Popular Reverend to retire after almost 50 years this weekend By Evelyn Cullen WITH almost 50 years under his collar since his ordination in 1977, Reverend Canon David Crooks hangs up his vestments as the longest serving Church of Ireland rector in Killea as well as All Saints since it became a parish in its own right. Advertisement […]
Woman (80s) dies following weekend collision in Inver
A WOMAN (80s) who sustained serious injuries in a collision on Sunday has passed away. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries earlier today. Meanwhile, a man in his 50s has been arrested and charged by gardaí. Advertisement He is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court tomorrow […]
One hospitalised following Lifford collision
By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a collision in Lifford today. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí attended the scene of a collision today at Lifford roundabout at 3.45pm. Advertisement “One female was removed from the scene to University Hospital Letterkenny with non-life threatening injuries. “Investigations ongoing.”
Death of Kathleen Doherty
THE death has occurred of Kathleen Doherty (née McCrory), 7 Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny. Ms Doherty passed away peacefully at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny on Tuesday, August 13. Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday, August 15 from 12 noon until 10pm, with rosary at 9pm. Advertisement Requiem Mass will […]
PARENTING: Breastfeeding is a wonderful, natural experience, but it’s not without its challenges
By Louise Flanagan The first week of August marked World Breastfeeding week, a global campaign to raise awareness and promote the benefits of breastfeeding. Alas, my own breastfeeding experience was short-lived. I’m glad I tried but overall, I found it hard and the pull of the bottle was too much for me to resist. (Not […]
Let’s talk about ‘Kneecap’
There’s no doubt that everybody’s talking about the movie Kneecap at the moment. It premiered on Thursday night and is currently running at Century Cinemas, Letterkenny as well as around the country, the UK and beyond. What is the big deal and what is everybody saying about it? Well in order to find out just […]
Mayor hosts special reception for Gabriel Dolan
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Lilian Barr, held a special reception on Wednesday in the Guildhall for well known Lifford businessman Gabriel Dolan. The reception was organised in recognition of Gabriel’s significant contribution over the years to the Strabane/Lifford Business Community. Gabriel was joined at the special ceremony in the Mayor’s […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Manor goes ‘Old Skool’ for charity
ALL roads led to Manorcunningham last Sunday for Sallybrook Commercial Centre’s charity Old Skool Sunday in aid of ‘Breaker Breaker’ and the Donegal branch of MS Ireland.
