Emmanuel Familola to be laid to rest in Buncrana on Saturday


Emmanuel Familola, one of the teenagers who passed away following a drowning tragedy off the coast of Buncrana at the weekend, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Mr Familola, of Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana, was rescued from the sea and rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital after he got into difficulty while trying to […]


Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, May 15


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Advertisement Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Emmanuel Familola, Buncrana  The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Emmanuel Familola, Sailor’s Rest, Shore Front, Buncrana. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving mother Glory, his brothers Daniel and John, his […]


Communities across Donegal urged to reduce water usage


UISCE Éireann is urging communities across Donegal to make every effort to conserve water and reduce usage. The appeal comes as the current prolonged spell of dry weather, coupled with increased demand, is putting significant pressure on water supplies in the county. A Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, remains in place for Milford Regional Public […]


Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 14


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana Margaret O’Gara, Glencolmcille Advertisement Nuala McCahill, Ranafast Gunborg Benvick, Glenties Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham, Buncrana The death has taken place in London of Bridgeen Thursby-Pelham Née Doherty (Hutton), daughter of the late Eddie and Annie Doherty, Millbrae, Buncrana, R.I.P. Wife of the late Vaughan R.I.P. and […]


Opening of ‘Obair na mBan’ exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair


THE official opening of an exhibition which features the work of a women’s group established in Ionad Mhachaire Rabhartaigh in 2008 took place in the Gaoth Dobhair Library on Wednesday evening. The group was formed to create a space for women from Magheraroarty and surrounding areas to meet, socialise, access information and services and to […]


The Savage Hearts to headline Ghostlight Sessions


THE Balor, Ballybofey has announced the line-up for this month’s Ghostlight Sessions with The Savage Hearts – headed up by former Strypes drummer Evan Walsh – set to headline. Now in its 9th year The Ghostlight Sessions is one of the country’s longest running established original emerging music nights. Each night features three 30 minute […]