THREE generations of the Boyle family gathered at the site of the Owencarrow Viaduct disaster, where on January 30, 1925, high winds derailed two rail coaches. The tragedy claimed four lives including Arranmore husband and wife, Philip and Sarah Boyle. Their grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren travelled from Chicago, Manchester, Mayo and Arranmore to mark the […]
Minister McHugh announces Irish language programme as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme
MINISTER for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh, T.D., today (31 March 2015) announced An Teanga Bheo/The Living Language, the Irish language strand of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme.
Errigal College gets ready for big weekend of centenary celebrations
AS PART of Errigal College Letterkenny’s centenary celebrations there are three events taking place this weekend.
Centenary Launch: Proud night for Letterkenny’s Errigal College
LAST Wednesday night Errigal College officially launched the Letterkenny school’s year-long centenary celebrations.
Errigal College launches Centenary Year 1914-2014
LAST night, October 22, Errigal College marked the beginning of a very special time as the Letterkenny school launched its year-long centenary celebrations.