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 […]


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 […]


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 […]