Family of much-loved Ramelton musician Paul Mooney who lost his life in a collision last Christmas prepare for his first anniversary
Priest urges young people to be kind to one another
A Letterkenny priest has urged young people to be kind to one another in difficult times. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie made his comments at the Requiem Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday of Fionn McLaughlin, 7 Raymoghey Heights, Manorcunningham, who died suddenly last weekend. Chief Celebrant, Mgr Gillespie was joined by con-celebrants Fr Martin Cunnigham, […]
Last gasp defeat for Southwest Donegal in MacRory Cup
Southwest Donegal 1-9 St Patrick’s, Armagh 2-7 Southwest Donegal were inches away from topping their MacRory Cup group but a late Michael McSorley free ensured St Patrick’s Armagh took the win and the top spot in Garvaghey on Tuesday. Needing a win against their Armagh counterparts, the Donegal side had a brilliant start and went […]
Woman seriously injured in weekend collision in Inishowen
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a woman was seriously injured in a collision in Inishowen at the weekend. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in the Glengad area on Sunday, December 1. The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road at Culkeeny shortly before midnight. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: […]
Count 9: Who’s in, out and still in contention?
Results of Count 9: who’s in, who’s out and who’s still in contention? At 16:35 on Sunday, two seats have been taken by two Sinn Fein candidates Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn, with three still to play for. Pat the Cope Gallagher has 10,680 votes and is still strongest to take the third seat, however […]
Third victim of Castlefinn collision to be laid to rest
The third victim of Friday’s fatal Road Traffic Collision will be laid to rest on Friday. Samuel Hunter of Murlog, Lifford (formerly of Cranford, Milford) was seriously injured in a road traffic collision that claimed the lives of two others in Donegal on Friday night. Mr Hunter was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment […]
Former teacher’s new book celebrates the history of Loreto Letterkenny
By Róise Collins AS part of the 170th celebrations marking Loreto eductation in Letterkenny, former teacher Ann Carroll will launch her new book ‘The Convent’ at a special event at her old school next week. Ann, who grew up in Kilkenny, moved to Donegal in 1975 following the passing of her father. Her family moved to […]