TRIBUTES are being paid to Convoy teenager Adam McDonnell whose death has been met with deep sadness by his family and many friends. Adam (14) died peacefully at his home at 2 Manor Court, Convoy (F93P621), surrounded by his loving family. Adam will be forever loved and cherished by his heartbroken parents, Rachel and Neil […]
East Donegal councillor voices frustration over lack of bus shelters
A LOCAL councillor has once again voiced frustration over the lack of bus shelters in East Donegal. With the issued being raised repeatedly by Cllr Patrick McGowan, an agreement was reached last year to provide new bus shelters in several towns, including Castlefin, Convoy and Killygordon. However, work has yet to commence. Advertisement At last […]
Overnight water restrictions to remain in place for Lough Mourne supply
UISCE Éireann is advising customers on the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply that overnight water restrictions will remain in place while work continues to stabilise supplies and replenish local reservoirs. The restrictions – which came into force at the end of last week – are operating nightly from 10pm to 8am the following morning, in […]
Council marks completion of energy efficient A-Rated homes in Convoy
LAST week councillors from the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District visited the recently completed second phase of the new social housing development at Corran an Lín, Convoy. The council signed a contract with Meadowfield Development Limited in February 2024 for the acquisition of 24 social housing units, to be delivered across two phases. Phase 1 consisted of […]
Donegal man jailed for five years for rape
By Claire Henry A Donegal man with previous convictions for the rape and stalking of two different women has been sentenced to five years in prison for rape. The Central Criminal Court heard that Desmond Leitch (37) of Castlefin was found guilty of rape at an address in Convoy on January 14, 2018. Advertisement The […]
Community Recognition Hall of Fame Award for Convoy’s Liam Mailey
THE valuable work of community and voluntary groups in Donegal was celebrated at Donegal Local Development CLG’s 2025 Community Recognition Awards ceremony on Thursday evening. The annual event honours the incredible contribution such community and environmental groups and social enterprises make in bringing about positive changes right across Donegal. A host of awards were presented […]
Developer’s Convoy housing plans deemed invalid
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PLANNERS have written to a developer who lodged plans for a major housing development in Convoy, stating their application does not comply with planning and development regulations. Applicant Meadowfield Developments Ltd lodged plans with Donegal County Council on September 22, seeking permission for the construction of 32 new dwelling units at Flaxfields, Kiltole, Convoy. The proposed […]
Donegal Stores celebrated at Londis Retailing Excellence Awards 2025
FOUR Londis stores from County Donegal were among the top-performing retailers honoured at the Londis Retailing Excellence Awards 2025, held recently at the Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort, Gorey, Co. Wexford. The event, hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the Londis brand in Ireland, recognised the outstanding achievements in retail excellence of Londis’ nationwide network […]
Convoy man smeared blood on prison cell door
A MAN smeared blood on a prison cell door after being arrested for his own safety, Letterkenny District Court heard this week. Gardaí were on patrol on August 8, 2024 passing a junction in Drumkeen when they saw a person stagger out from the junction. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that Neil Peoples, (26), Drumkeen, […]
Lifford-Stranorlar councillors visit new housing estate
The Elected Members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District had the opportunity to visit the new Social Housing Estate at Corran an Lín, Convoy, on March 3. The Council signed the contract with Meadowfield Development Limited in February 2024 for the acquisition of 24 social houses, to be delivered in 2 phases, with 11 properties forming […]