By Dionne Meehan AFTER many wonderful years, McAuliffe’s Craft Shop will close their doors permanently this Autumn. Located in the heart of Dunfanghy, the family-run business, which spans three generations, took to social media earlier this week to make the announcement. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “Anne is retiring after over forty fulfilling years at McAuliffe’s, […]
Weather: Today will be warm, dry and mostly sunny
TODAY will be warm, dry and mostly sunny. Highest temperatures of 20 to 24 degrees are expected with light to moderate winds. Tonight will remain dry with long, dry spells. Advertisement Temperatures will remain humid, not falling below 11 to 14 degrees. Light breezes with patches of mist and fog will develop later.
Tributes paid following the death of popular Letterkenny man Aidan McGlynn
By Dionne Meehan THE death has occurred of Aidan Mc Glynn, Ardnawark, Barnesmore, Donegal Town and formerly Rockhill, Letterkenny. Mr McGlynn passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, September 5. Advertisement Mr McGlynn was a respected member of St Eunan’s GAA Club in Letterkenny. Following his sad passing yesterday, the club took to […]
September – a special time of the year
By Brian McDaid A leaf landed on the windscreen of the van. It looked too green, but there was a storm the night before. Advertisement I was sitting in a traffic jam at the top of the Back Road. As I awaited the lights to turn green I watched the leaf fluttering across the top […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, September 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Mary Mc Gonagle (née Doherty), Buncrana -Aidan McGlynn, Donegal Town and Letterenny Advertisement – Charles Stephen Watson, Convoy – Elizabeth Patton, Ballybofey – Valerri Strunhar, Bunbeg – John Martin, Keelogs, Ahilly, Buncrana – Mickey Roarty of Bunbeg and Gabhla – Henry Glackin, Tubberkeen, Dungloe – Michael Gallagher Drumcannon, – Mary Connaghan, […]
Man who drowned while fishing is named
A SERVICE will be held tomorrow for Valerri Strunhar (60s) who drowned after getting into difficulty while fishing off Donegal’s west coast. The incident happened shortly before 8pm on Monday when Mr Strunhar was fishing from rocks at Marameelan, near Dungloe. It is understood he fell into the sea. Advertisement He was removed from the […]
Celtic’s derby score in 16th minute uplifts Kian’s family
by Louise Doyle THE father of a 16-year-old who lost his life in a collision in Donegal almost two weeks ago, has spoken of his joy after his son’s beloved team scored a goal in the 16th minute of their match at the weekend. Kian Dawson-Kirk lost his life in a single-vehicle collision at Cross, Quigley’s Point, on Saturday, […]
Lifford lotto winner told to go to Wales for winnings
by Emmet McElhatton A LIFFORD man whose lottery ticket landed him an £800 prize has been told he will have to travel to Wales if he wants to collect his winnings. Kieran Gallagher was in Strabane on July 13 when he decided to try his luck in a local shop. Advertisement “I bought a lotto ticket […]
Diocese of Raphoe prepares for visit of Relic of St Bernadette
THE relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes arrive in Ireland today and will be in Saint Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for three days from Friday, October 11. On Tuesday this week a special ceremony was held at the grotto in Lourdes, where the holy relics of St Bernadette were entrusted to Bishop Kevin Doran and his […]
Donegal-based small business receives €10,000 grant
DONEGAL-based small business Pumpskynz was awarded a €10,000 cheque from Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme. The Donegal business, founded by Catherine Devine, was chosen as one of the ten grant winners, which saw the company receive a portion of the €100,000 bursary. Pumpskynz create durable, eco-friendly and brightly designed covers for diabetes pumps – […]