By Tommy Curran STILL hale and hearty, independent and enjoying life to the full, much loved Nellie McGowan, Machaire Rabhartaigh, Gortahork marked her 100th birthday with some special celebrations last weekend. Reaching the grand age of 100 is a wonderful achievement, but to do so while continuing to live independently, maintaining an active daily routine […]
HIDDEN FROM VIEW: Fanad Lighthouse – guiding the way for over 200 years
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By Paul Bradley There was an expression when I was growing up, used to show you that you weren’t just wrong but laughably so: “you’re as far out as Fanad Lighthouse”. Fair enough. In fact Fanad (Head) Lighthouse is positioned at 55°16.575′ North, 07°37.921′ West: which, as an indication of wrongness tells me nothing, but […]
Celebrating 100 year anniversary of Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste
A HOST of special events are planned in Rann na Feirste this weekend where the local Irish college, Coláiste Bhríde, will hold its centenary celebrations. The college, which was founded in 1926, is one of the oldest, biggest and most prestigious summer Gaeltacht colleges in the country. Indeed, the celebrations started three weeks ago when […]
Donegal family giving back after baby daughter saved
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A DONEGAL family is giving back to the medical teams, air crew and blood donor who helped save their newborn daughter. Nell McGeady was born in July this year and was diagnosed with a rare blood condition before birth. Her mum Lauren, from Falcarragh, was told about Nell’s diagnosis with haemolytic disease of the newborn […]
Men’s Shed says ‘door would be closed’ without grant
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A LOCAL Men’s Shed has spoken out about the potential impact of the loss of a vital government grant on their day-to-day running costs. Manorcunningham Men’s Shed has told the Donegal News how they will have to move to a smaller premises as they can no longer keep up with overheads. There has been widespread […]
School sweethearts tie the knot at Villa Rose Hotel
SCHOOL sweethearts, Edel McBride and Stephen McMenamin have tied the knot in the Villa Rose Hotel after being together for eleven years. The couple met at Stephen’s 18th birthday party in 2015, when they both attended St Columba’s College in Stranorlar. After a couple of hints, Stephen, who is originally from the Crossroads in Killygordan, […]
‘GREAT’: Documentary on the life of Benny Gordon comes to the RCC
‘GREAT’ – a documentary on the life of lifelong Twin Towns resident, Benny Gordon, will screen at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny on Wednesday, October 21 at 7pm. Produced and directed by son and daughter, Seamus and Margaret, the film is a celebration of their father’s life and his relationship and marriage to the girl […]
Siobhan brings 20 years of Italian love stories back home to Donegal
AFTER almost two decades capturing some of the world’s most romantic weddings against the stunning backdrops of Italy, award winning Letterkenny photographer Siobhan Hegarty has returned home to Donegal. She has brought with her a wealth of international experience, creativity and a unique story that connects the landscapes of Ireland and Italy. A member of […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Lauren Wall delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. October 2, 1976 A memorable weekend as Donegal Glasgow folk return to the Rosses Advertisement Over 100 members of the Rosses Association in Glasgow showed their continuing deep-interest and love for the district of their birth when they spend a […]
FRESH TAKE: Drumcree fears are more about what has happened in the past
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I was a teenager growing up in the North in the 1990s. I haven’t had much reason over the past decade or two to think or talk about Drumcree. But hearing the word again at the weekend immediately brought back memories of how ugly a time it was. For many, Drumcree conjures up violence, fear, […]