THE death occurred after a short illness on Monday of Rose Doherty, Sydney, Australia and formerly from Barnes, Termon. Mrs Doherty (83) passed away from alzheimers disease less than six months after the death of her husband John Joe who was from Ray, Manorcunningham. Before travelling to Australia with John Joe in 1959 Rose McGarvey […]
Renovations unveil hidden messages in Killybegs home
HUGH O’Donnell’s home in Killybegs is so full of history that it can literally be seen coming through the skirting boards. Recent renovations at his St Catherine’s Road unveiled a message on one such board, written in pencil, which dates back to a time when the house was first built almost seventy years earlier. “Some […]
Stunning home with panoramic views over Lough Swilly
A LARGE family home in the much sought after village of Fahan in Inishowen came on the market this week enjoying an elevated site and stunning views from light-filled rooms.
Daniel O’Donnell is eager to get back on the road
DANIEL O’Donnell is looking forward to getting back on the road later this year. Like many musicians, the country music legend has completed a year without touring but now he’s hopeful for the light at the end of the tunnel. Recently, his management company announced dates again with a tour of the UK in October […]
Donegal people urged to watch ‘one sunrise together’
DONEGAL people are being urged to rise early and unite for ‘One Sunrise Together’ for this year’s Darkness Into Light. This year’s Darkness Into Light takes place tomorrow morning and people across the country are being encouraged to sign up to share ‘One Sunrise Together’ on May 8 as part of the major fundraiser for […]
Penney’s to open by appointment from Monday
PENNEYS has confirmed that customers will be allowed back to its Letterkenny store from Monday – but by appointment only. The move comes ahead of a full reopening on May 17. Customers can book an appointment to shop through its online booking system at Primark.com which opened at 10am this morning. Advertisement Penneys CEO Paul […]
Two new walk-in test centres to open in Donegal
TWO new pop-up test centres will open in Donegal over the next week – one at the GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy and the Carndonagh GAA Club House. The free walk-in testing centre in Convoy will run from tomorrow (Saturday) until Monday and will be open to members of the public who live within […]
Man’s body recovered from River Finn
The body of a man was recovered from the River Finn outside Ballybofey yesterday.
Council paid out €24,000 for 46-page Brexit report
A Limerick consultancy firm was paid €24,000 by Donegal County Council to compile a 46-page Brexit report. Grant Thornton’s ‘Responding to Brexit’ document was presented to elected members at their latest March meeting of full council. It received a mixed reaction from councillors with Inishowen’s Nicholas Crossan describing it as “disappointing”. South Donegal independent councillor […]
Donegal’s hill farmers pen open letter to agri-minister
AS fears continue to grow over the potential introduction of a regulation that could exclude thousands of farmers from getting their CAP payments, Colm O’Donnell, president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) ,has penned an open letter to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue. Signed by Colm O’Donnell on behalf of the INHFA, it […]