There was a warm send-off for Fr Johnny Moore who said his last Mass in Dungloe last weekend. He will take up a new post in Ballyshannon as part of the recent clerical changes announced by Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll. Fr Johnny’s parishioners will be very sad to see him go, and they were […]
Calls for no more delays to Donegal hospital upgrade
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HEALTH chiefs have been warned that a long-awaited Donegal hospital upgrade cannot be delayed again. The warning was issued following confirmation from the Health Service Executive (HSE) that tender for renovation works at Buncrana Community Hospital has been published on Ireland’s national tendering website eTenders. Planning permission for an extension at the hospital was granted […]
Sadness at passing of Brigid Kelly, Letterkenny
THE FUNERAL has taken place of Brigid Kelly (née McDaid), 1 Beechwood Avenue, Letterkenny. A much loved and popular member of the community, Brigid’s passing has been met with deep sadness among her family, neighbours and many friends. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated on Sunday in St Eunan’s Cathedral by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie who spoke of […]
Fr Colm Ó Gallchóir marks 50 years of priesthood
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Tributes and messages of goodwill have been pouring in for Fr Colm Ó Gallchóir who celebrated 50 years in the priesthood with a special Mass in his home in Gaoth Dobhair last weekend. It was a beautiful occasion where he was joined by family members and friends to mark his Golden Jubilee. One of the […]
Lifford Credit Union presents Gaeltacht Scholarships
Presentations were made at Lifford Credit Union to the recipients of scholarships under the Gaeltacht Scholarship Programme. Our main picture features those who received their scholarships, along with representatives of Lifford CU. Pictured on front, from left are Katie McElwaine, Lifford; Éabha Flanagan, Newtowncunningham; and Elizabeth Clarke, Newtowncunningham. Back, from left: Cathal Curran, director LCU; […]
Lennon Festival in Ramelton announces unexpected change
SUNDAY NIGHT LINE-UP CHANGED Organisers of the Lennon Festival in Ramelton have announced an unexpected change in its programme. Popular singer Sinead Black was due to entertain the crowds tomorrow night. Her act was scheduled ahead of the main performance by Michael English. But a change was announced today (Saturday). The very talented Emily Harte […]
FRESH TAKE: Annagry petition reflects a host of local and wider concerns
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When a post office or bank in a rural area is threatened with closure, people with no connection to the place may barely register it. From the outside, it can look like a small local inconvenience, another service moved to the next town. The possible closure of Annagry Post Office is practical, of course; people […]
Donegal Dail TD warns of hacking scam
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Donegal Dail TD Pearse Doherty has warned that a fake social media account has been set up in his name. The deputy also warned that crooks are using the fake account to con people out of money. In a Facebook post today (Saturday), he wrote: “Important scam warning. “A fake account pretending to be me […]
Revvv It Up festival gears up for take off for biggest yet
The countdown is well and truly on as the Revvv It Up Festival prepares to return with its biggest celebration yet during the Big Revvv Weekend from July 17-19 at Revvv Park, just outside Dungiven. What began as a small charity event in 2024 has rapidly developed into Ireland’s largest Tractor Pulling festival, attracting visitors […]
NLN Letterkenny and Donegal ETB celebrate learner achievement at awards ceremony
MORE than 30 learners from National Learning Network (NLN) Letterkenny were recognised for their hard work and accomplishments at a graduation and awards ceremony held on June 30. The event celebrated the successful completion of a range of supportive training programmes funded by Donegal Education and Training Board (Donegal ETB). NLN is a leading provider of […]