By Paddy Walsh IN a café somewhere in Glasgow as the coffee beans percolated a seed was sown. The young Damien Nejad was enjoying a chat with his aunt, Grace, when she asked him what he had planned to do in his life. Advertisement “I might go and study business or something like that,” he […]
Oileán na Marbh service – a day of love and healing
By Eoin McGarvey HUNDREDS of stillborn and unbaptised babies, together with several unidentified sailors were remembered at an interdenominational service on the seashore at the Carrickfin boat strand on Sunday afternoon. Oileán na Marbh is a small island just yards from the shore at the boat strand, accessible by foot at low tide. Relatives and […]
Community group organise movie screening in Anagaire
A LOCAL voluntary organisation in Anagaire has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering connection and providing entertainment for local residents. Scioból an Phobail, based in Mín na Craoibhe, has been a cornerstone of the community for several years. Their latest project, Sú agus Scannán, is set to offer a mid-week experience for those who […]
40 years later for “snow baby” – Happy Birthday Pauline
BURTONPORT woman Pauline Moulds (nee Sweeney) celebrated her 40th birthday at the weekend with family at a function in Caisleáin Óir, Annagry, four decades after her dramatic birth hit the headlines. The mother of three was joined by her husband Jonathan, sons Thomas and Jack, daughter Amelia, her parents Robert and Maisie, siblings, in-laws, nieces and […]
Two more weather warnings issued by Met Éireann for Donegal
By Diarmaid Doherty AS the county recovers from the damage and impact of Storm Éowyn on Friday, Met Éireann has today issued more weather warnings for Donegal. A Moderate Weather Warning for snow-ice for Donegal will take effect from 8pm this evening (Saturday) and is valid until 9am on Sunday. And there’s a separate Moderate […]
Death occurs of former county councillor Séamus Rodgers
As Donegal prepares itself to go to the polls next week in the General Election, there is sadness in the county today at the news of the death of a man who gave much of his life to local politics. Former Donegal County Councillor Séamus Rodgers passed away last evening at the age of 90. […]
Tributes flow as Séamus and Eddie Joe retire from Bunbeg Coast Guard Service
By Tommy Curran A FUNCTION to mark the retirement of Séamus Corbett and Eddie Joe McGee, long serving members of the Bunbeg Coast Guard Service, was held in Caisleáin Óir Hotel, Annagry on Saturday night. They were joined by colleagues who paid tribute to Séamus and Eddie for their decades of service to the local […]
Public meeting on Palestine
By Evelyn Cullen HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out on Thursday evening in Annagry to hear the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Jilan Wahba Abadalmajid, speak at a public meeting. The ambassador was invited by Independent councillor Michéal Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig who said the event is “hugely important for us as a community […]
Donegal hospitality workers join hundreds of others in Dublin protest
by Louise Doyle HOSPITALITY workers in Donegal joined hundreds of others at a rally in Dublin on Tuesday to emphatically call for fairness and support to help their industry struggling to survive under rising costs. The ‘Day of Action’ protest saw hospitality workers march to the Dáil to warn that their industry is now in […]
Siblings graduate two days apart
A BROTHER and sister from Annagry recently graduated just two days apart! Shaun Harley graduated from the University of Sterling with a BsC (Hons.) degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Shaun is a son of Marie and Shaun Harley, and a grandson of Francie and Breid Duffy, Annagry. Advertisement Emily Harley who graduated from the […]