The Donegal branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club held a Last Man Standing competition in aid of the We Care Foodbank Donegal. They raised €700 for the charity and pictured is club member Michael Dorrian (right) making a presentation to Hugh Sweeney of We Care Foodbank Donegal. A big well done to everyone involved. the […]
Gaoth Dobhair credit union ranks nationally for loan growth
GAOTH DOBHAIR Credit Union has been ranked as the sixth best Credit Union in Ireland for loan growth. “This amazing achievement and growth wouldn’t have been possible with the continued support from our members, staff, board and various committees, so our heartfelt thanks to everyone,” a spokesperson said. “An accomplishment, marked by a growth rate […]
Lord George Hill and Gaoth Dobhair – a fascinating story
Lord George Hill (1801-1879), who had a vast estate in Gaoth Dobhair, is one of the most intriguing and controversial figures in the history of Irish landlordism. Kevin Kinsella reckons that Cathal Porteir’s Irish language book, An Tiarna George Hill agus Pobal Ghaoth Dobhair, makes an excellent Christmas read. BROADCASTER and writer Cathal Póirtéir’s sweeping […]
Update: Missing Donegal man has been located
The Donegal man who had been missing from his home in West Donegal has been located, Gardai have confirmed. Thomas Bonner (37), Burtonport who had been missing from Burtonport, Co. Donegal since Monday. An Garda Síochána had sought the public’s help in seeking Mr Bonner’s whereabouts. They have thanked the public and media for their […]
Weather: Cloudy but mainly staying dry
Today will see extensive cloud. It should be mainly dry but some patchy light rain or drizzle is possible under the thickest cloud. It will continue mild.
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, December 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Teresa Gallagher, Creeslough Noreen Catterson, Castlefinn Advertisement Sally Boyce, Falcarragh Joseph Birkett, Clonmany Lexis Ross, Carrigans Bernard Rutherford, Carndonagh Nora Doherty, Derrybeg Trevor Henderson, Gleneely Kathleen Crilly, Clonmany Alicia Curran, Killybegs Joseph Houston, Cloghan Kay Timoney, Donegal Town Eileen McNelis, Ardara Charlie McKinney, Buncrana Teresa Gallagher, […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Let’s go back in time to simpler Nativity play costumes
By Louise Flanagan Nativity plays were in full swing in primary schools across the county in the lead up to Christmas. First of all, fair play to the teachers for all the hard work that goes into these performances. As my late Granda, Paddy Doherty used to say, ‘It would be like herding mice at […]
Centra Dunfanaghy invests in a Greener future for all
THE owner of Centra in Dunfanaghy has promised that the store will continue to see improvements as part of its ongoing efforts to help combat climate change. Centra Dunfanaghy has made significant sustainability upgrades in its store, by investing €137,000 in sustainable initiatives over the last year. And Store Owner Shaun Boyce said that commitment […]
B&Q to buy Homebase store in Letterkenny
B&Q Ireland is to open in Letterkenny after announcing that it has reached agreements to acquire three leasehold stores, currently trading as Homebase. The three stores in Letterkenny, Navan, Co. Meath and Waterford will complement B&Q’s existing network of eight stores in the Republic of Ireland, and the company say the purchase will represent strategic […]