A DONEGAL woman has penned a moving memoir about her journey from fostering children in Ireland to establishing a children’s home in Kenya. Growing up on a farm just outside Manorcunningham, Bridget Browne was the second youngest in a family of nine. A past pupil of Drumoghill NS and Loreto Convent in Letterkenny, she left […]
Kieran O’Donnell honoured by his beloved Drumoghill FC
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LAST week was a memorable one for Kieran O’Donnell as his beloved Drumoghill Football Club renamed their grounds in his honour. Once a blow-in, the Ardara native moved to the area almost 60 years ago following a land exchange arranged by the Land Commission. Coming from a farming background in a primarily Irish-speaking area, the […]
Motorists urged to expect delays on the Letterkenny to Lifford road
MOTORISTS should take extra care and expect delays on the Letterkenny to Lifford road this morning as a lorry is blocking the road. The lorry is believed to have broken down at Drumoghill. Gardaí are at the scene to assist.
Fundraising efforts to save Drumoghill chapel continue
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING calls have been reiterated this week in a bid to secure the future of a Donegal chapel. St Columba’s Church is a small chapel located 10 minutes outside Letterkenny in Drumoghill, Manorcunningham. Advertisement Considered by many as the “heart” of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and connected local community for almost 200 years, […]
Class of ‘84 enjoy Drumoghill National School’s reunion
PAST pupils of Drumoghill National School pictured at a recent school reunion. It was the first time the group were together since they left the school 40 years ago. They are pictured with former teacher, Charlie Shiels who taught the group.
‘Lifford Road is not fit for purpose’: Cllr Coyle
By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor has called for immediate improvement works on a section of the Lifford Road after this week saw a second collision occur in less than a month. This comes after a section of the Lifford Road near Mondooey was closed on Tuesday as a result of a single vehicle road […]
Clonmany hit and run victim to be laid to rest today
By Dionne Meehan A MAN who died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany on Sunday, May 12, will be laid to rest today in St Columba’s Church graveyard, Drumoghill. Mr James (Jimmy) Devine of Drummucklagh, Raphoe, tragically died when he was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. Advertisement He was taken to Letterkenny University […]
Fundraising auction raises whopping amount for Drumoghill Chapel
By Dionne Meehan ALMOST €70,000 was raised at a fundraising auction at the weekend which was organised in a bid to secure the future of St Columba’s Church in Drumoghill, Manorcunningham. Considered by many as the “heart” of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and connected local community for almost 200 years, the building has fallen into a […]
Fundraising auction planned for Drumoghill chapel
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING auction has been organised in a bid to secure the future of St Columba’s Church in Drumoghill, Manorcunningham. Known as being the “heart” of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and connected local community for almost 200 years, the building has fallen into a state of dilapidation in recent times. Advertisement From first […]
Parishioners attend Mass in their local Resource Centre
By Dionne Meehan PARISHIONERS in Raymochy have been forced to attend Mass in their local Resource Centre for the past year due to the deterioration of their local chapel. St Columba’s Church is a small chapel located 10 minutes outside Letterkenny in Drumoghill, Manorcunningham. Advertisement Known as being the “heart” of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and […]