Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, May 10


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Basil McGill, Oranmore and Letterkenny Vinnie Harper, Ramelton Advertisement Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Hugh Óg McGuinness, Moville Michéal O’Donnell, Carrick  Mary McGlynn, Bundoran  James McGarvey, Bunbeg   Basil McGill, Oranmore and Letterkenny The death has taken place of Basil McGill, Tudor Vale, Oranmore and formerly of Letterkenny.  Basil […]


Search and rescue operation ongoing off Buncrana


Emergency services are at the scene of a search operation which has been ongoing this evening off Buncrana. The Irish Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter and several RNLI lifeboats are involved in the search which is taking place off the Lisfannon beach in Buncrana. In a statement issued this evening, Gardai have confirmed that […]


Letterkenny AC’s Fit4Life group celebrates its second birthday


By Diarmaid Doherty THE members of Fit4Life at Letterkenny Athletic Club celebrated the group’s second birthday last week – and they’re already looking forward to a busy summer of healthy activity. It was back in April 2023 that the Fit4Life class was formed by a team of coaches from Letterkenny AC. The idea was the […]


Nora Houston: A woman who gave so much to her community


WIDESPREAD regret was occasioned following the recent passing of Nora Houston, Lackenagh, Burtonport, which took place in Letterkenny University Hospital. Nora had been unwell for some weeks previous to her passing and spent some weeks in Letterkenny hospital where she received excellent care. A native of Gortnasade, Kincasslagh, she was a member of the well […]


THE THIRD DEGREE – with counsellor, Martin McFadden


People have always had issues, but as Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, Martin McFadden explains, those issues appear to be multiplying. He’s been speaking to Paul Bradley Hi Martin, how are things with you? Things are OK with me, I suppose, especially considering the hugely challenging times we find ourselves in. Like everyone I have good days […]


Gardeners and herbalists gather for event in Killybegs


By Sean Hillen AVID gardeners, herbalists and nature lovers from countries as diverse as South Africa, England and Ukraine as well as many parts of Donegal gathered this week in Killybegs to share their knowledge about health-giving herbs and plants. The well-attended event at the Niall Mór Community and Enterprise Centre was part of the […]


Music, story and poetry at An Focal Beo Festival


THERE will be a wealth of story, poetry, music, culture, heritage and new insights available for all at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s An Focal Beo festival which will run in the town from Sunday, May 11 to Friday, May 23. To set things off there will be a bus tour round the Fanad Peninsula with local […]


Deaths in Donegal, Monday, May 5


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot Donnchadh Eddie Ó Duibheannaigh, Ranafast Advertisement Kieran Boyce, New York and Glenties Conal (Ban) Patrick Mc Nelis, Glenties Bernard Keyes, Falcarragh and London   Bernie Deeney, Burnfoot The death has occurred at her home of Bernie Deeney (née McCarron), Magherabeg, Burnfoot. Predeceased by her […]