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 […]

Letterkenny mourns loss of Noelle Crumlish


THERE is deep sorrow in the local community following the death of beloved Letterkenny woman, Noelle Crumlish. Ms Crumlish, of New York, and formerly of 64 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, sadly passed away earlier this week. Her remains are reposing at a funeral home in Glendale, Queens, with cremation to take place later today. Advertisement Born on […]

Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death of young Lifford woman 


A man pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death when he was arraigned at yesterday’s sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. Sean Connaughton, with an address in Dundalk, County Louth, was involved in a road traffic collision at Townparks, Lifford, on July 11, 2021, which claimed the life of a 34 year old […]

Kind natured Kathleen McCafferty is laid to rest


LETTERKENNY woman Kathleen McCafferty was remembered for her kind nature during her requiem Mass yesterday. Kathleen, of Oldtown, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice earlier this week. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral yesterday, Wednesday, June 18, where large crowds gathered to say their final goodbyes. Kathleen was born to parents Peter […]

Funeral of Nancy Russell: A legacy of kindness left behind


By Diarmaid Doherty THE legacy of deep kindness which she left behind was the endearing theme at Saturday morning’s requiem Mass for Nancy Russell (née Black), whose death took place last week. Nancy, of Roughpark in Letterkenny, was a very popular neighbour and friend to many and those who attended Saturday morning’ Mass in the […]