TRIBUTES have been paid following the passing of one of Rathmullan’s best known characters, Alfie McCollum. Mr McCollum ran the Old Courthouse curiosity shop in the town for over 40 years. The shop’s eclectic nature made it a magnet for tourists and, on occasion, television crews. Advertisement Following a visit in 2014, Joe Mahon of […]
Alert over non-native salmon in Donegal’s rivers
INLAND Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have made an appeal to the public to be vigilant over the presence of non-native pink salmon in Donegal rivers. In 2017 the non-native fish species unexpectedly appeared in unprecedented numbers with at least eight confirmed sightings in Donegal over a four week period. IFI is now again making an appeal […]
Grammy winning choir for St Eunan’s Cathedral
Three-time Grammy winning US choir, Pacific Boychoir Academy, are making their debut tour to Ireland at the end of this month, with a free performance following mass at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny on 3 July at 10am.
Clerical changes confirmed in Raphoe Diocese
CLERICAL changes in the Raphoe Diocese have been announced this week by Most Rev Alan McGuckian, SJ, Bishop of Raphoe.
It has been confirmed that Rev Stephen Gorman CC of Convoy & Drumkeen will become CC of Milford and Kerrykeel.
Irish Water warns of possible outages in East Donegal
IRISH Water is to carry out major upgrades to its water network in Ballybofey, Crossroads and Killygordon. Essential water upgrade works may result in interruptions to water supply on Tuesday July 2 in Ballybofey, Killygordon, Castlefinn and Liscooley areas. Irish Water, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is investing €12 million across the county […]
High fire risk warning in place until Monday
THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a notice of high fire risk (Condition Orange) effective for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses and other dead vegetation exist. The risk is compounded by moderate easterly wind speeds in excess of 20kph in some areas. The risk will […]
Glenswilly falls silent in memory of Manus Kelly
‘A man who left a smile wherever he went’. That is how Manus Kelly was described by Fr Paddy Dunne at his funeral Mass in Glenswilly this afternoon. Hundreds of people packed into St Columba’s church while many more gathered on the lawn outside to say a final farewell to the father-of-five. Advertisement It is […]
Bluegrass legends Sideline set to rock An Grianán
SIX piece bluegrass powerhouse Sideline, who between them boast multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, are set to light up Letterkenny’s An Grianán Theatre next month. Although having recently celebrated five years as the pedigree outfit they are, Sideline founders Steve Dilling (banjo), Skip Cherryholmes (guitar) and Jason Moore (bass) can all claim their […]
Public Services Centre to close for Manus Kelly funeral
DONEGAL County Council has confirmed Letterkenny’s Public Services Centre will close tomorrow as a mark of respect to Manus Kelly. Mr Kelly died on Sunday while participating in the Donegal Rally, weeks after he was elected on a Fianna Fail ticket to Donegal County Council. In a short statement, Donegal County Council announced this morning, […]
Contingency plans in place ahead of hospital strike
SAOLTA Healthcare Group has issued a statement in relation to the planned strike of support staff at Letterkenny University Hospital tomorrow. The said they are continuing to put contingency plans in place in advance of the industrial action which affects up to 425 SIPTU members at LUH. A Spokesperson said: “Across each of the hospitals, […]