THE Drumoghill Chapel Restoration Committee is delighted to announce that their recent fundraising draw raised a total of €104,222.33 in aid of the restoration of Drumoghill Chapel. The draw, which featured €30,000 in cash prizes, took place recently at the Manor Resource Centre and marked the culmination of over 20 weeks of dedicated fundraising efforts. It […]
Credit union in Donegal fined after anti-money laundering law breach
THE High Court has confirmed a Central Bank sanction imposed on a Donegal-based credit union found to be in breach of anti-money laundering legislation. High Court president Mr Justice David Barniville on Monday confirmed a fine of more than €36,000 imposed on Swilly Mulroy Credit Union, the Irish Times reported. The judge noted the credit union accepted […]
Deep sadness as funeral takes place in Ramelton of Cronán O’Donnell
RAMELTON man Cronán O’Donnell was remembered for having a warm, generous and welcoming heart at his requiem Mass on Monday. Cronán, of 6 Elm Court, Ramelton, passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff of the Mater Hospital, Dublin after a short illness on Thursday, October 9. Requiem Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton on […]
More top musicians for Skinner Concert
FIDDLER Matt McGranaghan, guitarist Joe Meehan and flute player Claude Morice have been added to the bill for the Skinner Concert in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny tonight. All three have released solo recordings and toured internationally. The Skinner Concert is being held to raise funds for a statue of the renowned Scottish fiddler […]
Weather: Mainly dry today with limited sunny spells
TODAY will be mainly dry and cloudy with limited bright or sunny spells along with the possibility of the odd patch of mist and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy but dry with some patchy drizzle and mist. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, October 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James McDermott, Canada and Gweedore Leo McGuiness, Culdaff Advertisement Mary Kate Sweeney, St Johnston JJ Lafferty, Carndonagh John Campbell, Letterkenny Kathleen Ward, Fanad, Downings and Louth Michael Needham, Donegal Town Patrick (Pat) Loughlin, Ballyshannon Gavin Hanna, Donegal Town and Cork James McDermott, Canada and Gweedore The death […]
Donegal sean-nós singers to feature in new RTÉ series hosted by Imedla May
A number of Donegal’s most accomplished sean-nós singers will feature in a new RTÉ series hosted by Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May. The new six part series will begin tomorrow night on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 8.30pm. Throughout the series, viewers will follow Imelda on a deeply personal journey as she explores and challenges […]
Memories rekindled at 30-year nursing reunion celebration
IT was a night of memories and celebration for a group of 25 nurses who came together to mark a special milestone last Friday night. The group reunited to celebrate 30 years since commencing their general nurse training. The special event was held in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny where laughter, stories, and memories flowed late […]
Storm warnings: ‘It’s better to be safe than sorry’ – Cllr
By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor has called for a “better safe than sorry” approach regarding the use of community centres and sporting club facilities during bad weather alerts, and especially for those who are living in properties with defective concrete blocks. Commenting on the recent red weather alert associated with Storm Amy, Cllr Tómas […]
Death occurs of former UNIFI chief executive, Brian Parke
THE funeral took place yesterday afternoon of the former Chairman and Chief Executive of UNIFI in Letterkenny, Brian Parke. Mr Parke of Millbrook, Ballyboe, Rathmullan, died in Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday. Part of the senior management at UNIFI for many years, Mr Parke was a very well known and highly respected figure. Advertisement His […]