THERE has been widespread shock and sadness following the unexpected passing of Jimmy Logue, a beloved character from Downings. Mr Logue passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 20. Last March, Mr Logue featured in a Donegal News article in which he described’s the Local Link bus service a “life-saver” after he was involved in […]
Danny Gallagher remembered as a true gentleman at his requiem Mass
By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS native Danny Gallagher was remembered as a true gentleman at his funeral Mass this morning. Mr Gallagher, of the Glebe, Downings, sadly passed away following a fatal single-vehicle collision in Carrigart on Saturday, March 29. Advertisement Requiem Mass took place in the Church of St John the Baptist this morning, where […]
Danny Gallagher to be laid to rest on Wednesday
THE victim of Donegal’s latest road traffic collision will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Danny Gallagher, of the Glebe, Downings was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision which occurred on the R245 at Carrigart at around 1pm on Saturday afternoon. Mr Gallagher’s remains will be removed from the Eternal Chapel of […]
Time to finally make Lough Salt road safe
By Dionne Meehan THE BROTHER of a man who tragically lost his life in a road collision at Lough Salt in 2004 is calling for the road to be made safe once and for all. Prompted to speak out following two recent collisions in the area, Con Duffy said he doesn’t want to see another […]
‘Life’s a beach’ for Donegal holidaymakers
by Paul McElwee WITH summer in full swing and days at the beach enjoyed, even in the topsy-turvy Irish weather, a new study has rated 12 of Donegal’s beaches as some of the top sea swimming destinations in the country. The study, undertaken by the Lagoon Activity Centre in Cork which marked beaches out of 300, […]
Donegal named third best staycation spot
by Paul McElwee DONEGAL has been named as the third best staycation hotspot in the country, according to a new survey. With all its breathtaking landscapes and windswept, rugged beauty, Donegal will not be the ‘forgotten county’ when it comes to staycations. Advertisement Findings from the Betfair Casino survey reveal that in a list of the top […]
Inspirational Sarah Doherty celebrates her 106th birthday
CELEBRATIONS took place in Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh on Saturday last when Sarah Doherty from Kinnelargey in Downings celebrated her 106th birthday. Sarah was joined for her birthday celebrations by her two daughters Nuala and Mary Josephine, family and friends, as well as the staff from Lake House Nursing Home to celebrate this momentous milestone. Advertisement […]
Queen of the Sea-Weed: Lorraine’s making waves around the world
by Evelyn Cullen CARRIGART woman and innovative entrepreneur, Lorraine Gallagher is making waves at home and beyond with her new business The Seaweed Company, which harnesses the previously untapped potential of seaweed. Seaweed is one of the fastest growing biomasses in the world, and Lorraine has discovered that it can be used in a variety […]
Donegal beaches retain 12 Blue Flags
TWELVE beaches in Donegal have retained their Blue Flag awards, indicating excellent water quality, good information provision, environmental education as well as safety and beach management for the duration of this year’s bathing season. The award winning local beaches are Bundoran; Carrickfinn; Culdaff; Downings; Fintra; Killahoey; Marble Hill; Murvagh; Narin; Portsalon; Rossnowlagh and Shroove. Rathmullan […]
Downings surf promoted in Italy
In the lush vineyards of Piedmont, Italy last week, founder of Winki Waves Surf School in Downings, Alessandro Bonardi, showcased the untapped surf potential of Donegal to a select Italian audience. The Italian born international surfer, turned entrepreneur, gave his presentation at Cascina San Pietro, Uva Matris explaining why he chose Donegal as his base. […]