GARDAÍ have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries on Church property in the Twin Towns area. The burglaries occurred in the area on July 13 and July 14. A garda spokesperson said: “We continue to appeal to the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity around Churches or […]
Gardaí appeal for information after a car was vandalised in Castlefin
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a car was vandalised in Castlefin. The incident occurred in Emmett Park between 7.30pm and 8pm on Thursday, July 11. A garda spokesperson said: “The windscreen was smashed, both wing mirrors were pulled off and damage was caused to the badge on the front grill. Advertisement “We appeal to anybody […]
Rory Gallagher’s 1961 guitar set for October auction
INTEREST is expected to be huge when the 1961 iconic Fender Stratocaster guitar, played by deceased Ballyshannon musician Rory Gallagher, is auctioned by Bonham’s in London in October. The famous ‘Strat’, which Gallagher famously bought for £100 on credit, is part of ‘The Rory Gallagher Collection’ coming to auction at Bonhams on October 17. It […]
Motorists warned of planned Letterkenny road closure
MOTORISTS are being advised to plan alternative routes as the Main Street in Letterkenny could be set to close next month to facilitate Fair Day. Donegal County Council intends to make an Order to have Main Street, Letterkenny, from below Forwell Court access road to Larkin’s Lane closed on Monday, August 5, from 12 noon to 6pm. The Council […]
Dad killed in workplace accident was due to marry
by Louise Doyle THE funeral of a father-of-two killed in a workplace accident has heard how he loved his sons “intensely”. Devoted dad, Anthony Devlin (32) who was due to marry his fiancée Grainne in December, tragically lost his life at his workplace in Buncrana on Tuesday last. Advertisement Mourners at his Requiem mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, […]
Sister of murdered girl calls for public inquiry
THE sister of a murdered schoolgirl who went missing almost 30 years ago after attending a disco in Donegal is appealing for a public inquiry into the handling of the case by police. Arlene Arkinson, a Tyrone schoolgirl, was 15 years old when she disappeared after going to a disco in Bundoran with her friend Donna […]
Monsignor Kevin receives a Céad Míle Fáilte in Gaoth Dobhair
By Tommy Curran MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie received a warm welcome when he returned home to Gaoth Dobhair last Saturday to celebrate his Silver Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. There was a very large turnout for this joyous occasion with family members traveling from as far as the United States, Scotland and other parts […]
Paddy Cullivan makes a highly anticipated return to The Balor
Comedian, writer, entertainer and musician Paddy Cullivan makes a highly anticipated return to The Balor, Ballybofey next week with his brand new show ‘I Can’t Believe It’s Not Ireland’. A firm favourite of Balor audiences thanks to fascinating and entertaining shows such as ‘The Murder of Michael Collins’ and ‘The Murder of Wolfe Tone’, Paddy […]
Donegal has among highest number of leased car parking spaces
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL has among the highest number of leased stand alone car parking spaces in the country owned or rented by the Office of Public Works (OPW). There are a total of 92 car leased standalone car park facilities in Letterkenny comprising 80 spaces at Letterkenny Government Office car park at the Department of Social […]