Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. DECEMBER 6, 1975 Ramelton’s first ordination Advertisement THE first ordination in the town of Ramelton will take place on Saturday (December 6) when Anthony McDaid, son of James and the late Mary McDaid, Castle Street, will be raised to the […]
Maple Group presents care packages to Donegal Women’s Centre
The spirit of giving was on full display this week as Maple Group officially presented the Donegal Women’s Centre with hundreds of items for care packages collected through their Maple Christmas Charity Drive supporting women and children in need across Donegal. Throughout the festive season, customers and staff at Maple convenience stores in Derrybeg, Carrigart, Castlefinn, Falcarragh, Burtonport, Ballyliffin, and Moville came together […]
Santa Claus is coming to iMotors Letterkenny
Get ready for some holiday cheer! Santa Claus will be making a special visit to iMotors on Friday, December 19, from 2pm to 4pm. Bring the whole family to meet Santa, take photos, and share your Christmas wishes. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season and create lasting memories. Advertisement The event will […]
Cross-community conference celebrates Ulster’s ancient clans
PARTICIPANTS from Donegal, Mid Ulster and Monaghan met up in Dillon’s Hotel, for a cross-community, cross-border conference dealing with the Ulster ancient clans, and included visits to Rathmullen and Farsetmore on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The conference was organised by Ancient Clans project at the Rural Centre, Clogher, Donegal with support from PeacePlus programme, a […]
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Minister McConalogue launches Christmas in the Post Offices campaign
Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited Carndonagh Post Office to officially launch An Post’s nationwide Christmas in the Post Offices campaign alongside local Postmaster, John McGuinness. The initiative highlights the central place of post offices for local communities, business and commerce, especially at Christmas time with post, ecommerce, financial services and last-minute gift ideas […]
A picture-perfect evening at Loreto Community School Milford prom
Our photographer Clive Wasson covered Loreto Community School’s prom in the Silver Tassie Hotel last Thursday.
Tributes paid to Drumkeen’s past and present volunteers
Drumkeen Environmental Community Group hosted a warm and heartfelt evening to recognise and thank both current and former committee members whose quiet dedication over the years has helped to enhance and maintain the parish. The hall was set up with a lovely Christmas spirit. Guests were welcomed with tea, buns, and mulled wine, accompanied by […]
Graduate Liam’s double cause for celebration
PRIMARY Education graduate, Liam McBride, from Cranford, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of his class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving his Masters qualification, Liam was honoured with An Duais Ghaeilge Gael Linn – the Gael Linn Irish prize, […]