By Paddy Walsh On Saturday as the tally figures projected positive news for Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, he was absent for a period from the count centre at the Aura Leisure Complex. Away from the noise and bustle and instead standing in the quiet of Conwal graveyard where his brother, Manus, is laid to rest. Advertisement […]
Plans underway to improve water supply for residents of New Mills area
By Dionne Meehan PLANS are underway to help improve water supply issues for the residents of Bomany, Newmills, Tullgay and Conwal. Welcoming the news, Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly confirmed that Uisce Éireann is currently undertaking a plan to help improve the service capacity in these areas. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Cllr Kelly said […]
Gardaí appeal to motorists ahead of Conwal Graveyard Mass
An Garda Síochána has reminded motorists to comply with ‘No Parking’ cones ahead of the Conwal Graveyard Remembrance Service set to take place at 4pm today. With local diversions in place via Newmills Bridge, Rockhill Road, Bomany and Oldtown for through traffic, Gardaí say all able bodied people are requested to park closer to Letterkenny […]
Working group to put focus on county’s graveyard capacity issues
Less words and more action’ is required to address the ongoing capacity issues in graveyards in Donegal. It has previously been reported that Letterkenny’s two main Christian burial grounds at Conwal and Leck will be at capacity in an estimated eight years, while it is also an issue across the county as many burial grounds are very […]
Dumping in Conwal cemetery causing offence
HOUSEHOLD waste and electrical appliances have been dumped alongside graves in Conwal Cemetery and is causing upset for people visiting the resting place of loved ones. The rubbish has been discarded inside the main entrance to the burial ground, in and around a large skip provided by Donegal County Council for the proper disposal of […]
‘Graveyard Sunday’ to be changed for Ulster final
THE success of the Donegal GAA team over recent years has resulted in a change of date for the annual Graveyard Services in Letterkenny.
Donegal Chamber Orchestra meets composer John McLachlan
THE Donegal Chamber Orchestra starts another musical year playing Contemporary Music by living Irish composers.
Garda appeal for information in theft of trailers in Letterkenny
GARDAI are appealing for information that may assist them in their enquiries into the theft of three trailers in Letterkenny last week.
Sundays at Conwal this weekend
DONEGAL Chamber Music Society presents its second Sundays in Conwal concert in the current series at the 17th century Conwal Parish Church this weekend.