Lucas MacDonald delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com Saturday, March 15, 1975 Farmers oppose Gweedore airstrip “We are holding on to our grazing lands and will continue our traditional type of farming. We will […]
Launch of Swilly Sisters’ Shed full of warmth and friendship
RATHMULLAN was the place to be recently as locals gathered to celebrate the launch of the Swilly Sisters’ Shed which took place on International Women’s Day Almost 70 people were in attendance at the launch whilst others sent their apologies. The Swilly Sisters’ Shed is an open group for women aged 18 and over from […]
Rathmullan watersports school sails away with national award
RATHMULLAN Sailing and Watersports School collected the prestigious Training Centre of the Year accolade at the annual Irish Sailing awards ceremony held recently. Singled out from over 110 training centres around the country, this award puts a spotlight on Rathmullan, watersports and a small, yet busy community enterprise. In 2009, some enterprising residents of Rathmullan […]
Anthony Gallagher remembered as ‘the salt of the earth’ at funeral
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man who tragically lost his life in a collision on St. Patrick’s Day was remembered as “the salt of the earth” during his requiem Mass this morning. Anthony Gallagher and his brother Martin Gallagher were walking home from a night out when they were struck by a vehicle at around […]
Monsignor Gillespie praises community following fatal collision
AMID the sadness that has followed the death of Anthony Gallagher in the St. Patrick’s Day fatal collision in Letterkenny, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie said it was heartening to see the community rally around to support the Gallagher family. Anthony and his brother Martin Gallagher were walking home from a night out when they were struck […]
Funeral of popular Gaoth Dobhair barman to take place today
By Tommy Curran MOVING and glowing tributes have been paid to the late Michael Gerard Roarty, Knockastoller, Bunbeg following his sudden and unexpected death which took place on Saturday. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of his loving family and his friends. The hugely popular barman was held in high esteem and […]
A special goodbye: Family member returns to pay his respects following fatal collision
By Dionne Meehan Amid the sadness that has followed the death of Anthony Gallagher in the St. Patrick’s Day fatal collision in Letterkenny, there was a poignant moment this week as the youngest member of the Gallagher family returned to his home town to pay his respects. Given up for adoption as a child, Gerard […]
Ambulance involved in incident on way to fatal collision
It is understood that an ambulance travelling to the scene of the St Patrick’s Day fatal incident was involved in a collision. Gardaí confirmed that they attended the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 at Stranorlar on Monday, March 17. The incident occurred at around 3.15am. There were no reports of […]
Anthony Gallagher to be laid to rest today
THE victim of Monday’s fatal road collision in Letterkenny will be laid to rest today. Anthony Gallagher, of 28 Daly Terrace, passed away tragically as a result of a road traffic collision which occurred in the early hours of St Patrick’s Day at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. His brother Martin Gallagher was also involved in […]
Weather: Dry and bright day with hazy sunshine
TODAY will be dry and bright with long spells of hazy sunshine. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Tonight will be dry with clear spells to begin. Advertisement Cloud will gradually build from the south, bringing a few showers towards dawn. Temperatures will be milder than recent nights with lows of 5 to 9 […]