by Evelyn Cullen THE extreme flooding of Dunfanaghy’s Market Square on Sunday evening was a result not only of Storm Ashley, but the failure of the Office of Public Works (OPW) to allow for the removal of the silt and sand that has built up over many years at the old pier, it has been claimed. “The […]
Renewed appeal for information on Cian
By Tara McCormack GARDAÍ have launched a fresh appeal for information regarding the disappearance of 27-year-old Cian Langelaan, who went missing from Donegal four years ago. Cian, originally from Falcarragh, was last seen on September 27, 2020, in the Hornhead area of Dunfanaghy. Advertisement Though initial reports placed Cian in Letterkenny town centre in the […]
McAuliffe family thank customers as shop to close
MCAULIFFE’S Craft Shop will permanently close its doors next month due to the sale of the building, marking the end of an era in the family’s business life in Dunfanaghy. The shop has been at the heart of life in the town, serving the needs of the local people and visitors to the area for over […]
World-renowned Jazz group comes to Dunfanaghy
by Rebecca Crockett DUNFANAGHY Jazz and Blues Festival kicks off today as the seaside town welcomes over 60 free acts across five days of music. Among those filling out the packed line-up is international folk-jazz fusion band, Atlantic Road Trip. Advertisement The aptly named group perform at the festival on Sunday, September 15 at 4pm bringing a […]
Popular craft shop in the heart of Dunfanaghy to close permanently
By Dionne Meehan AFTER many wonderful years, McAuliffe’s Craft Shop will close their doors permanently this Autumn. Located in the heart of Dunfanghy, the family-run business, which spans three generations, took to social media earlier this week to make the announcement. Advertisement A spokesperson said: “Anne is retiring after over forty fulfilling years at McAuliffe’s, […]
Dunfanaghy workshop to offer insight into the traditional weaving industry
DONEGAL is awash with activities and events with Heritage Week taking centre stage across the county. In Dunfanaghy, there’s a chance to enjoy a wonderful exhibition of work today at The Workhouse. John Heena, the traditional weaver from Ardara, will conduct a workshop from 11am until 5pm. Advertisement John comes from a family of weavers […]
Donegal locations feature in stunning astrophotography competition
By Paul McElwee A DONEGAL man who ‘reached for the stars’ in a photography competition has had his stunning image selected as part of an outdoor exhibition showcasing astrophotography across the country. Taken by Letterkenny man Ozgud Ozdemir, ‘Northern Lights at Dunfanaghy’ is part of the 2024 Reach For The Stars competition, run by the Dublin Institute for […]
Dunfanaghy farmer settles ‘outrageous’ Ryanair passenger
by Kate Heaney A BRAVE Dunfanaghy man felt compelled to “act as security” when a drunk man on a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Lanzarote awoke and went “bananas”. Stuart Wilson (52) stepped in after the 6 ft 3 passenger woke up during the flight. Advertisement The man, who was sitting in the aisle seat with his girlfriend […]
Helpful Ukrainians give Dunfanaghy Square a facelift
THE square in Dunfanaghy has been receiving a facelift courtesy of a group of Ukrainians who are resident in the area. The team were busy on Tuesday repainting the metalwork on the railings, benches, bollards, and signboards, which had been badly tarnished. The operation was organised by Dunfanaghy Tidy Towns, which provided tins of black […]
New church notice board celebrates life of much loved congregation member
A NEW notice board at the gates of Dunfanaghy Presbyterian Church has been dedicated in memory of Georgena Sterritt – a former member of the church congregation. Mrs Sterritt, from Casey, Dunfanaghy, had been a member of the congregation since 1972 when she married Leslie Sterritt. She passed away in 2022. The mahogany notice board, […]