Killing of RIC Inspector Martin recalled during Heritage Week


THERE was a very good attendance for the talk titled ‘The Killing of Inspector Martin R.I.C. in Derrybeg in 1889’ which was held in the old St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg last Sunday. The talk was delivered by the local historian, author and former teacher, Vincent Breslin, Bunbeg. The event was organised by the Co. Donegal […]

Fire crews tackled St Mary’s Church blaze with water from stream


By Róise Collins CONCERNS have been raised over water pressure issues on the night of the devastating fire that destroyed St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg on Easter Monday. It has emerged that fire crews had to take water from a nearby stream as they attempted to battle the blaze. Advertisement The problem came to light […]

Community rallies after devastating church fire 


By Róise Collins THE community of Gaoth Dobhair have rallied together to support their beloved parish priest following a devastating fire over the Easter weekend. In the early hours of Easter Monday, a fire completely destroyed St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg, a cherished landmark at the heart of the close-knit community. Advertisement As fire crews […]

WATCH: ‘We are going to do our best, shoulder to shoulder’ 


THE community of Gaoth Dobhair are rallying together to raise vital funds to rebuild St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. Mary Coyle, who organised the fundraiser on behalf of Coiste Forbartha Dhobair Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta, said the parish of Gaoth Dobhair is in mourning after their church was destroyed in a fire in the early […]

Msgr Kevin Gillespie ‘heartbroken’ by church fire


Monsignor Kevin Gillespie has spoken of his ‘heartbreak’ following the destruction by fire this morning of Séipéal Mhuire, na Doirí Beaga, the parish church for the parish of Gaoth Dobhair. “I wish to express my support to Fr Briain Ó Fearraigh, Parish Priest, who has the full support of the community as he faces this Challenge. […]

St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg destroyed in blaze


  by Eoin McGarvey An overnight fire has destroyed St Mary’s Catholic Church in Derrybeg. Advertisement Fire crews were alerted to the fire in the middle of the night and crews from Gweedore, Dungloe, Falcarragh, Glenties and Letterkenny rushed to the scene. The blaze burned through the roof as fire crews did their best. As […]

Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre Manager retires after 30 years


by Tommy Curran EILEEN Curran has retired after serving 30 years as a manger at the Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre at Derrybeg. Eileen who hails from Magheraclogher, Derrybeg, has brought great vitality, respect and empathy to the centre and will be fondly remembered by the clients, volunteers and the committee. She always has a […]