FIANNA FÁIL has nominated Anne Marie Rodgers to contest the forthcoming Local Government Elections to be held on the June 7, 2024. The selection convention will be arranged shortly. Anne Marie has been working in the Community and Voluntary sector in Co. Donegal for over 30 years, mainly in Community and Rural development. Advertisement She […]
Major new appointment for Aisling Arnold of Arnold’s Hotel
Aisling Arnold has been elected as the new Chair of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). Aisling, who is the General Manager of Arnold’s Hotel in Dunfanaghy, says she is honoured to be elected into the position. She takes over from former Branch Chair Paul Diver. Advertisement Aisling Arnold is a fourth-generation […]
Remembering famine times – when the dying buried the dead
By Paddy Walsh On the site of the former workhouse in Letterkenny and within the very walls that housed the destitute and the dying, the famine ghosts roam. They roam through a lecture in the Donegal County Museum in a building where, 180 years previously, death stalked the corridors as hunger and fever took hold […]
Three years after her son went missing, mum makes new appeal
By Dionne Meehan A MOTHER whose son went missing in Donegal over three years ago has renewed an appeal for information as she believes there is a “glimmer of hope” he is still alive. Anthea Langelaan made the appeal during her appearance on the latest edition of ‘The Missing’ – a podcast dedicated to missing […]
Breac House to feature in TG4 show this week
Dunfanaghy’s Breac House will feature in this week’s episode of Tithe Cois Uisce, a new TG4 series which explores stunning houses built by the water. In the third episode this Wednesday presenter Síle Nic Chonaonaigh meets with the designers of two wonderful homes. First, she meets Donegal architect Tarla MacGabhann in ‘Breac House’ in the rugged and beautiful setting […]
Two Donegal musicians in new season of Glór Tíre
DONEGAL will have two entrants among the eight emerging Country & Irish singers fighting it out for the title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2024. Chelsea Evans from Dunfanaghy, and Jason McCahill from Ramelton, will appear on the 20th season of TG4’s long-running, hit Country music show, which begins broadcasting in March. Both performers […]
Permission granted for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy
DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission for 23 new homes in Dunfanaghy. CR Renaissance Properties with a registered company address at C/O Charles Roarty, Duntally, Creeslough sought permission to build the new homes on Horn Head Road on the outskirts of the town as well as connection to the public sewer and all associated […]
Customer Appreciation Day at McAuliffe’s, Dunfanaghy
McAuliffe’s Craft Shop in Dunfanaghy are holding their Christmas Customer Appreciation event on Friday next, December 15. The event, which is open to everyone, takes place from 2-7pm. There will be mulled wine, mince pies and refreshments and customers can enjoy live entertainment with Donegal-based cellist, Laura Mc Fadden from 3.30 pm. Donegal food producer […]
Latest storm evokes memories of Hurricane Debbie in 1961
The arrival of Storm Debi in the early hours of Monday morning will have evoked memories of when its near namesake, Hurricane Debbie, brought devastation to Donegal more than sixty years ago. This week’s Storm Debi, which began on Monday morning and was heralded by a weather warning brought disruption to several parts of the […]
Resident tells of frustration after latest flooding incident
by Louise Doyle A DUNFANAGHY resident who was trapped in his home on Monday when his housing estate flooded during Storm Debi, has said he is “frustrated” by the lack of action to address the recurring issue. Geoffrey Black has been living in Port Dale estate for seven years. Advertisement He was one of a number of residents and families, […]