Opening of Buítíc Eilish reaches Leeds


THE proud English father of a woman who opened a unique boutique in Bunbeg has ensured that news of her feat has reached the Irish Diaspora in Leeds. Like for many others, Eilish Haigh, a mother of two, found lockdown particularly challenging. Her son Noel has Down Syndrome and Autism, and Eilish found many difficulties […]

Sister’s love helped dream come true for Donegal couple


MARIE and John McPhilemy’s daughter Lucy returned to Dooish National School this week. She soon turns eight and, like all parents, the couple remember the day she was born. But, in the eyes of the law, Marie and her daughter are strangers. Marie, who lives in Ballybofey with husband John, is a mother through altruistic […]

Funding sought for island church after lean year


A FUNDRAISER has been set up for St Crone’s Church on Arranmore. Closures for long periods of time followed by a reduced capacity of parishioners has meant St Crone’s Church has seen a drop in finances compared with previous years. A fundraiser has been set up on GoFundMe, organised by Denis O’Donnell. He said: “For […]

Inferno fears for mica families


POTENTIAL inferno fears for those living in mica affected homes have emerged.  Posting on the 100% Redress No Less Facebook page over the weekend, many took to the platform to warn others affected by Mica to unplug from all of their electricity sockets and check them for moisture coming through the blocks. The warning led […]

‘I wanted to do this for me and other mothers like me’


EILISH Haigh has always dreamt of opening a shop and living by the seaside. And, in just a few short weeks the mother-of-two will see her dreams come true when she opens the doors of a boutique with a difference in the former Post Office premises in Bunbeg. Like for many others, Eilish found lockdown […]

Donegal man recalls talk with murder suspect Ian Bailey


A RETIRED Donegal-based journalist who interviewed murder suspect Ian Bailey has recalled their 50-minute talk.  Paddy Clancy was working for the Irish Sun newspaper in Dublin when he travelled to the west Cork home of Mr Bailey following his first arrest for questioning over the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. The French mother of […]

New speed limit in place during four lane road works


GARDAI are reminding motorists of the reduced speed limit on the N56 as safety upgrading on the four lanes is underway. Most of the work between the Polestar Roundabout and the Dry Arch is being carried out at night time in a bid to keep traffic disruption to a minimum. The speed limit for the […]

Two tragic deaths of women in Donegal over weekend


THERE is huge sadness across the locality following the death of a young mother-of-one in the early hours of Sunday morning. Named locally as Laura Connolly, the 34-year-old was struck by a white van at 2.45am at Townparks on the N15 in Lifford. The vehicle failed to remain at the scene. Emergency services were tasked […]