By Isabelle Bannon Seán Sailor Boyle, an icon among the community of Arranmore Island, turned 18 on Friday. He celebrated first on Friday in Arranmore Day Centre for those friends who couldn’t make it to his second celebration the next day at Early’s Bar after Mass. Advertisement Seán has achieved incredible feats in the past […]
Roma film aims to foster inclusivity in Donegal
A SHORT film highlighting the diverse culture, challenges and resilience of the Roma community in Ireland has been launched by the Donegal Travellers Project in Donegal. ‘Sam Rom’ meaning ‘We Are Roma’ shines a unique and intimate spotlight on Roma people from different countries who are making new lives on Arranmore Island, the east Donegal village […]
Arranmore native among Tip O’Neill awardees
AN Arranmore native and a US based businessman are among the recipients of this year’s Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards. Caroleann Gallagher grew up on Arranmore Island and is now based in Chicago. She launched The Coogan Gallagher Scholarship in recent years for Leaving Cert students from the Gairmscoil, Arranmore. Advertisement Billy Higgins, born and raised […]
Sinn Féin deputies raise issue of 14-year-old girl being banned from fishing with government
Sinn Féin’s Deputy Pearse Doherty and Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn yesterday raised with government the issue of a 14-year-old girl being banned from fishing pollock. The Donegal Deputies brought 14-year-old Muireann Kavanagh’s hook and line with them to Leinster House to highlight the unfair nature of Ireland’s fishing laws. Speaking to the Tánaiste yesterday, Teachta […]
New ambulance and first responders for Arranmore Island
MONDAY was a big day on Arranmore Island with the arrival of a new ambulance and the presentation of First Responder Certificates to ten local people who underwent the training course. The special presentation was held at CFFAM, Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh, the island’s Community Centre. The group of volunteers, led by John McCafferty, recently […]
Seán ‘Sailor’ Boyle at sea on Arranmore
Seán, who is 17, is the youngest of the five ‘Sailor Boyle’ siblings and “has the sea in his blood”.
Historic medal celebrates daring rescue off Donegal
Seán Boner showing Una McGarrigle the gold medal that was presented to his grandfather John Boyle, at the County Donegal Historical Society recent field day at Inishbofin Island. Seán’s grandfather John Boyle of Arranmore Island was presented with the gold medal in 1941 by the Dutch Government on behalf of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands […]
Careful now! Ardal O’Hanlon at the helm of Arranmore Ferry
THERE was delight in Burtonport over the weekend as Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon visited the area. Ardal O’Hanlon is famous for his hilarious role as Fr Dougal Maguire. During a recent visit to Donegal, he was promoted to skipper and was pictured at the helm of Arranmore Ferry on Sunday as he headed for […]
Communities to share the sunrise at Darkness into Light
By Diarmaid Doherty COMMUNITIES across Donegal will share the sunrise this Saturday morning as they take part in the annual Darkness into Light fundraising celebrations. A host of events are taking place in the county where people will gather at 4.15am for a 5k walk or run to meet the sunrise. Advertisement In all, 13 […]
Fundraiser for island’s graveyard extension gains momentum
A CAMPAIGN fundraiser for an extension to Arranmore Island’s graveyard is gaining significant momentum, with almost €11,000 raised. Donegal County Council granted planning permission for the development last month. Fr John Boyce, on behalf of the parish of Arranmore, lodged plans with the local authority in November of last year for an extension to the existing […]