DONEGAL County Council is advising of traffic management plans and road works in different locations around the county in the coming days. The council say traffic management for essential maintenance works will be in operation along the N14 along the main Letterkenny to Lifford road between the Drumoghill junction and the junction for Slievebuck. These […]
Breaking: Two hospitalised after fallen tree incident near Drumoghill
TWO people have been taken to hospital after they were involved in a road traffic incident caused by a fallen tree on the N14 at Drumoghill. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident which occurred at approximately 6.30am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Two persons have been removed to […]
Breaking: Traffic delays as part of N14 closes near Drumoghill
MOTORISTS are advised to expect delays on the N14 this morning as a section of the road at Drumoghill is closed. We believe the road is currently closed due to a fallen tree. Diversions are in place. More to follow.
From the hills of Donegal to the dusty roads of Nakuru
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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 […]