By Paul McElwee MCGINLEY Motors of Letterkenny have once again showed their commitment and continued support to local sport and talent by presenting Donegal and St Michael’s GAA star Michael Langan with his brand new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid vehicle from the local dealership. McGinley Motors is the North West’s main Peugeot dealership, offering a wide […]
Walk on the wild side of Inch Island this June
NATURE lovers are invited to find out more about the rich and fascinating ecosystem of Inch Wildfowl Reserve at a special event taking place on Saturday, June 7. Participants can enjoy a range of outdoor activities led by nature experts and Biodiversity Officers from Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council through […]
Tory islanders honour renowned swimmer with special fundraiser
By Róise Collins THIS WEEKEND, a special fundraiser for the Arranmore RNLI will take place in Magheraroarty, also serving as a tribute to the late Henry O’Donnell. Henry was a lifelong supporter of the RNLI and a passionate advocate for water safety. The event is being organised by Tory Islander Niamh Ní Dhubhgáin, from the […]
Priests praised for their dedication to Diocese ahead of Golden Jubilee celebrations
By Róise Collins TWO Golden Jubilees are to take place in the Diocese of Raphoe this weekend. Fr Francis McLoone and Fr Kieran McAteer will both celebrate 50 years since their ordination to the priesthood with events in their respective parishes of Killymard and Stranorlar. Advertisement Speaking ahead of the celebration Monsignor Kevin Gillespie praised […]
Loads happening on Saturday at Cruinniú na nÓg fun day
Cruinniú na nÓg, the annual day of free creativity for children and young people takes place throughout the country this Saturday, June 7. Here in Donegal there’s over 35 free events for young people and children, with venues and organisations all over the county taking part, from Carndonagh to Bundoran and Aráinn Mhór to Raphoe, […]
Castletown NS celebrate opening of new classroom and playground
CASTLETOWN National School in St Johnston was filled with celebration on Saturday as pupils, staff, parents and members of the local community gathered to officially open the school’s newly built classroom and playground facilities. The event marked the culmination of several years of planning, fundraising and construction that have transformed the school grounds. Principal Liesel […]
Loved by so many: Funeral takes place of Susan Hamilton
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral has taken place of Susan Hamilton, the Manorcunningham woman who has been remembered for her kind and tender heart. Ms Hamilton (74), tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement A native of Inch Island, her requiem […]
The hills are alive with the sound of Escorts
Motoring memories rekindled as RS1800 returns to Donegal By Brian McDaid IF you flick through the entry list for the ‘Donegal’ in two weeks’ time you will still see one car that outnumbers any other. Forty-five years after it went out of production it will be the Mk2 Ford Escort that will be still bouncing […]
Surgical Hub campaign: Unanimous support ‘shows gravity of the situation’
By Róise Collins THERE has been unanimous support for the 171 consultants and GPs who have demanded an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health over the exclusion of Letterkenny as a location for a Surgical Hub. All five of the county’s TDs, four elected senators and councillors on the health forum have backed the […]
Susan Hamilton to be laid to rest on Inch Island today
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S latest road victim, Susan Hamilton, will be laid to rest on Inch Island later this morning. Ms Hamilton (74), from Manorcunningham, tragically lost her life when the car she was driving collided with a van on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford last Friday. Advertisement Her body was removed to Letterkenny […]