Glenmaquin National School is preparing to officially open the new classroom it has added thanks to the support of the strong Presbyterian congregation of Manorcunningham. Glenmaquin is one of nine schools maintained by the Presbyterian Church. It is a small two teacher school situated about five miles from Letterkenny in a rural area. The school […]
Fr Anthony Hartnett to be appointed to St Eunan’s
Newly ordained Fr Anthony Hartnett’s first appointment as a priest is to St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, it has been confirmed.
Gaoth Dobhair woman graduates from University of Limerick
Bronagh Doherty recently graduated with a diploma in School Leadership from University of Limerick. Bronagh is from Gaoth Dobhair and she is pictured with her husband Sean. University of Limerick has conferred degrees on more than 1,200 students this week as part of its latest graduation ceremonies. The University now boasts more than 125,000 alumni […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Happy Father’s Day Daddy – this week’s column is for you
By Louise Flanagan Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday. A day to celebrate the men that make a positive difference in the lives of their children. It goes without saying that a good daddy is truly one of life’s blessings. Advertisement My own dad, Martin Kelly, has always been a really great daddy. Childhood […]
Kieran Kelly’s ‘One for the Road’ – a literary pub crawl like no other
By Paddy Walsh PUB quiz question: Where did John Doherty open a bar in Letterkenny in the late 1830’s? And, for a bonus point (pint?), name his great, great, great-grandson who currently runs it? Advertisement Two questions that are fully answered in Kieran Kelly’s book ‘One for the Road’ which is to be launched next […]
Golden Jubilee celebrations for Fr Micheal McCullagh
CELEBRATIONS took place in Dungloe on Saturday to mark the Golden Jubilee of Fr Michael McCullagh, a native of the town. Fr McCullagh is a priest of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) and was the first Parish Priest of Knock where he still serves. He is a published author and has travelled extensively as […]
Shaun Patton to launch Buy-A-Brick campaign at Letterkenny Community Centre
Donegal GAA star Shaun Patton will officially launch the ‘Buy-A-Brick’ campaign at Letterkenny Community Centre next Wednesday, June 19. Work recently got underway on a major new €1.4 million development which will comprise a community building along with new dressing rooms. It will be known as the Jim Lynch Community Building in memory of the […]
Croithlí Distillery to host Earagail Arts Annual Festival launch
EARAGAIL Arts Festival will officially launch its 2024 programme of events at Croithlí Distillery this evening. The official launch will be performed by Pearse Doherty TD and the public is invited to join the celebrations at the West Donegal venue which will include musical entertainment by Síle Friel (The Friel Sisters) and Friends. Speaking ahead […]
Defective concrete scandal remains ‘top priority’ for McBrearty Jnr
by Louise Doyle INDEPENDENT councillor Frank McBrearty Jnr has described his re-election to Donegal County Council as being ‘vindicated in the court of public opinion’. The Raphoe-based councillor was re-elected to Lifford-Stranorlar Local Electoral Area (LEA) on Sunday in Finn Valley Leisure Centre. He secured 1,199 first preference votes and was re-elected on the seventh count with 1,939 […]