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
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
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 […]
Nora Houston: A woman who gave so much to her community
WIDESPREAD regret was occasioned following the recent passing of Nora Houston, Lackenagh, Burtonport, which took place in Letterkenny University Hospital. Nora had been unwell for some weeks previous to her passing and spent some weeks in Letterkenny hospital where she received excellent care. A native of Gortnasade, Kincasslagh, she was a member of the well […]
Burtonport rescue makes difficult decision to close after 15 years
By Róise Collins AFTER years of tireless work rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in need, Burtonport Animal Rescue has announced it is closing its doors for good. The volunteer-run organisation, which has been a cornerstone of the local community, outlined ongoing challenges including a severe shortage of volunteers, lack of funding and extensive storm damage […]
Supporters asked to protect much-loved Donegal walkway
Registration of Friends of Burtonport Railway Walk is now open for 2025 at a cost of €12 per year. All monies collected through the registration will be spent on the continuous maintenance of the popular walk. A spokesperson for the group organisers said: “We are also pleased to announce that we have received €4,000 of a […]
50 years on: Remembering a terrible tragedy
Fifty years on: The ‘Evelyn Marie’ disaster is remembered
Gardaí issue appeal for help in tracing missing Donegal man
Gardaí in Donegal are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Donegal man. Thomas Bonner (37) has been missing from his home in Burtonport since Monday, December 23. Thomas is described as being 5 foot 10 inches tall with a heavy build. He has brown hair with a receding hairline and […]