THERE will be a wealth of story, poetry, music, culture, heritage and new insights available for all at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s An Focal Beo festival which will run in the town from Sunday, May 11 to Friday, May 23. To set things off there will be a bus tour round the Fanad Peninsula with local […]
The Way We Were
Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com MAY 3, 1975 GLENDOWAN ONE-TEACHER SCHOOL IS TOPS IN NATIONAL DRAMA Advertisement The small one-teacher national achool at Stramore, Glendowan, has scored yet another major national success in […]
Croithlí’s ‘Big Ted’ comes home
A one-of-a-kind ‘Crolly Doll’ teddy has returned home to the Crolly Distillery exactly 48 years to the hour after leaving the factory shop where the iconic toys were once made. The giant panda, lovingly known as ‘Big Ted’ by his owners, was welcomed back to the Croithlí Distillery (formerly the famous Crolly Doll factory) by […]
Songs and celebration as Bridie O’Donnell marks her 100th birthday
THERE were great celebrations in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair at Derrybeg last Sunday when Bridie O’Donnell celebrated her 100th birthday. Bridie, who hails from Keadue in the Rosses, was joined by her family, neighbours and friends to help her celebrate her milestone day. The fluent Irish speaker was in great form on the day and she […]
History dons a legal gown as the Supreme Court sits in Letterkenny for first time
by Paddy Walsh HISTORY donned a legal gown this week to bring the Supreme Court to Donegal for the first time since it was established over a hundred years ago. Five Judges, including the Chief Justice, Donal O’Donnell, presided over the case of Imran v the Minister for Justice, at Letterkenny Courthouse on Monday – marking […]
Emergency services tackle fire at Doagh Famine Village
EMERGENCY services are currently tackling a blaze at Doagh Famine Village in Inishowen. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are currently assisting the local fire service at the scene of a fire at a premises in Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal. “There is no further information available at this time.”
Falcarragh twins lose their locks for children’s charity
TWIN sisters Aoibhinn and Alice McGowan have made a heartfelt gesture by donating their hair to support children battling serious illness, as part of the Locks of Love for LauraLynn campaign. The 10 year old twins from Falcarragh recently had their hair cut at Hairdos in Churchill by stylists Breda and Chloe, in support of […]
A weekend of celebration planned at Maggie’s Tavern
ADVERTISING FEATURE Maggie’s Tavern in St. Johnston will be buzzing with celebration this May Bank Holiday weekend as Alice Lynch marks an incredible milestone — 30 years at the helm of one of Donegal’s most loved venues. Running from May 2 to 4, the weekend promises a packed schedule of live music, free food, family […]
Donegal nun played key role in televised coverage of Pope Francis’ funeral
By Paddy Walsh A DONEGAL born nun played a key role in RTÉ television’s coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday. Sister Mary Barron, who hails from Manorcunningham, was appointed by the late Pontiff as a member of the Dicastery for Evangelization two years ago. Advertisement She and Rome based cleric, […]
Letterkenny teenager Kalize McGuigan remembered for her courageous spirit
LETTERKENNY teenager Kalize McGuigan was remembered for having a courageous spirit, at her funeral Mass on Monday. Kalize, of 45 Windmill View, Letterkenny, passed away at the weekend. She was just 13-years-old. Mass of the Angels took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday. Advertisement Addressing the congregation, Chief Celebrant, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie said Kalize […]