PARTICIPANTS from Donegal, Mid Ulster and Monaghan met up in Dillon’s Hotel, for a cross-community, cross-border conference dealing with the Ulster ancient clans, and included visits to Rathmullen and Farsetmore on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The conference was organised by Ancient Clans project at the Rural Centre, Clogher, Donegal with support from PeacePlus programme, a […]
After 45 years, Eilish prepares to say goodbye to St Eunan’s
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By Brian McDaid THE ground floor corridors of St Eunan’s College have a terrazzo finish. They are polished with footsteps of all who have passed over them – day-boys from as near as the Burmah to borders from as far away as Bruckless. Staff members in black flowing teachers’ gowns, to clergy in collars and scholars […]
Ramelton honours Monsignor’s 50 years in the priesthood
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IT was an evening of celebration and nostalgia in Ramelton on Friday as the community gathered to celebrate Monsignor J. Anthony McDaid’s golden jubilee in the priesthood. St Mary’s Church was filled with family members, friends and parishioners, and they were joined by Diocesan Administrator Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Mevagh Parish Priest Very Rev Patrick Dunne, […]
Letterkenny professor leading breakthroughs in neurotechnology
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A LETTERKENNY man who once sat in classrooms at Errigal College is now at the forefront of neurotechnology research and credits the north west for providing the foundation that shaped his career. Professor Damien Coyle from Correnagh, Letterkenny is now a Professor of Neurotechnology at the University of Bath and director of the Bath Institute for […]
‘Brain Freeze’ – Paula Leonard’s dip a day for alcohol related brain injury
by Louise Doyle CEO of Alcohol Forum Ireland Paula Leonard is taking on a swim a day for one month in Donegal’s freezing waters. ‘Brain Freeze: Paula Leonard’s dip a day in December for Alcohol Related Brain Injury’ got underway on Monday in Rathmullan, where she was surrounded by well wishers and local singersongwriters Aidan Laird and Maria McCormack, […]
Wedding of the week: Special day at Donegal waterfall leads to the perfect proposal
WHEN Kellyann Brogan’s partner Ruairí Drummond treated her to a special day out at Glenevin Waterfall in Clonmany on her birthday in February, little did she know it would lead to a surprise proposal. Kellyann, from Carrigans, met Ballyshannon man Ruairí when she was a sous chef in Harvey’s Point Hotel and he worked in the bar. Ruairí […]
Letterkenny businessman Brian McCormick celebrates milestone anniversary
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THIS coming Friday, Brian McCormick Sports and Leisure will host a customer appreciation day to celebrate 30 years in business in Letterkenny. For Brian McCormick and his staff, it’s a way of saying thanks to those who have shown friendship and loyalty since the shop first opened back in April 1995. Brian admits that he […]
Hard to beat a coffee and a chat…
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By Brian McDaid Kathleen Bonner says she never thought in her wildest dreams she’d have a coffee trailer in Fintown. It called ‘Yer man’s Coffee Cove’ and it’s the go-to location for tourists, locals and those who spend the working day on the road. It’s heading for three in the afternoon and the Coffee Cove’s signature […]
Couple raise more than €8,000 for Féileacáin in memory of their son
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A COUPLE whose baby son died after only 15 days of life have raised more than €8,000 for a charity which supports those affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy. Luke and Edel Mangan hosted ‘Luke’s Head and Moustache Shave’ on Saturday, November 29 in the Shamrock Lodge in Falcarragh in memory […]
Donegal flavour to Crafted on the Coastline event
CRAFTED on the Coastline was a special cross-border pop up showcase event, celebrating craft and artistry from nine makers across the Causeway Coast and Donegal. It took place on Saturday, November 22 in the Bushmills Courthouse. The event was supported by the International Fund for Ireland, as part of the Connecting Communities project. Advertisement Visitors […]