BELOVED Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb was fondly remembered for living a full and meaningful life, at her requiem Mass yesterday. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday after a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Her death came just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout […]
Deep sadness following the death of Newtown’s Olivia Robb
THERE has been much sadness locally following the passing of well-known Newtowncunningham woman Olivia Robb. Olivia passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday, Thursday, November 13, after a battle with Motor Neurons Disease. Her death comes just days ahead of her 50th birthday. Advertisement The Sligo native was well-known throughout Letterkenny and further afield […]
Tributes paid to man who lost his life in storm
THERE has been widespread sadness following the passing of a Letterkenny man who tragically died in a weather-related incident on Friday afternoon. The man has been named locally as Tommy Connors. Mr Connors, who was in his 40s, lost his life in the incident which occurred at a domestic property at around 4.15pm. Advertisement Gardaí […]
Funeral this morning of Philip Brogan, Ballaghderg
THE funeral will take place this morning in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny of Philip (Phil) Brogan, Ballaghderg, Mountain Top, Letterkenny. A very well known and highly respected member of the local community, his peaceful death took place in Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday. News of Phil’s passing has been met with deep sadness among those […]
Letterkenny’s Eileen Williamson remembered for living an honest, respectful and faithful life
THE funeral took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs yesterday of Eileen Williamson, 4 Tara Court, Letterkenny. A native of Donegal Town, she passed away on Sunday. Friends and family gathered at yesterday’s Mass to offer a final farewell to a much loved and very popular lady. The Mass was celebrated by Fr […]
Sadness at the passing of Ollie Horgan
There is profound sadness in Donegal sporting circles today following the passing of Ollie Horgan, aged 57. The Salthill native made a massive imprint into the local football scene when he came to Donegal to teach at St Eunan’s College. He quickly linked up with Fanad United and became a key player before stepping into […]
Raphoe says a sad farewell to Conor Porter
SOME people leave an indelible mark on the world as they pass through life. Conor Porter was such a man. When news of his death became known last week, there was a palpable sense of loss and sadness in the Raphoe community and beyond at the loss of a man who had given so much […]
Veil of sadness over Dungloe
By Róise Collins THE funeral of nine-year-old Joey Forker, who tragically passed away in Dungloe on Friday evening, will take place on Thursday afternoon. The tragic incident, which involved machinery, happened in Meenmore on the outskirts of the west Donegal town on Friday. Advertisement Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at the Dungloe premises. […]
Deep sadness in Donegal Town following local deaths
By Róise Collins THE community of Donegal Town has been plunged into grief following the tragic passing of a local teenager and a local man in recent days. Tomorrow the funeral of teenager Dylan Ward will take place in St Mary’s Church, Killymard at 11am. Advertisement He was a third year student at Abbey Vocational School. […]
Sadness following the passing of well-known Letterkenny man Mick Garry
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny following the passing of Michael (Mick) Garry, Rathdonnell, Letterkenny. He died peacefully on Tuesday at Letterkenny University Hospital. A very well known and respected businessman, Mick was involved in a host of local groups and organisations. Advertisement He ran the successful Garry Office Supplies business in Letterkenny and also […]