Preschool closure will have a ‘ripple effect’


By Louise Doyle A PRESCHOOL owner who had to close the doors of her service after nearly two decades because the building it operated out of is being sold, has said more strain will now be put on a sector already under pressure. Tanya Roberts Browne was the very proud owner of Rainbows Preschool in Carrigart, which was a […]


Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, June 26


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Maureen Shields, Carrigart  Eithne Garvey, Carrigans Advertisement James Burke, Buncrana Olivia Doherty, Buncrana Patrick McGettigan, Carrigart Neil Ruddy, Culdaff   Maureen Shields, Carrigart The death has taken place at her home of Maureen Shields, née O Donnell (Uí Dhónaill), Gleneraugh, Glen, Carrigart, formerly of Rannafast, on Tuesday, […]


New Presbyterian Minister for Dunfanaghy and Carrigart Congregations


REVEREND Dario Leal has been appointed as the new minister to serve at Dunfanaghy and Carrigart Presbyterian Churches. Preparations are now underway for a service of installation which will take place at Carrigart Church on Sunday, May 25. Mr Leal, who is originally from Chile, said he was looking forward to taking up the new […]


Second teenager dies in swimming tragedy, Buncrana

Danny Gallagher remembered as a true gentleman at his requiem Mass


By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS native Danny Gallagher was remembered as a true gentleman at his funeral Mass this morning. Mr Gallagher, of the Glebe, Downings, sadly passed away following a fatal single-vehicle collision in Carrigart on Saturday, March 29. Advertisement Requiem Mass took place in the Church of St John the Baptist this morning, where […]


‘We can all play our part’- Beautiful Carrigart hoping for Tidy Towns success


CARRIGART Tidy Towns are appealing to residents and business owners to ensure their properties are looking their best when the first adjudication happens towards the end of June. Reminding locals that the village has won the prestigious Gaeltacht Award 16 times, a spokesperson for the Tidy Towns said a lot of hard work has gone […]


Deputy McHugh calls for increased Redress cap


by Kate Heaney DONEGAL Deputy Joe McHugh made an impassioned plea to the Minister for Housing in the Dáil on Tuesday night, appealing for the government to increase the cap on the defective block homes scheme by ten percent. He cited the humanitarian cost, the trauma and the anguish families have endured for the past […]


Hat-trick of major Uisce Éireann projects for Donegal


2024 has got off to a promising start for three Donegal communities with Uisce Éireann crews arriving on site to deliver major wastewater upgrades. Investment in Carrigart, Kilmacrennan and Mountcharles, totalling almost €30m, will bring improvements in water quality and enable growth in all three villages. All three projects will also benefit the local environment, […]