LETTERKENNY man Joe McDaid has been remembered for his cool, calm and collected nature at his requiem Mass on Saturday. Mr McDaid, of 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, February 3. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee on Saturday. Advertisement Mr McDaid […]
Donegal’s Dr Joe Mulholland to be laid to rest today
THE founder and driving force behind the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, will be laid to rest today in Dublin. Dr Mulholland, former Managing Director of RTÉ Television, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and in the kind care of […]
Deep sadness following the death of Ballybofey’s Gary Foy
THERE is deep sadness within the Donegal community following the death on Friday of Gary Foy, Ballybofey. Gary, 57, was best-known for his love and dedication to soccer in Donegal and his photography. He was seen often at different grounds around the county and was also a regular at Finn Park. He was a committee […]
Widespread sadness following the death of Adrian McHugh
THERE has been deep sadness following the death on Friday of Adrian McHugh of Stramartin, Derrybeg and Galway. He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. Aged 55 years, he was a son of Sheila (née Curran) and the late Tony McHugh. Widely known and warmly regarded, Adrian was described as ‘one […]
Donegal’s Joe Mulholland to be laid to rest on Monday
THE founder and driving force behind the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, will be laid to rest on Monday following his sad passing at the weekend. Dr Mulholland, former Managing Director of RTÉ Television, passed away peacefully on Saturday after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family and in […]
Peter Timoney remembered for his caring nature
LETTERKENNY man Peter Timoney has been remembered for his caring nature following his sad passing at the weekend. Mr Timoney, of Ballymacool, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and in the compassionate care of hospice staff on Sunday, January 25. Requiem Mass took place on […]
Letterkenny woman Anne Larkin remembered for her kindness
LETTERKENNY woman Anne Larkin has been remembered for her kind and generous nature following her sad passing last week. Ms Larkin, of 3 Rosemount Villas, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 22. Requiem Mass took place on Saturday, January 24 in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Advertisement Born on Arranmore Island in 1946 […]
Frances Gallagher remembered for a life of love and friendship
LETTERKENNY woman Frances Gallagher has been remembered for leading a life devoted to companionship, friendship and family at her requiem Mass. Ms Gallagher, of 8 Gaeltex Drive, Oldtown, passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, December 31. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Friday. Advertisement Growing up, Ms Gallagher […]
Gardaí are investigating all circumstances around the death of a Donegal publican
Gardaí are investigating all circumstances around the death of a Donegal publican. Stephen McCahill was found dead at a location near Ardara in the early hours of Monday morning. At approximately 3.50am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town. Advertisement Mr McCahill (66) was subsequently pronounced […]
Anthony Molloy pays tribute to loyal friend Stephen McCahill
Donegal County Councillor and All-Ireland winning captain Anthony Molloy has spoken of the loss of an “exceptional community man” and a “loyal friend” following the tragic death of businessman Stephen McCahill, which has sent shockwaves through the Ardara community and beyond. “Our community has lost its driving force for development and advancement, Stephen devoted his […]