by Louise Doyle A SPECIAL gathering to celebrate the legacy and music of the late Ramelton musician, Paul Mooney, will take place on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Family, friends and former band mates of the talented musician will gather in The Cottage bar, Letterkenny, on Saturday, February 15, for a night of celebration […]
Castlefinn’s Ruby Druce is 109 years young!
CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce is today celebrating her 109th birthday. Born and raised in Castlefinn, Ruby came to live in Letterkenny with her niece Margo Butler on her 98th birthday where she spent 10 wonderful years. However, following Margo’s sad passing in July, Ruby has now returned to Castlefinn to live with her niece Carmel […]
Birthday celebrations as Annie O’Donnell turns 103
THERE were celebrations in Gaoth Dobhair last Wednesday when Annie (Winnie) O’Donnell, Knockastolar, Bunbeg celebrated her 103rd birthday. A very well known and popular lady, Annie was inundated with birthday wishes by her many friends and family members. She was born in Culacrick, Annagry on December 4, 1921. Her mother, Winnie (Neddie Shorcha Óg) Boyle […]
A life well lived… Charlie Meehan turns 90
By Dionne Meehan CELEBRATIONS are already underway for Charlie Meehan who turns 90 on Sunday. From working in a flax mill, to contesting two local elections and battling cancer, the Manorcunningham man has lived an extraordinary life. Advertisement Last weekend he was in his element. He spent Saturday tuned into the radio to follow the early […]
Special birthdays celebrated in Fanad
THERE was a day of celebration in Fanad last week as family and friends gathered to mark two special birthdays. Fanad native Mary Tobin (Letterkenny), who turned 90 last Christmas, was joined by her brother Joachim McAteer who turns 80 this week for a joint birthday party. Also present for the celebration was their brother […]
Sally celebrates her 90th birthday
Sally Greene pictured with Maria and Tom as they get the popular Churchill native’s 90th birthday celebration underway over the weekend.
‘Amelia’s Flight of Hope’ to celebrate 10th birthday milestone
by Louise Doyle A YOUNG girl who tragically died with her father and brother is to be remembered on what would have been her 10th birthday at a special event to inspire people to chase their dreams. Amelia Mullan (6), her father John (49) and brother Tomás (14) died in August 2020 when the family’s car […]
Birthday celebrations for Bishop Alan
BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday following the Confirmation of pupils at Kilmacrennan school. The bishop was lured outside the school for photographs to allow the birthday cake to be produced and then it was taken to the Clanree Hotel where everyone enjoyed it after dinner. Speaking to the Donegal […]
Gaoth Dobhair woman celebrates her 101st birthday
GAOTH Dobhair woman Annie (Winnie) O’Donnell, Knockastolar Bunbeg, is celebrating her 101st Birthday today. She was born in Culacrick, Annagry on December 4 1921. Her mother, Winnie (Neddie Shorcha Óg) Boyle was a native of Bun na mBeann, Annagry, while her father, Paddy O’Donnell (Paidí Johnnie Sheáin Óig), hailed from Culacrick, Annagry. Annie was the eldest […]
Well known former Gaoth Dobhair footballer turns eighty
DÓNAL Breslin, the well known former footballer, was celebrating at the weekend when he marked his 80th birthday with a big party in Teach Hiúdaí Beag, Bunbeg on Saturday. Three of his sons who are living in the United States returned home to help celebrate his milestone birthday. Dónal started playing senior football for Gaoth […]