Tess McNulty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. October 23, 1976 ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT FOR THE KERRYKEEL ASSOCIATION Advertisement THE GLASGOW branch of the Kerrykeel and District Association held another great reunion dance in the Piazza Ballroom, Glasgow. Over 150 people travelled from Kerrykeel to attend the gala and […]
CHANNEL HOPPER: Carrie remake serves up some good Halloween viewing
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Carrie – Amazon Prime The Reluctant Vampire – BBC1, Sunday, 6.40pm Time – BBC1, Sunday, 9pm Advertisement Dark Winds – U&Alibi, Saturday, 9pm The Widower – Netflix By Paul Bradley If ever a familiar story was due a remake, Brian De Palma’s Carrie is surely it: not that there’s anything wrong with the original, but this year is its 50th anniversary, […]
Pat Sherlock – the Kilkenny native who had long made Donegal his home
THE death took place at the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Thursday last of Pat Sherlock of Stranacorkra, Derrybeg and formerly of Piltown, Kilkenny. At just 18 years of age he left his native Kilkenny and travelled to Gaoth Dobhair to take up employment in Comer Yarns Teo on the Industrial Estate. This was the beginning […]
Historical society event will recall life in business in Stranorlar
THE next meeting of the Ballybofey, Stranorlar and District Historical Society will take place in the Henderson Hall (F93 XV29) Stranorlar on Monday, October 26. This month’s talk will be on business in Stranorlar in the bygone days and will be delivered by former Stranorlar businessman Whitby McClay. The society’s members’ meeting will take place […]
A blessing to her community – funeral takes place of Ita Carr
AS her family and her many friends offered a sad farewell to Ita Carr at her funeral Mass on Sunday, they were asked to remember how she had been such a blessing to her community. Ita, (née McGeehin), Cornagill, Letterkenny, passed peacefully in St Eunan’s Nursing Home last Wednesday – news that was met with deep sadness […]
Temporary road closure announced due to water network upgrade
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A THREE week road closure will be put in place as a water mains upgrade project nears completion in Letterkenny. Clearly signposted diversion routes will be provided for road users at Leck Road and Cullion Road. Uisce Éireann’s say the water infrastructure project will increase network capacity and resilience in that area of the town. […]
Lily smashes her target for Purple Run fundraiser
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A REMARKABLE teenager found that she wasn’t quite busy enough with swimming, drama club, going to the theatre, aqua aerobics, exercise classes, and horse-riding, so she embarked on a fundraising drive for the month of October. Lily Pyper from Ramelton has been walking 2km a day as part of Down Syndrome Ireland’s Purple Run. And so […]
Errigal College celebrates more than 80 years of combined service
ERRIGAL College, Letterkenny, has marked the retirement of three valued members of its school community, Maggie McAteer, Margaret Russell-Kelly and Vincent McGlynn, who together have contributed approximately 81 years of service to the school. Maggie McAteer retires after 24 years at Errigal College, having joined the school in 2002. A dedicated teacher of Music and […]
Buncrana is named Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town
Buncrana is celebrating National Tidy Towns success after being named Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town. The awards were announced today at a special event in Croke Park. Buncrana received an impressive 412 points which was just one point behind the national winners, Ballinahown in County Westmeath. Advertisement In all there were six medals awarded to Donegal […]
All set for the Glenswilly GAA Jersey and Jive night
Tonight’s the night! All the preparations are complete. The dancing routines have been practiced over and over. And a brilliant night of fun and entertainment is in store. Advertisement The Glenswilly GAA Jersey and Jive night takes place in the Silver Tassie Hotel from 8pm with doors open at 7.30pm. Dress code – Whatever you […]