Aoife Doherty 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 1975, October 11 Advertisement Bravery awards for three Donegal Gardaí THREE Donegal based members of the Gardaí were given special awards for bravery by the Taoiseach, Mr […]
First ever Harvest of Hope Festival a wonderful success
FARM families enjoyed a day of community fun and wellbeing at the first-ever Harvest of Hope Wellbeing Festival for Donegal farmers which took place on Sunday at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. The free, family-friendly event was organised by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) as part of Connecting for Life Donegal event, with support from the […]
Tourism Business Clinics set to benefit operators throughout Donegal
FÁILTE Ireland, together with Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit and Local Enterprise Office Donegal, will host five business clinics across the county in November. The clinics mark a further collaboration between the three bodies to assist both new and existing businesses to diversify into the tourism industry. The joint initiative will offer opportunities to discuss […]
Fresh Take: Protecting the coastline shouldn’t be just about telling people to keep an eye out
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By Sabrina Sweeney Along Falcarragh Strand, Rathmullan Pier or any stretch of Donegal coast, people visit and walk to soak up the view, to clear their heads and to feel energised and restored by the sea air. Long stretches of soft sand give way to rugged rocks and cliffs that jut out into the crashing […]
‘This road is not safe’
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A ST Johnston business owner has launched a petition calling on Donegal County Council to urgently make safe a dangerous road close to her premises. Alice Lynch, of Maggie’s Tavern, a popular family run bar in Carrickmore, said frustration is building among drivers who use the Back Lone Road, between Carrickmore and Reteen.St The road is an […]
Fr Damien takes up new appointment in St Johnston
Fr Damien Nejad pictured at St Baithin’s Church in St Johnston, which is in the parish of Taughboyne. The popular priest took up his new appointment recently, which includes Newtown and Killea. Fr Damien is Chaplain to St Eunan’s College and national schools in Letterkenny. Photo Brian Mc Daod.
Credit union in Donegal fined after anti-money laundering law breach
THE High Court has confirmed a Central Bank sanction imposed on a Donegal-based credit union found to be in breach of anti-money laundering legislation. High Court president Mr Justice David Barniville on Monday confirmed a fine of more than €36,000 imposed on Swilly Mulroy Credit Union, the Irish Times reported. The judge noted the credit union accepted […]
Deep sadness as funeral takes place in Ramelton of Cronán O’Donnell
RAMELTON man Cronán O’Donnell was remembered for having a warm, generous and welcoming heart at his requiem Mass on Monday. Cronán, of 6 Elm Court, Ramelton, passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff of the Mater Hospital, Dublin after a short illness on Thursday, October 9. Requiem Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton on […]
Weather: Mainly dry today with limited sunny spells
TODAY will be mainly dry and cloudy with limited bright or sunny spells along with the possibility of the odd patch of mist and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy but dry with some patchy drizzle and mist. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, October 17
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James McDermott, Canada and Gweedore Leo McGuiness, Culdaff Advertisement Mary Kate Sweeney, St Johnston JJ Lafferty, Carndonagh John Campbell, Letterkenny Kathleen Ward, Fanad, Downings and Louth Michael Needham, Donegal Town Patrick (Pat) Loughlin, Ballyshannon Gavin Hanna, Donegal Town and Cork James McDermott, Canada and Gweedore The death […]