AN abandoned church in Castlefinn has sold for almost double its original asking price. The 150-year-old Congregational Church of Ireland property, located in the town’s Diamond area, had been on the market for over two years. When it failed to sell estate agent Martin McGowan sent it to auction. It was bought by someone in Dublin […]
Celebration of Church Lane Historic Towns Initiative
There will be a celebration of the Church Lane Historic Towns Initiative on Church Lane in Letterkenny this Friday, July 22 at 5 pm.
Tributes paid as ‘remarkable’ McGarvey turns 92
COUNCILLOR Ian McGarvey has received birthday wishes from the Seanad to mark his turning 92 years of age. The Ramelton man first entered politics as a member of Donegal County Council in 2004 when he was 73. He has successfully contested four general elections and last defended his seat in 2019 when he secured a final tally of 1,522 votes. […]
Corruption allegations took council staff ‘to hell and back’
Corruption allegations made against council staff have taken a huge toll on them and their families, the authority’s most senior figure has said.
Unique fundraiser for Dungloe parochial hall
Built in 1913, it has served the people well as a parish and a community venue for various social, cultural, recreational and historical events.
Holidaymakers urged to take care as heatwave continues
Aine McGarvey from Loughanure arrived in Benidorm on Sunday where her boyfriend is on a month’s singing contract in a local Irish bar.
Gola Island swim for cancer flights
Open sea swimmers will take to the waters off Gola Island on Thursday, August 11 to swim to Carrickfin in aid of North West Cancer Flights.
A-rt Team and Letterkenny pub team up for mica mural
A WELL known Letterkenny pub is to get a huge mural dedicated to families caught up in the mica crisis. The painting will adorn the gable wall of McGinley’s Bar and is being commissioned by local collective The A-rt Team. It will be The A-rt Team’s sixth project but only its second large scale mural. The first was painted […]
Gardaí search for missing man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 79-year-old Anthony (Tony) Boyle who went missing from his home in Killylastin, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. It is understood Anthony left his home at approximately 9.30am on Tuesday, July 12. Anthony is described as being 6 foot tall with a slim build. Advertisement He is […]