding, have had an extraordinary impact on their local communities. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, […]
Launch of Swilly Sisters’ Shed full of warmth and friendship
RATHMULLAN was the place to be recently as locals gathered to celebrate the launch of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed which took place on International Women’s Day Almost 70 people were in attendance at the launch whilst others sent their apologies. The Swilly Sisters’ Shed is an open group for women aged 18 and over from […]