By Dionne Meehan A MEMORIAL fundraiser has been set up to mark the first anniversary of a young man from Manorcunningham. The late P.J. McGinty was just 19-years-old when he passed away last April. Advertisement Remembered as a loveable, outgoing lad with a heart of gold, P.J.’s family have been planning some very special events […]
Creeslough tragedy remembered one year on
By Dionne Meehan ONE year on in the village of Creeslough, wreaths were laid as 10 candles glimmered in memory of those who lost their lives in last year’s tragic explosion. Gathering around a tree adjacent to the site, a memorial service to mark the first year anniversary was held. Advertisement Hand picking that exact […]
Creeslough tragedy tribute song released to mark first anniversary
By Dionne Meehan A SPECIAL tribute has been made to one of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy after a song was released to mark the first year anniversary. ‘Stolen Dreams’ was inspired by 14-year-old Leona Harper who was one of the ten people who tragically lost their lives in last year’s explosion. Advertisement Written […]
First anniversary of Creeslough tragedy approaches
by Louise Doyle TOMORROW marks the first anniversary of the Creeslough tragedy which claimed the lives of 10 people and injured eight others. October 7, 2022 was just like any other other day in Lafferty’s shop in the village. Advertisement Excited for the weekend, young children dropped their schoolbags at the doors of the shop […]
Donegal representatives attend Pobal’s 30th anniversary event
POBAL – the organisation that works on behalf of the Government to support communities and local agencies towards achieving social inclusion and development – is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. To mark this occasion, a series of events will take place nationwide to highlight the progress made in the last three decades to achieve […]
New documentary to celebrate 50 years of Raidió na Gaeltachta
In a brand-new authored documentary, commissioned to mark 50 years of Raidió na Gaeltachta, musician and national treasure Mairéad Ní Mhaoinigh explores the role the station has played in shaping her own career as a musician – and that of many other musicians of her generation and beyond. The journey begins in 1960s Donegal, where […]
Brogan’s MACE Dry Arch Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary!
To celebrate their 10-year anniversary at MACE Dry Arch, the Brogan family are inviting the local community to share in two days of celebrations on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 of December. This MACE store, located at Dry Arch Complex in Letterkenny, hosts a fabulous array of services which includes a hot and cold deli […]
One month on from Creeslough tragedy
TODAY marks one month since the explosion at the Applegreen Service Station in Creeslough that claimed the lives of ten people. Eight others were injured and one young man remains in hospital in Dublin. Those who lost their lives in the tragedy were Jessica Gallagher, Robert Garwe, Shauna Flanagan Garwe, Leona Harper, Hugh Kelly, Martina Martin, […]
Ballindrait man marks 80th anniversary of aunt’s murder
A Ballindrait man has taken part in a special commemoration in Scotland to mark the 80th anniversary of the murder of his aunt during World War II. Liam Canning recently returned from Scotland after attending the memorial ceremony organised by the Inveraray and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. The ceremony was held to […]
Milestone year for one of Donegal’s oldest businesses
TOPLINE McCreary’s in Crossroads, Killygordon has 160 reasons to celebrate this year. Founded in 1860 by Johnston McCreary the family-run hardware and DIY store is celebrating its 160th anniversary. One of Donegal’s oldest stores, the business has remained within the McCreary family for five generations. It is now under the control of Darren McCreary who, […]