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
Premium
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
Premium
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
Premium
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 […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday, May 28
Premium
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim Advertisement Jimmy McBride, Cavan and Downings Nora Higgins, Sligo and Donegal Town Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and formerly Ballintra. Ms Bowers […]
Ellen Keogh: Letterkenny woman remembered for her selfless nature
Premium
LETTERKENNY woman Ellen Keogh was remembered for her selfless nature at her requiem Mass last Friday. Ms Keogh, of Currarevagh, Gortlee, passed away at St Eunan’s Nursing Home in Letterkenny on Tuesday, April 29. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs on Friday, May 2. Advertisement Growing up in Dublin, Ms […]
Glenveagh cook fondly remembered at Funeral Mass
CHURCHILL woman Nellie Gallagher has been remembered as a renowned cook and adoring granny at her Funeral Mass which took place at St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan on Tuesday morning. Just weeks ago the 95 year old featured in the Donegal News when a new restaurant, named in her honour opened at the Glenveagh Visitor Centre. […]
Shock and sadness following passing of Jimmy Logue
Premium
THERE has been widespread shock and sadness following the unexpected passing of Jimmy Logue, a beloved character from Downings. Mr Logue passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 20. Last March, Mr Logue featured in a Donegal News article in which he described’s the Local Link bus service a “life-saver” after he was involved in […]
Pope Francis dies at age of 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican has said in a video statement. He was 88 and had been recovering from a serious bout of double pneumonia. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” […]