OVER the past week a team of intrepid explorers has been learning all about local biodiversity and the environment across Killybegs. Almost 20 young people have been out and about on the Blue Beyond Borders environmental programme. They have completed forest walks, learned about the effects of coastal erosion first hand and found out more […]
Jennifer to lead Alzheimer’s Walk in memory of her grandmother
DONEGAL will again proudly host an Alzheimer’s Memory Walk as part of nationwide celebrations taking place on Sunday, September 20, ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21. The Donegal event will take place at Dromboe Woods in Ballybofey, with walkers gathering at Jackson’s Hotel car park at 11.30am to begin a scenic 1–5km route […]
Gaoth Dobhair native celebrates her 100th birthday in Scotland
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WARM congratulations have been extended to Gaoth Dobhair native Margaret Carmichael who recently reached the remarkable milestone of her 100th birthday which she celebrated with family members and friends in Clydebank. Affectionately and better known locally as Maggie Bhán (née Gallagher), she is originally from Sleeghan, Derrybeg and is the daughter of the late Peadar […]
Fundraisers say thanks as more events planned for RNLI
A number of fundraising events for the RNLI have taken place recently, and more are planned in the coming weeks. And the volunteers who continue to help raise much needed funds have offered a special word of thanks to the Donegal public for continuing to support their efforts. “Huge credit must also go to the […]
Pat’s 40 years of voluntary service honoured at Letterkenny Community Centre
TRIBUTES have been paid to Pat McGarrigle who has retired after giving an incredible 40 years of voluntary service as Treasurer at Letterkenny Community Centre. Presentations were made on Thursday to the McGarrigle family as Pat and his wife, Nuala, were honoured for all that they have done for the Community Centre and their local […]
IN PICS: Mary from Dungloe Festival Gala Ball
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The Mary from Dungloe Festival Gala Ball took place at the Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe on Friday night. The Gala Ball is always one of the highlights of the annual festival and once again the guests enjoyed a brilliant night of celebration with entertainment provided by the Hard to Beat Band. As you can see […]
A wonderful success: All the results from the 50th Burtonport Festival
WITH big crowds of young and not so young, beautiful weather, and a wonderful programme of events and entertainment, this year’s 50th Burtonport Festival was undoubtedly one of the best yet. The organising committee deserve special praise for organising another memorable festival and as you can see from the round up of the results from […]
Emotional day as Annagry Post Office closes its door
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By Eoin McGarvey THE closure of Annagry Post Office on Friday afternoon marks the end of an era in the village and has left a deep sense of loss and sadness in the community. For generations, the post office has been far more than a place to collect pensions, send parcels, or pay bills. It […]
Railway Museum wants community enagagemnent for Heritage Week
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Donegal Railway Heritage Museum have called on the community in Convoy, Raphoe, and other areas across the Finn Valley and the Laggan for photographs and stories of the old railways or relevant aspects of life in the area from the time in which they operated. The call comes ahead of a Heritage Week event entitled […]
A woman who left her mark in her community – funeral of Mary McAuliffe (105)
The death occurred on Tuesday, July 21 of Mary Bridget McAuliffe (née Sweeney), Kill, Dunfanaghy. Well known all over the north-west, Mary was well respected within her local community and in business, and for many years ran the popular McAuliffe’s Craft Shop in Dunfanaghy. In January, she was joined by family and friends to celebrate […]