The peaceful death took place recently at his home of Pat Friel, Magheralask, Newmills, Letterkenny. The esteem with which Pat was regarded was evident by the large attendance at his wake and his funeral Mass which was celebrated at St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie. Pat was remembered for his friendliness, his kind […]
Tears at pensioners’ ‘heartbreaking’ nightmares
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A DEFECTIVE block campaigner has admitted it was “absolutely heartbreaking” to hear pensioners’ nightmares. Witnesses said their cases reduced some people to tears as the Defective Concrete Block Silver Circle (OAP and Retired Homeowners) Group revealed their stories to council officials last Friday. Cllr Joy Beard of the 100% Redress Party was elected on a ticket to […]
Tributes paid to the late Donal Lunny
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HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a musician whose close ties to Donegal endeared him to generations of fans. Revered folk musician and producer Donal Lunny sadly died, aged 79, from cancer on Friday past at St James’s Hospital in Dublin. The founding member of Planxty was born in Offaly, but had close connections to […]
Donegal to remain under storm warning for several more hours
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THE Storm Boelo weather warning for Donegal has been downgraded from orange to yellow. But its ferocious effects are forecast to remain over the county until later this afternoon. Winds of up to 137kmh have already been recorded at Malin Head. Advertisement The bank holiday weekend has been dominated by the severe weather with heavy […]
Defective block pensioners warn officials ‘people are suicidal’
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ELDERLY homeowners struggling in houses made of defective blocks have warned that the scandal has made people suicidal. Pensioners from the Defective Concrete Block Silver Circle (OAP and Retired Homeowners) Group made the warning to council officials at their first presentation about the crisis last Friday. They met Donegal County Council’s Defective Concrete Block Committee […]
Play reveals how 150 years ago shaped Donegal
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A STUNNING new play is coming about a remarkable chapter in Irish history from 150 years ago. The one-person play called The Cable will be performed at An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny this week as part of a national tour. This evocative story weaves together the compelling storytelling of its writer and director Mike Kelly […]
POD Play Hub launches at Letterkenny IPAS centre
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DONEGAL native Dr Niall Muldoon, the Ombudsman for Children, was the special guest at the launch of a new POD Play Hub in Letterkenny on Monday. The new facility was opened on Monday at the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Westside Apartments, Letterkenny. The POD Play Hub is a dedicated, child-centred space designed […]
From mini golf to wedding bells at Jackson’s Hotel
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LOCKDOWN was just beginning to lift when Joanne Bradley took a chance on Paul Trainor after he messaged her on a dating app. “He didn’t have a profile picture or anything up, and I normally wouldn’t have replied to anybody like that,” Joanne reflected. “But for some reason I did.” After chatting online for a […]
Letterkenny businessman remembered for his kind heart and determination
A Letterkenny businessman, whose funeral was held on Saturday, has been remembered for his kindness and ambition. Sean Kelly of The Grove, Lisnennan, Letterkenny, died peacefully last Wednesday, surrounded by his family and in the loving care of the staff of St. Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny. For many years, he ran the successful Grove Furnishings […]
FRESH TAKE: Should Culture Night be a weekend celebration?
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By Sabrina Sweeney WHEN 40 venues in Dublin city opened their doors one night in September 2006 for the first ever Culture Night, the programme included gallery and museum visits, outdoor films in Temple Bar and workshops for children. There was even a special Culture Bus to take people between venues. Advertisement Twenty years later, […]