THE funeral took place yesterday in his native Ballyshannon of the former County Manager of Donegal County Council, Michael McLoone. Mr McLoone, who was also a highly decorated former Donegal GAA footballer, died on Sunday morning in Ballyshannon Community Hospital. His passing has been met with deep sadness among his many former colleagues within Donegal […]
‘A great mind has left the stage’
RENOWNED election analyst and pollster Seán Donnelly was laid to rest in Letterkenny on Friday following his sad passing last week. Mr Donnelly of Milltown, Dublin 6 and formerly of Cathedral Place, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, November 26. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny […]
Funeral of Letterkenny man Alan James Moore to take place today
THE funeral will take place today of Alan James Moore, Holly View, Lurgybrack, Letterkenny. Alan passed away suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday. News of his passing has prompted many messages of sadness among his many friends and those who knew him. Alan was a bus driver with Marley’s Coach Hire and was a […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, November 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Charles Coll, London and Dunfanaghy Tom Diver, Ardara Advertisement Thomas Carr, Barnesmore Joseph McElhinney, Carndonagh Robert (Bobby) Martin, Derry and Moville Proinsias Maloney, Teelin Lynda Cowley, Louth and Carndonagh Charles Coll, London and Dunfanaghy The death has taken place in Ealing, London of Charles Coll formerly of […]
Community bids farewell to much-loved Olivia Robb
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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 […]