WHAT began as a dream in a small country salon in Churchill has blossomed into an award-winning career for hairstylist Breda Doherty, who has now achieved national recognition for her talent, dedication and passion for her craft. In October 2005, at just 23 years of age, Breda opened the doors of her little country salon […]
Car found on its roof in Churchill collision
A CAR ended up on its roof after colliding with a ditch in Churchill. The single vehicle road traffic collision occurred at the Lennon Bridge on the Churchill to Gartan Road at Tully on Tuesday, July 14 at approximately 2.25am. The collision involved a white Audi which appears to have collided with a ditch and was on its roof. Nobody was […]
Pedestrian struck by car in Churchill
A PEDESTRIAN was hit by a car in Churchill. The collision occurred in the area of Keeloges on Monday, June 22 at approximately 9.30pm. The car is described by gardaí as a lowered black BMW with a partial registration number of ’07 C’ and with tinted windows. Advertisement It first struck a parked vehicle along the roadside in […]
Gardaí issue appeal over stolen quad in Churchill
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GARDAÍ are appealing for the public’s assistance in connection with the theft of a quad in Churchill. The theft occurred in the Lossett area at approximately 5am on Tuesday, April 28. A 2016 red Honda TRX500 quad was stolen from a farm shed in that area at that time. A man entered the shed and […]
Novice driver eight times over the drink driving limit
The driver of a car which left the road near Churchill in the early hours of this morning was found to be approximately eight-and-a-half times over the legal limit. Gardaí said the novice driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit. The person was then charged to appear in court. […]
‘It’s a disaster’- Preschool manager urges action to tackle flooding
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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
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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’
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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
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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 […]