PREPARATIONS are well underway for the annual Christmas fundraiser in Burtonport which raises much needed funds for the annual festival. The Burtonport Nite at the Races takes place in the Lobster Pot on Monday, December 29 – and horses are now on sale. This year’s fundraiser takes on a little extra significance – the funds […]
Councillor calls for traffic calming measures at West Donegal schools
A West Donegal councillor has raised concerns over road safety issues outside several local schools and has called for immediate traffic calming measures and safety works to prevent accidents. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig highlighted the growing issue of speeding outside Scoil Adhamhnáin in Luinnigh, situated next to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. He said the […]
Gallery: Burtonport shines bright as Christmas lights switched on
Our photographer Eoin McGarvey attended the turning on of the Christmas lights in Burtonport on Saturday night.
Major success: St Columba’s Community Centre annual bazaar
THE annual bazaar, in aid of St. Columba’s Community Centre took place last Sunday in Burtonport and once again, it was a huge success. It was a most enjoyable evening, with a great variety of items on sale at the stalls and of course the very popular auction, with great value for all who purchased. […]
Winning lotto ticket purchased in West Donegal
A EuroMillions player in Donegal is celebrating a midweek windfall after matching five numbers and one Lucky Star in Tuesday night’s draw (October 7), scooping a prize worth €241,123. The Donegal player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw from Maple Burtonport Petrol Station, Crossroads, Burtonport, Co. Donegal. The winning […]
The man behind the mic
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With over a decade of experience in local radio and more than one hundred podcast episodes to his name, Tony McGettigan has established himself as a dedicated voice in Irish country music storytelling. Throughout his radio and podcasting career, the Lettermacaward man has interviewed some of the biggest names in the country music scene, from […]
John and Nora honoured by new plaque in Burtonport
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TWO great Burtonport community servants were remembered on Saturday afternoon when plaques were unveiled in their memory in the community garden at the rear of the Burtonport Community Centre, writes Eoin McGarvey John Mc Gee and Nora Houston died earlier this year just ten days apart. Nora, a former postwoman in the Burtonport area, passed […]
Burtonport’s famous lobster back where he belongs
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By Róise Collins A BELOVED giant lobster has returned to his home, perched on a wall, overlooking the Burtonport harbour. The giant red crustacean, measuring close to eight feet in length, had been fixed to the outside of The Lobster Pot for close to 35 years. Advertisement But late last year the original lobster was […]
School announces €2,000 bursary to boost enrolment
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By Róise Collins A SCHOOL in west Donegal is offering a €2,000 bursary to students starting this September, in a bid to boost enrolment for 2025. Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí in Keadue has launched the initiative for three Junior Infant pupils enrolling from outside the school’s catchment area. The Board of Management said they recognise […]
A busy start to the month for the Arranmore RNLI
Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew are experiencing a busy month, responding to two calls from Malin Head Coast Guard on July 8 and 9 to assist with medical evacuations from the island. On July 8 at 3.45 pm the lifeboat transferred a patient from the island ambulance to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport for assessment in […]