THE manager of a childcare facility near Churchill has appealed to local councillors to take action on flooding issues which she says are impacting on those who use her facility and local schools. Churchill Community Childcare manager, Linda Anderson said many motorists are forced to take an alternative route because one particular stretch of road […]
Youths lit firework causing ‘substantial damage’ to property
SUBSTANTIAL damage was caused to the front fence of a house in Churchill after youths lit fireworks outside the property. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with the incident of criminal damage in Keeloges, We are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with an incident of criminal […]
Glenveagh cook fondly remembered at Funeral Mass
CHURCHILL woman Nellie Gallagher has been remembered as a renowned cook and adoring granny at her Funeral Mass which took place at St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan on Tuesday morning. Just weeks ago the 95 year old featured in the Donegal News when a new restaurant, named in her honour opened at the Glenveagh Visitor Centre. […]
Danny remembered as an ‘angel sent from heaven’
By Dionne Meehan BABY Danny McLaughlin was remembered as “an angel sent from Heaven” at his requiem Mass on Tuesday. Danny, of Tirargus, Trentagh, Churchill, was just months away from his second birthday when he passed away on Sunday. Advertisement Born with an inoperable brain tumour, he received constant care from both his family and a team […]
Sadness following the death of Little Blue Hero Danny McLaughlin
THERE is much sadness in Churchill today following the passing of Little Blue Hero Danny McLaughlin, Tirargus, Trentagh, Churchill. Danny, who was just two-years-old, passed away peacefully at his late residence surrounded by his loving family yesterday, Sunday, February 23. Danny was born with an inoperable brain tumour and received constant care from both his […]
Gardaí appeal for help in tracing Churchill teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Donegal teenager. Gardaí say 15-year-old Nicole Doyle has been missing from her home in Churchill since the early hours of Thursday, November 21. Nicole is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 inch in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue […]
Conkers find brings the memories flooding back
By Brian McDaid I look in shock at our old tree, some of its limbs are broken down. The ones that are still intact have no leaves left on them which would suggest that life has gone out of our tree. Advertisement Well, it’s not really our tree. It’s located along the lane way at […]
Father and son farming duo win national award
By Rebecca Crockett A FATHER and son’s Aberdeen Angus herd has been crowned the best in Ireland making them the first to bring the title to Donegal. Charlie and his son Hugh McClafferty of Churchill won Best Small Herd in Ireland at the recent Irish Aberdeen Angus Association’s annual extravaganza. Advertisement Amazingly, the award came […]
‘Raised tables’ could be introduced to help slow traffic in Churchill
SPEED reduction measures using ‘raised tables’ could soon be a feature around many towns and villages in Donegal. Cllr. Michael McBride has this week called for the installation of three ‘raised tables’ through the village of Churchill to slow traffic, similar to those in Newtowncunningham which have proven to be very successful. In response to […]
Sally celebrates her 90th birthday
Sally Greene pictured with Maria and Tom as they get the popular Churchill native’s 90th birthday celebration underway over the weekend.