By Tommy Curran DEEP sadness was caused by the death of Pádraig Doherty, a highly respected former councillor, educator, businessman and community leader whose life was marked by tireless service to the Gaeltacht and the wider Donegal community. Pádraig of Strand Road, Middletown, Derrybeg, passed away peacefully at Áras Ghaoth Dobhair on February 18. Throughout […]
Road safety petition launched in wake of double fatality in St Johnston
THE close-knit community of St Johnston gathered in St Baithin’s Church last night for a special Mass honouring the two teenagers who lost their lives in Tuesday night’s fatal collision. Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter died in the collision involving a car and a lorry on the R236 in the village at around 11.15pm. Advertisement The […]
Two Gaeltacht community projects receive €37,000 in funding
OVER €37,000 in capital funding has been announced for two community projects in the Donegal Gaeltacht. The allocations include €31,837 for lonad Lae Ghaoth Dobhair to purchase essential kitchen equipment for the Gaoth Dobhair Day Centre, which provides services to senior citizens and Alzheimer’s respite. Kilcar Parish Hall Committee was also allocated €5,221 to purchase […]
West Donegal school to host community meeting on its future
A small school in west Donegal is to host a community meeting tomorrow night. Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí in Keadue is seeking the community’s help to shape the future of the Irish-medium school. Keadue National School, which is situated between the fishing villages of Burtonport and Kincasslagh, was initially established as an Irish language school […]
Funeral takes place of Gaoth Dobhair’s most senior citizen
DEEPLY regretted is the recent death of Patrick Gallagher, Strand Road, Bunbeg. The most senior citizen of the parish of Gaoth Dobhair, he passed away peacefully at his home. Born on the 6 March, 1926, he died short of four weeks from his 100th year. He was affectionately and better known locally as Patrick Phaidí […]
Deep sadness following death of much loved Éamonn Doohan
THE death of Éamonn Doohan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork which took place at his home on Friday, February 13 at the age of 52 years has cast a deep shadow of sorrow over his loving family, and over the wider community where he was so well liked and so highly thought of. A son of Tom Rua […]
Maisigh na Fuinneoga – Let’s decorate those windows
CUIREANN Líonra Leitir Ceanainn agus Cumann Tráchtála Leitir Ceanainn cuireadh roimh ghnólachtaí an bhaile a gcuid fuinneoga a mhaisiú chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge agus Féile Naomh Pádraig. Líonra Leitir Ceanainn and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce invite local businesses to decorate their windows to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge and the St Patrick’s Festival. […]
Excitement is building for the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade
It’s just a few weeks to go to go to the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17 and excitement is building. The parade is one of the biggest in the county and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full on celebration with a festival atmosphere on the […]
Tuistí agus Tachráin creating a welcoming Irish-language space for parents and toddlers
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By Evelyn Cullen A MONTHLY Irish-language group for parents and toddlers is providing a warm and welcoming space for families to connect, chat and play through Irish in Letterkenny Library. Tuistí agus Tachráin, which takes place once a month, offers parents and their young children the chance to meet in a relaxed, cosy environment where Irish […]
Marble Hill New Year’s Day Swim raises €5,992 for Bluestack Special Needs Foundation
A FANTASTIC evening was enjoyed at Lizzie’s Diner on Sunday as the live video cheque presentation and prize draw took place in aid of the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. The event celebrated the outstanding fundraising efforts of Lee Gooch and Greg Hughes, whose dedication and hard work raised an impressive €1,290. Their contribution helped bring […]