Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, May 13


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Margaret O’Gara, Glencolmcille Bernadette McIntyre, Ballyshannon Advertisement Frank McGloin, Ballyshannon Nuala McCahill, Ranafast Gunborg Benvick, Glenties  Margaret O’Gara, Glencolmcille The death has occurred of Margaret O’Gara (née Carr), Cashel, Glencolmcille. Ms O’Gara passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May […]


Thousands walk together for Darkness into Light


by Evelyn Cullen THE streets of Letterkenny came alive with quiet chatter in the small hours of Saturday morning, as around 1,500 people turned out to do the 17th annual Darkness into Light walk to raise funds for mental health charity Pieta House, which supports those affected by suicide and self-harm. Participants didn’t start to […]


The Way We Were


Caolagh Grimes 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 MAY 10,1975 Advertisement ANGRY PARENTS AND CRYING CHILDREN, WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN Crying children and angry parents turned away from the visit of Courtney’s Circus […]


Grieving family launch fundraiser in aid of Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust


THE grieving family of an Ardara woman who passed away suddenly in New York earlier this year have launched a fundraiser to give back for the kindness and support they received during their time of loss. Jenna Shovlin, late of The Rock, Narin passed away unexpectedly in Manhattan on Saturday, March 8. Driven by a strong belief […]


Buncrana schools pay tribute to pupils who died in sea tragedy


THE principals of two secondary schools in Buncrana say the school communities are devastated at the loss of two of their pupils who died after getting into difficulty in the water off Buncrana on Saturday. Principals Kevin Cooley (Crana College) and Evelyn McLoughlin (Scoil Mhuire) said the community of the schools, including students, staff, Boards […]


New Presbyterian Minister for Dunfanaghy and Carrigart Congregations


REVEREND Dario Leal has been appointed as the new minister to serve at Dunfanaghy and Carrigart Presbyterian Churches. Preparations are now underway for a service of installation which will take place at Carrigart Church on Sunday, May 25. Mr Leal, who is originally from Chile, said he was looking forward to taking up the new […]