A GRANDMOTHER who celebrated her 106th birthday earlier this year has sadly passed away. Much loved Nora Shovlin of Bavin in Kilcar died peacefully at home on Tuesday, surrounded by her loving family. When Nora quietly celebrated her 100th birthday six years ago in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, loved ones heard how she had […]
Emotional farewells at funeral of Donegal accident victim
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THE devastated family of a man who tragically died in a sea festival last weekend said emotional farewells at his funeral today. Damien McGuinness (55), from Killybegs, died in Castletownbere, Co Cork, during the town’s annual Festival of the Sea last Saturday. Damien, who is predeceased by his father Peter, was buried by his mother […]
Power outage hit hundreds and shut down town centre
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HOTELS, supermarkets, retail centres, and a cinema were all hit by a massive power shortage in Donegal’s largest town. Some 1,180 homes and businesses in Letterkenny were without power today (Wednesday) when a major fault shut down supply from the Cullion power station. It struck around 4.20pm and power remained out until 5.30pm. Advertisement Shoppers, […]
Gardaí investigate assault at Fahan Marina
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GARDAÍ are investigating after an assault was reported at Fahan Marina. Medical assistance was provided at the scene of the incident to a woman in her 20s. The incident occurred at around 7:40am on Sunday, August 2. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Tip O’Neill awards recognise two Donegal ambassadors
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THE two Donegal people chosen for this year’s Tip O’Neill awards are the head of the world’s largest global law firm and an outstanding community champion. Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan, from Carrigart, founded the Donegal Hospice Calendar in 2011 in memory of his mother and helped to raise €240,000. His extraordinary commitment to community and charity, […]
62 families get keys to social homes in Letterkenny
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SOME 62 families have been given the keys to their new homes across two schemes in Letterkenny. The homes were delivered by Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body. The two-, three-and four-bedroom homes are located in the Ard na Gréine and Ardán Rua schemes in Letterkenny, Donegal. The homes were delivered by Clúid in partnership with […]
Arranmore RNLI respond to four calls in four days
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THE Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew are experiencing a busy summer with four calls in four days. At 2am on Friday, July 31, the crew were requested by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist with a medical evacuation from the island for transfer to a waiting ambulance at Burtonport and on to Letterkenny University Hospital for assessment. The […]
Cloughaneely marching band celebrates two milestones this week
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BANNA Ceoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola is celebrating 40 years since their first All-Ireland success and 10 Years of the senior band. Founded in 1983, the band was established on a shared love of music, community and tradition. Just three years later, in 1986, that dedication was rewarded when Banna Ceoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola captured its […]
Oil boiler stolen from back yard in Moville
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GARDAÍ are investigating a theft incident of a boiler in Moville. The incident occurred in the area of Ard Foyle between 9am on Friday, July 24 and 9am on Monday, July 27. A Grant oil boiler was stolen from the back yard of a house in that area between those times. Advertisement “We appeal to […]
Tools stolen from shed in Greencastle
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A NUMBER of tools were stolen from a property in Greencastle. The burglary occurred in the area of Stroove on Sunday, July 26 between approximately 1am and 6am. An unlocked shed at the rear of the property was entered and a number of tools were stolen from within including a Dewalt drill, a Bosch hammer drill and a […]