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 […]
Ardara mourns businessman known for lifelong commitment to community
ARDARA businessman Stephen McCahill is being remembered for his enduring community spirit following his tragic passing yesterday. It is thought Mr McCahill (65) may have been stabbed in an incident at his home in the early hours of yesterday (Monday) morning. A hugely popular and very well-known businessman, Mr McCahill was a former Donegal Person […]
Former county footballer Michael McGinley fondly remembered for faith, family and sport
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FORMER county footballer Michael McGinley was fondly remembered for his devotion to faith, family and sport at his requiem Mass earlier today. The Dunfanaghy native died peacefully at home in Rathfarnham, Co Dublin, in the loving care of his family on Sunday. Best known for his sporting background, Mr McGinley was also the proud father […]
Anne McGlinchey remembered for her faith and devotion to family
LETTERKENNY woman Anne McGlinchey was remembered for her strong faith and profound love for her family, at her requiem Mass on Friday. Ms McGlinchey, of 7A Beechwood Avenue, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 23. Requiem Mass took place on Friday, December 26 in St Eunan’s Cathedral. Advertisement Speaking at Mass, Chief […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, January 1
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridie Marley (née Harkin), Cloghan Patrick (Packie) McConnellogue, Clonmany Advertisement Paul Marley, Ballybofey and Ramelton May Logue, Cranford Frances Gallagher, Letterkenny Una Fannon, Ballyshannon and Roscommon Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy Dorothy Devaney, Fanad Bridie Marley (née Harkin) The peaceful death as taken place of Bridie […]
Sadness at death of popular Letterkenny artist, Fiona Higgins
THERE is much sadness locally following the passing of well-known Letterkenny artist Fiona Higgins. Fiona, of Glenoughty Close, Letterkenny passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. A very well known member of the community, Fiona’s death has been met by deep […]
Funeral takes place of former County Manager, Michael McLoone
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 […]