A COUPLE whose baby son died after only 15 days of life have raised more than €8,000 for a charity which supports those affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy. Luke and Edel Mangan hosted ‘Luke’s Head and Moustache Shave’ on Saturday, November 29 in the Shamrock Lodge in Falcarragh in memory […]
Live animal nativity stable brings Christmas to life
LETTERKENNY man Tom Giblin is bringing Christmas to life as he prepares to open his live animal nativity stable this week. Ahead of the fundraiser launching on Friday, December 5, at 6 pm in Lisnennan, gardaí have issued advice, noting that the popular charity event attracts large crowds each year. “We ask motorists to be aware […]
Whoriskey’s to light up Kerrykeel for Christmas on Saturday
Kindhearted Kerrykeel couple, Michael and Mary Whoriskey will switch on their annual Christmas lights display for charity at their home on Saturday. Carol singing will take place at the couple’s Gortcally home at 7pm, before the main man, Santa switches on the fantastic lights display at 7.30pm. Last year, the couple celebrated their 19th year […]
Letterkenny optician’s appeal sees hundreds of glasses sent to Africa
ANDREA Devins Opticians in Letterkenny has wrapped up its recent Spectacles Appeal with amazing support from the local community. Thanks to the generosity of so many people across Donegal, hundreds of pairs of pre-loved glasses have now been donated to the Lions Club for distribution to those in need in parts of Africa. The donated […]
Foresters Community Drama Group take to the stage for charity
FORESTERS Community Drama Group will take centre stage this weekend for their production of Pudsey Blackthorn’s Wake. A cautionary tale of what happens when we venture too far into the woods; the children will be using the performance as an opportunity to raise vital funds for the Bluestack Foundation. To date, the youth drama group […]
Family and friends celebrate the memory of Mary Rose Dullaghan
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THE beautiful weather throughout Friday added to what was a very special day for the family and many friends of Mary Rose Dullaghan, whose memory was celebrated with a charity golf day at Letterkenny Golf Club. Mary Rose (née Kelly) from Cashelreagh, Newmills, passed away after a brave battle with illness last August. The day of […]
North West Migrants Forum awarded €3m peace funding
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Bryson Recycling giving back to charity in Donegal
Each year, Bryson Recycling staff collect materials such as copper from scrap metal recycled at their six recycling centres across Donegal, and donate the money raised from selling this valuable material to charity. This year, Bryson has donated €1,500 to Donegal Hospice, who provide a range of palliative care services for people with life-limiting illness […]
Denis’s charity fundraiser reaches €20,000
By Róise Collins Tuesday marked the final swim in Denis Sheridan’s charity fundraiser for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Everyday throughout the month of December the Kilmacrennan man dipped in a different beach along the Donegal coast. Advertisement So far he has fundraised over €20,000 for the charity which aims to alleviate the financial hardship […]
Join the ‘Big Splash’ tomorrow for Aware
National mental health organisation Aware has announced the second annual Big Splash for Aware, urging people all over Ireland to come together for a swim or ‘dip’ on Saturday, September 14 in support of mental health. Participants are invited to take part at their favourite swimming spots. With 53 per cent of adults in Ireland […]