A beautiful celebration of music marked the final farewell to Moya Brennan, as large crowds gathered to honour a life that helped shape the sound of Irish music across the world. Teach Pobail Phádraig Naofa, Mín Ui Bhaoill, a small church in the rolling hills of her native Gaoth Dobhair, was packed with mourners, including […]
Issues raised over new ‘stop’ sign at crossroads
COUNCIL engineers are set to carry out an assessment regarding the ‘stop’ sign at the bottom of the hill at Glenmaquin crossroads, , following representations by Cllr Donal Coyle. While a new stop sign was erected a number of weeks ago, he questioned its positioning on the pole and noted that at certain times a visor […]
Late Late Show to pay tribute to the late Moya Brennan
In a week where Ireland lost a true music legend, the Late Late Show will pay tribute to the late Moya Brennan, honouring her extraordinary legacy and influence on Irish music. The special tribute will follow her funeral which took place in Teach Pobail Phádraig Naofa, Mín Ui Bhaoill this afternoon. Moya, the First Lady […]
‘We’ll miss his ability to brighten up a dull day’
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By Paddy Walsh AFTER thirty-four years of unstinting service to the courts services, retirement has arrived for one its most popular personalities, Liam Devenney. But the stories will go on for some time yet – bound perhaps in book form as the Newtowncunningham native prepares to put his memoirs onto the page under the not […]
The funeral of Moya Brennan is taking place
The funeral of Moya Brennan is taking place. The 73-year-old passed away on Monday surrounded by her loved ones. Thousands of mourners are attending the funeral of the mother-of-two at St Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, including fellow musicians Bono and Brian Kennedy. Advertisement Moya, the First Woman of Celtic Music, is known worldwide as the lead […]
Sites identified for temporary modular accommodation for council homes
By Chris Ashmore A NUMBER of sites in the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council area have been identified as being potentially suitable for the provision of temporary modular accommodation for current social housing tenants who will have to move out while their defective concrete blocks affected homes are being remediated. Confirmation of this emerged this week […]
Ballybofey man found ‘roaring and shouting’ outside psychiatric department
A BALLYBOFEY man who had to be arrested by gardaí after being found “shouting and roaring” outside the Department of Psychiatry at Letterkenny University Hospital has had a probation bond imposed. John McGinty (49), Meenavoy, Ballybofey, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday on drink driving and public order charges relating to two separate incidents. Letterkenny District […]
Celebrating the music, song and dance of Dinny McLaughlin
BUNCRANA will be the host this year of Inishowen Traditional Music Project’s (ITMP) annual Féile na hInse, an unmissable weekend of events celebrating the music, song and dance of the late Dinny McLaughlin (1935-2024). Dinny was a virtuoso fiddle player, singer, poet, dancer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and teacher who devoted his life to the cultural heritage of Inishowen. […]
Developer asked to submit pre-connection enquiry
UISCE Éireann has asked the applicant of a proposed Milford housing development to submit a pre-Connection Enquiry (PCE) to assess feasibility of connection to the public water infrastructure. Applicant PJD Construction London Ltd lodged proposed plans with Donegal County Council in February, seeking planning permission for the construction of eight residential units at Lough Fern […]
Donegal musicians receive funding through Music Capital Scheme
DONEGAL’S music scene has received a welcome boost with several local musicians and groups among the latest recipients of funding from the Music Capital Scheme. A total of €1,066,940 has been awarded nationally through Awards 1, 2 and 3 of the scheme, supporting 191 recipients and potentially benefiting over 10,000 musicians across Ireland. Locally, Donegal […]