A WELL-KNOWN family business in Convoy has changed ownership after 65 years in business. William Doherty and Sons has been a prominent feature on Convoy’s Main Street since 1959. However, after much reflection and seeing his own family go in different directions, shop owner, Aidan Doherty felt the time was right to hang up his […]
Masked culprits spray graffiti on business in Convoy
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash cam footage after two people wearing masks sprayed graffiti on a business premises in Convoy. The incident, at Main Street, occurred on the week before last, between 3.15am and 3.30am on Tuesday, August 20. A garda spokesperson said: “Two people who wore their hoods up and also were wearing masks […]
Roma film aims to foster inclusivity in Donegal
A SHORT film highlighting the diverse culture, challenges and resilience of the Roma community in Ireland has been launched by the Donegal Travellers Project in Donegal. ‘Sam Rom’ meaning ‘We Are Roma’ shines a unique and intimate spotlight on Roma people from different countries who are making new lives on Arranmore Island, the east Donegal village […]
Three men are sentenced for their part in kidnapping of man from Convoy
THREE men from Castlederg were sentenced at Newry Crown Court yesterday for their part in a cross-border incident in which a man was kidnapped in Convoy and wounded while being taken to Castlederg. The incident happened at a house in Convoy at 11.45am on October 4, 2020, where a man, aged in his thirties, was […]
No reduction of jail time for former Convoy resident who murdered his wife
A “CRUEL and controlling” husband who murdered his wife on a family boating trip is not entitled to any reduction in his prison term, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Senior judges rejected claims the minimum 20-year sentence imposed on Stephen McKinney for killing Lu Na McKinney at Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh in April 2017 […]
Parents graduate from pioneering programme
FIFTEEN parents in the Letterkenny and Finn Valley areas have graduated from the pioneering pilot ‘My Child My Vision’ programme. The parents have children attending Errigal College in Letterkenny, Deele College in Raphoe, Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, Scoile Bhríde Primary School in Convoy and Scoil Mhuire Primary School in Stranorlar. ‘My Child My Vision’ […]
Collision on Castlefin to Convoy Road
The Castlefin to Convoy Road is currently blocked between Castlefin and Carnowen due to a traffic collision. Local Councillor Gary Doherty advised motorists to avoid the area. He said, “Please use an alternative route if intending to travel on this road. “Hoping that all involved are OK and no serious injuries have occurred.”
Fr Kelly to brave the shave after 30 years
FR Eamonn Kelly, who has not shaved his beard in over 30 years, is going under the blade for a special cause. Fr Kelly of Raphoe, Convoy and Drumkeen Parish has not used a razor himself since the day before Donegal won their first All-Ireland title in September 1992, and he has finally agreed to shave […]
Days of Convoy railway remembered with new mural
By Róise Collins THERE was a great turn-out for the official unveiling of the new railway mural in Convoy this weekend. The mural painted by talented local artist Marty McDaid pays tribute to the town’s historic railway line, which ran from Strabane to Letterkenny. Advertisement The railway opened in 1909, and at the height of […]
Communities demand action after floods
By Róise Collins AS heavy rain battered down across the county on Saturday evening many homes and businesses held their breath and braced for what they feared was history repeating itself. Castlefinn, Raphoe and the surrounding area yet again felt the brunt of the unforgiving showers. In Raphoe alone it was reported that close to […]