DONEGAL TD, Pat the Cope Gallagher, has announced that a grant of €10,350 has been approved for the construction of a swim shelter at Gola Island pier. The funding, allocated through the Clar Measure 3 programme, aims to enhance community facilities on offshore islands. The new shelter will serve multiple purposes, providing a space for swimmers, ferry […]
Businessman Joe Coyle set to undertake charity cancer walk
By Paul McElwee A DONEGAL businessman and prostate cancer survivor will begin the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend by undertaking on a fundraising walk for a cancer charity. Joe Coyle, a native of Downings now residing in Mountcharles, is undertaking the 100km journey along with his friend Thomas Given, taking the pair from Donegal Bay […]
Parenting Column: When it comes to school activities, it’s almost impossible to keep on top of everything
Juggling all the activities offered in primary school is tough. I regularly get calls from the school to ask if I can drop down my daughter’s guitar for orchestra practice. I am humbly resigned to the fact that these calls are inevitable, given my general disorganisation. I do feel guilty that the poor secretary has […]
Milford footpath needs highlighted again
ALL possible efforts should be made to get funding for footpaths and pedestrian crossings in Milford – that’s the call from Cllr. Liam Blaney. Raising the issue at the March meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, he pointed out that both improved and new footpaths are needed. He highlighted the road from the Lidl retail […]
Society of St. Paul opens new premises in Letterkenny
IT was the day several months after one door closed that the same door opened to reveal the faith of a community. In December, the long established Veritas religious store shut up shop in Letterkenny. It appeared to signal the end of a presence for the devout on the town’s Main Street. But within weeks […]
Letterkenny Gaels Drama Group takes to the stage with comedy play
THE talented drama group at Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn have a proud tradition for delivering memorable productions – and so it’s no surprise that tickets are selling fast for their latest show which takes to the stage this week. Commencing on Tuesday, March 25, the group will perform the hilarious Jimmy Keary comedy play, ‘The Two […]
Cousin’s special tribute to Cara Hannon
By Dionne Meehan THE cousin of a young Letterkenny woman who passed away earlier this month is preparing to run the Paris Marathon in her memory. Cara Hannon passed away suddenly from a catastrophic cardiac event at just 23-years-old on Tuesday, March 4. Now, her cousin, Leitrim woman, Megan Hannon, is preparing to honour her […]
Ruby Druce to be laid to rest on Sunday
The funeral of Ireland’s oldest person, Castlefinn woman Ruby Druce will take place on Sunday. Ms Druce died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents George and Lizzie, husband Jim, brothers Geordie and James, sisters Maggie and Molly, her niece Margo and nephew Tony. Advertisement Survived by her nieces Carmel […]
Popular barman remembered for ‘contagious warmth and kindness’
By Róise Collins A large crowd gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Derrybeg on Thursday morning to bid farewell to beloved Gaoth Dobhair man, Michael Gerard Roarty. The vast congregation that filled the pews was a testament to the respect and affection Michael, the popular barman, had earned over the years. Advertisement Father Brian Ó […]
Ireland’s oldest person has passed away at 109 years old
By Dionne Meehan IRELAND’S oldest person, Castlefinn woman Ruby Druce, has passed away. Advertisement Named as Ireland’s oldest person last August following the death of Galway woman Phyllis Furness, Ms Druce celebrated her 109th birthday on New Year’s Eve. Born and raised in Castlefinn, Ruby came to live in Letterkenny with her niece Margo […]