THEY say flowers make people better, happier and more helpful. Nowhere does that apply more than in the green-fingered world of Andy Donnell. For almost a century the Donnell family has been sculpting Dunmore Gardens, regarded as one of the finest walled gardens in Ireland. For the last 65 of those years, Andy Donnell has […]
Owner of ‘Ireland’s best curiosity shop’ laid to rest
TRIBUTES have been paid following the passing of one of Rathmullan’s best known characters, Alfie McCollum. Mr McCollum ran the Old Courthouse curiosity shop in the town for over 40 years. The shop’s eclectic nature made it a magnet for tourists and, on occasion, television crews. Advertisement Following a visit in 2014, Joe Mahon of […]
Alert over non-native salmon in Donegal’s rivers
INLAND Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have made an appeal to the public to be vigilant over the presence of non-native pink salmon in Donegal rivers. In 2017 the non-native fish species unexpectedly appeared in unprecedented numbers with at least eight confirmed sightings in Donegal over a four week period. IFI is now again making an appeal […]
Irish Water warns of possible outages in East Donegal
IRISH Water is to carry out major upgrades to its water network in Ballybofey, Crossroads and Killygordon. Essential water upgrade works may result in interruptions to water supply on Tuesday July 2 in Ballybofey, Killygordon, Castlefinn and Liscooley areas. Irish Water, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is investing €12 million across the county […]
Glenswilly falls silent in memory of Manus Kelly
‘A man who left a smile wherever he went’. That is how Manus Kelly was described by Fr Paddy Dunne at his funeral Mass in Glenswilly this afternoon. Hundreds of people packed into St Columba’s church while many more gathered on the lawn outside to say a final farewell to the father-of-five. Advertisement It is […]
Bluegrass legends Sideline set to rock An Grianán
SIX piece bluegrass powerhouse Sideline, who between them boast multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, are set to light up Letterkenny’s An Grianán Theatre next month. Although having recently celebrated five years as the pedigree outfit they are, Sideline founders Steve Dilling (banjo), Skip Cherryholmes (guitar) and Jason Moore (bass) can all claim their […]
Public Services Centre to close for Manus Kelly funeral
DONEGAL County Council has confirmed Letterkenny’s Public Services Centre will close tomorrow as a mark of respect to Manus Kelly. Mr Kelly died on Sunday while participating in the Donegal Rally, weeks after he was elected on a Fianna Fail ticket to Donegal County Council. In a short statement, Donegal County Council announced this morning, […]
Book of condolence to be opened for Manus Kelly
DONEGAL County Council is to open a book of condolence following the death of Manus Kelly. The racing legend was killed following a crash during the Donegal International Rally on Sunday. The father-of-five’s funeral will be held on Thursday at noon in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Advertisement Donegal council […]
Statement released by Donegal Motor Club
In a joint statement issued by Motor Sport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club, the clubs said it was “with deep regret” they announce a fatality.
Major incident cancels rally stages
The first three stages of day three of Donegal International Rally have been cancelled following the major incident at Super Stage 15 on the Fanad Head Loop.