GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a break-in at a holiday home in Dunfanaghy. The burglary occurred in the Kill Park area of Dunfanaghy between September 27 and October 25. A garda spokesperson said: “The owners of a holiday home in that area returned to their property to discover that it had been entered and […]
Gardaí issue appeal after break-in at Dunfanaghy holiday home
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a break-in at a holiday home in Dunfanaghy. The burglary occurred in the Kill Park area of Dunfanaghy between September 27 and October 25. A garda spokesperson said: “The owners of a holiday home in that area returned to their property to discover that it had been entered and […]
Dunfanaghy swimmers launch their ‘Dippers Den’
by Evelyn Cullen THE sun was splitting the rocks last Friday morning as local swimming club, Dunfanaghy Dippers, officially opened their new changing shelter, which they have hailed the ‘Dippers Den’. But whether the sun is shining or it’s raining from the high heavens doesn’t make a blind bit of difference to this hardy bunch, who swim […]
Nursing home matron urges drivers to slow down
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By Paul McElwee THE matron of a nursing home has implored people to slow down following a collision which damaged a wall close to the premises. Jennifer Rankin, matron of the Lake House Nursing Home, has expressed concerns for visitors and staff attending the facility in the wake of the latest incident. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal […]
Babies and elderly among hundreds left without water
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by Evelyn Cullen HUNDREDS of Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh residents, including babies and the elderly, were left without water over the scorching hot weekend when temperatures surged to 30 degrees. The outages were caused by burst pipes in the area, and although there was a small Uisce Éireann crew working to repair them, there was much […]
Fire at house under construction may have been malicious – gardaí
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GARDAÍ say they have not ruled out that a fire at a house under construction in Dunfanaghy was started deliberately. Gardaí were alerted to a fire in progress at the vacant house in the area of Kill on Wednesday, June 18, just shortly before 10pm. Gardaí attended the scene and managed to extinguish the fire. […]
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 […]
Stunning Marblehill beachside property goes on the market
A STUNNING beachside home in Marblehill has gone on the market. ‘Umerafree’ has a premium location, gorgeous decor and stunning features. Auctioneers Raineys have set a price of €1,250,000 on the five bedroom and four bathroom property. Advertisement The property agent says ‘Umerafree’ is nestled in one of Donegal’s most exclusive coastal enclaves, offering a […]
Reporter dips his toe into acting – with a former Bond girl!
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By Paul McElwee Before last Friday, I had no interest in being in front of a camera. Even seeing a phone camera being pointed in my direction was enough to elicit a quick getaway before the impending shot could be completed. Advertisement As I say, that was before last Friday. Casually scrolling through Facebook on […]
Tributes are paid to photographer Stanley Matchett MBE
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Tributes have been paid to Stanley Matchett MBE, the Belfast-based professional photographer who ran weekend courses for more than 20 years at Arnold’s Hotel in Dunfanaghy. Mr Matchett (92), who died in March, had a great affection for the people and scenery of Donegal and enjoyed a close affinity with the Arnold family. He is […]