Tributes have been made following the unexpected death of PCC Falcarragh school teacher, Shane Gillespie. The father of two from Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan and formally of Brookfield, Donegal Town died suddenly on Saturday evening. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has shared a moving tribute to the “inspirational teacher” who worked at the school from 2007. Advertisement “Our school […]
Donna Murray announces General Election bid
INDEPENDENT Ireland have announced Donna Murray as the party’s candidate for the Donegal constituency in the upcoming General Election. Ms Murray has a distinguished background in restorative justice, youth advocacy and community development. She brings over three decades of hands-on experience to the table. Advertisement She aims to champion policies that address Donegal’s most pressing […]
Plastic Christmas decorations wanted for Kerrykeel charity lights display
By Dionne Meehan KIND-HEARTED Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey are on the hunt for unwanted plastic Santa and snowmen decorations for their magnificent charity Christmas lights display. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for almost 20 years, raising over €100,000 for numerous charities. Advertisement The charity that will […]
Taoiseach Simon Harris to visit Donegal today
By Diarmaid Doherty THE Taoiseach Simon Harris will be in Donegal today as the general election campaign swings firmly into gear. He will visit Letterkenny later this afternoon and he’ll then stop off in Ballybofey and Stranorlar as part of a visit to the North West. Advertisement It comes just three days after the Dáil […]
Biddy McLaughlin’s searing new memoir will resonate with Donegal people
By Evelyn Cullen WITH a name like Biddy McLaughlin you would be forgiven for thinking she is from Donegal. In fact Biddy was born and grew up in Dublin, in a rural ‘no man’s-land’ called ‘The Ward’ on the Meath/Dublin border, but her father and his people are from Urris-managh, Inishowen. Advertisement Her Uncle Dan, known […]
Loads happening at An Grianán as the birthday celebrations continue
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY’S iconic An Grianán Theatre will this evening host a special event as part of its 25th birthday celebrations. A performance by CoisCéim Dance Theatre, one of the first acts to perform at the theatre following its opening a quarter of a century ago, will once again take to the stage after […]
Buncrana tidies up as Donegal’s top town
By Paul McElwee BUNCRANA folk were celebrating this week after the town scooped the accolade of being Donegal’s tidiest town for the third year in a row. The news emerged as the annual Tidy Town’s competition, sponsored by SuperValu, announced their winners at Friday’s ceremony in Croke Park, which was live-streamed to countless watchers hoping […]
Fresh efforts to improve air quality in Letterkenny
SITUATED behind the Donegal County Museum on the High Road in Letterkenny is a rather undistinguished green metal cabinet. It’s fair to assume that – even if it was in a more public place – the vast majority of people would not know what it is for if they were asked. It would be no […]
Death occurs of Gaoth Dobhair nun who spent much of her life in the Far East
MOVING tributes have been paid to Gaoth Dobhair nun, Sr Brid Gallagher following her recent passing in the Lake House Nursing Home in Portnablagh. Sr Brid (Sr. Joseph de St. Brendan), a much loved and inspiring member of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and seen by all as a beacon of light and hope to […]
People Before Profit’s Carol Gallagher to contest election in Donegal
WITH the General Election campaign now firmly up and running, another new candidate has been added to the list of those seeking election in Donegal. People Before Profit has announced that Carol Gallagher will seek a seat on behalf of the party in the Donegal constituency. Ms Gallagher was recently a party candidate in the […]