THERE were celebrations in Gaoth Dobhair last Wednesday when Annie (Winnie) O’Donnell, Knockastolar, Bunbeg celebrated her 103rd birthday. A very well known and popular lady, Annie was inundated with birthday wishes by her many friends and family members. She was born in Culacrick, Annagry on December 4, 1921. Her mother, Winnie (Neddie Shorcha Óg) Boyle […]
The Glenties woman who will never forget her roots
SHE’S 100 but Bridie Byrne appears way younger than her years – in her looks and with her positive outlook on life. Bridie Sweeney, who joined the centenarian club yesterday, was born on March 2, 1922 in Gortnasillah, outside Glenties, before the family settled in Mullantiboyle. As a young adult she worked in popular local […]