‘New’ Leck cemetery is more than 120 years old and was initially purchased by the Letterkenny Town Commissioners as a non-denominational cemetery
Michael’s life is ‘bloody good’ despite rare disorder
FOR the five MacGinty children nose bleeds have always been a normal part of everyday life. Down the side of their father’s chair, in his coat pocket, in his bedroom – there was always a bloodstained hankie. Paudric MacGinty spent the best part of his 68 years not knowing what was wrong with him. And […]
Church of Irish Martyrs gets fresh ‘Stations’
Valued at €25,000 the new Stations of the Cross, which were unveiled this week, have been donated to the Church of the Irish Martyrs.
The Donegal church that could be yours for just €65,000
IF you have ever fancied living in a church then your prayers have finally been answered. A stunning former Congregational Church of Ireland building in Castlefinn, County Donegal, has just been placed on the market with an asking price €65,000. Standing on more than half an acre of land, the church was constructed with solid […]
Council in a heightened state of readiness
Donegal County Council has said they are in a heightened state of readiness in preparation for incoming Storm Jorge and have activated their Severe Weather Assessment Team. Met Éireann have issued a status orange wind warning for County Donegal starting from 12.00 noon on Saturday 29th February until to 3.00am on Sunday 1st March as […]
Getting behind the headlines
“We did a lot of research before my loved one came here in August, and the improvement in them has been fabulous. The staff are just unbelievable.”
Christy told to ‘pipe down’ at GAA HQ but he’ll be back
Piper says he’s heading towards sixty and he’s not trying to upset anyone at Croke Park following heated exchange ahead of last week’s Dublin game
Father and daughter hit by mental illness
Mother appeals for understanding and says help is available for family members and carers of people living with mental health issues
Orange wind warning issued for the weekend
AN ORANGE wind warning has been issued for Donegal as Storm Jorge approaches Ireland. Storm Jorge (Hor-hay) will bring severe winds with gusts of 110 to 130 km/hr expected. The warning will be valid from 12.00 on Saturday until 3am on Sunday. A Met Eireann spokesperson said: “Some severe winds expected during Saturday associated with […]
Get involved this Saturday on National Library Day
THIS Saturday Donegal’s libraries are taking part in the first ever National Library Open Day. Libraries are open most days of course but on Saturday a special invitation is being issued to everyone to come in and see what is on offer. Branches, which normally open every Saturday between 10am and 2.30pm, will have events […]