THE sad passing of well-known Newmills woman Mary Rose Dullaghan almost a month ago, will be celebrated at one of her favourite places this evening. Known to many as ‘Mosie,’ Mrs Dullaghan passed away at the Donegal Hospice on Sunday, August 25 after a brave battle with illness. Her family have decided that instead of […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Sinead Fisher
THE death has occurred of Sinead Fisher, 31 Coylin Court, Ramelton. Sinead passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family and friends on Tuesday, August 13. The Ramelton woman was well-known in her local community and also in Letterkenny. She enjoyed a highly successful career at Letterkenny University Hospital where she […]
Sadness at death of Marian McLaughlin
THE death has occurred of Marian McLaughlin (née Black), 4 Elm Court, Ramelton. Ms McLaughlin passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family after a long illness borne with dignity and courage on Tuesday, August 6. A warm and friendly person, Marian was very well known and extremely popular in her […]
Cancer patient (74) dies at home without promised palliative care
By Dionne Meehan THE daughter of a Newtowcunningham woman, who died days after she was told no in-home weekend palliative care was available for her after being discharged from hospital, is calling for change. Having previously beat breast cancer, Bernadette Doran (74) was given the devastating news in March that her cancer had returned and was […]
Maggie’s birthday bash raises over €5,000 for charity
Letterkenny woman Maggie McDaid recently turned her 60th birthday into a special charity event. She hosted a birthday bash in the Station House Hotel and told guests that instead of birthday cards and presents, they could instead make a donation to her fundraising efforts. All money raised on the night was going to Donegal Hospice […]
Scoil Cholmcille coffee morning
Scoil Cholmcille National School in Letterkenny will host their annual coffee morning on Thursday, May 2 from 10am to 1pm. Parents, families and friends are invited to come along to the school and funds raised on the day will go towards the school and also Donegal Hospice.
Tractor draw launched for Donegal Hospice
BY JEROME HUGHES AN exciting fundraiser has been launched to support the development of Donegal Hospice, offering a somewhat unique prize – a highly sought-after Massey Ferguson 135 tractor. Orla Neely and her husband Mark embarked on a journey across Ireland to acquire the perfect tractor, aiming to raise as much money as possible for […]
Family, friends and musicians pay tribute to Hugh McLean
By Paddy Walsh There could have been no more appropriate opening song to the night that honoured the late Hugh McLean. Family, friends and fellow musicians – in many ways they amounted to the same thing – heard Evelyn Gallagher poignantly perform Johnny Cash’s ‘I Still Miss Someone.’ Advertisement And the many people, who are […]
Planning permission approved for Donegal Hospice extension
Planning permission has been approved for an extension and refurbishment to the current Donegal Hospice facility at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. The proposed development includes the construction of four new apartments. These additional apartments will accommodate patients and their families, offering a supportive and compassionate environment during their time at the hospice. Also included in the development […]