It was celebration time for Dunfanaghy Presbyterian Church last Saturday when a summer barbecue was held in a marquee tent in the grounds of the church manse. The special occasion was organised by the Kirk Session to recognise the contribution of three key individuals to the life and work of the congregation. The Rev Jim […]
Planning permission granted for major Donegal resort
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL Boardwalk Resort in Carrigart has been granted planning permission for glamping pods. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission for a major development which will include ten glamping pods, five pitches for tents and 10 spaces for campervans at the popular resort in Glenree, Carrigart. Advertisement The application also details the development of a […]
Turning ‘frantic’ voice notes into a successful podcast
TWO best friends who turned their frantic voice notes into a popular podcast are close to celebrating one year of providing listeners with a weekly dose of ‘light-hearted good craic’. Marie Shields is from Glen, Carrigart and Trish Geraghty (pictured below) is originally from Mayo but is now living in Rosnakill. The pair launched the ‘No Other […]
Sixty years in music – special event to honour Hugh McLean
HUGH McLean can still remember taking to the stage with Willie Ponsonby’s Dance Band in the North Star Ballroom in Carrigart back in April 1963. He was just 18 years of age and it was his first time to play in a band that had a much-changed line-up that night. There on stage were members of […]
North Donegal householders urged to avail free e-waste and battery recycling events
North Donegal householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023. The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Donegal County Council, kick off on Tuesday, April 4 at Dennis McCallion’s Yard, opposite […]
RNLI fundraisers required
The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew across the county. Volunteers are needed for branches at Arranmore, Downings/Carrigart, Ardara/Glenties/Portnoo, The Rosses, Donegal Town and Bundoran. Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s fundraising team needs a dedicated volunteer crew. Advertisement Volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI and […]
Man dies in fatal collision in Carrigart
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of single vehicle, fatal road traffic collision on the R245 at Carrigart, this morning.
End of an era as Carrigart store changes hands
THE retirement of a well known Carrigart shopkeeper has been described as the “end of an era”. Mickey Joe’s Country Store has been a permanent fixture in the townland of Umlagh for generations. Something of a ‘one-stop shop’, Mickey Joe’s character and variety has long made it a favourite among visitors to the Downings area. Its stock of […]
Teenage girl in critical condition following RTC
The collision happened on Lough Salt Road on Sunday, May 1, at 9.40pm.
Donegal Boardwalk Resort near Carrigart sold
THE Donegal Boardwalk Resort of nearly 30 holiday homes has been sold for a sum in excess of its €3.8m guide price. The multi-million euro resort in Carrigart is made up of 27 villas and a bar/restaurant complex on 45 acres, much of which is still undeveloped. The new owners are Melcorpo, a Dublin-based development […]