By Rebecca Crockett THE parishes of Carrickfin, Bunbeg and Dungloe have welcomed a new face at their Sunday service as Reverend Arthur Burns has been appointed as the new rector. Ordained in 2012 by Bishop Ken Good, the Church of Ireland reverend most recently served in Glendermott Church in Derry. Advertisement Joined by his wife […]
Man (60s) dead following single vehicle collision in West Donegal
By Dionne Meehan A MAN (60s) has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Bunbeg yesterday. The single vehicle collision, involving a motorbike, occurred at approximately 2.50pm on the R257. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination. “The road was closed […]
Bunbeg man charged with the murder of grandfather
A BUNBEG man has been charged with the murder of his grandfather just days before Christmas. Derek Mulligan (36), of Magheraclogher, Bunbeg, was brought before Letterkenny District Court on Thursday charged with the murder of Derek Burns on December 19, 2023, at Carrickaboyle, Derrybeg. Detective Garda Paul Dolan told the court he arrested Mulligan, and when […]
Passing of well known Gaoth Dobhair pharmacist
THE death took place at his home on Saturday of Michael James Gallagher, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg. The former pharmacist, footballer, photographer, golfer and artist was born in Cotteen, Derrybeg on September 7, 1927. His parents were Micí the Cope Gallagher and Sarah Bhilly (née Gallagher). His father who was originally from Inishcaorach Island, moved to live […]
Garda Station sells for close to three times asking price
By Róise Collins A former Garda Station in Bunbeg has sold at auction for €85,000. The final sale price is close to three times the reserve price which had been set to €30,000. Advertisement The auction held by O’Donnellan and Joyce, a Galway based Auctioneer took place on Friday, November 3, drew the attention of […]
Funeral of Danny Blair to take place tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan JUST one short week after launching his book detailing his cancer diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, Daniel (Danny) Blair sadly passed away yesterday. Danny passed away at his home at Upper Dore, Bunbeg. Advertisement The father of two was originally from Glasgow, but had made Donegal his home with his wife Anne and […]
40 years on – Remembering Donegal sisters’ joyous return from British prison
Forty years ago this week there were jubilant scenes in Gaoth Dobhair for the return of sisters Ann and Eileen Gillespie who had just been released from a British prison having served almost ten years of a 15 year sentence. Ann, a former model, and her sister were arrested in Holyhead in April 1974 and were […]
The Third Degree: Kerry artist’s special connection to Gaoth Dobhair
IN this week’s edition of The Third Degree artist Niall Naessens chats about his recent exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair, his family connection to the county and what inspires him in his work. Hi Niall, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I am from Dublin […]
Legacy of Francie Mooney theme of Éigse Uladh this weekend
Éigse Uladh is running in Gaoth Dobhair this weekend and its dedicated to the life and legacy of the late renowned fiddler, footballer, actor and school teacher the late Francie Mooney of Coshclady, Bunbeg. The éigse will be officially opened by Paddy Glackin in Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Dobhair tomorrow Friday at […]
Visitors to beauty spots urged not to block emergency access routes
WITH sunnier weather having at last arrived in Donegal, Gardaí are appealing to visitors to beauty spots not to block emergency access routes. The sun is out and people have started to travel to local beauty spots and forests for exercise and family days out after such a prolonged spell of bad weather. But, with greater […]