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
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
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
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!
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
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 […]
Substantial damage caused to rowing boat
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after substantial damage was caused to a rowing boat in Dunfanaghy. The rowing boat was tipped over at Purt Lake causing substantial damage sometime between Thursday, February 20 and Thursday, March 6. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity or vehicles (diggers etc.) […]
Donegal man jailed for eleven years for sexual abuse of two teenage girls
By Isabel Hayes A Donegal man who sexually abused two teenage girls more than 25 years ago, regularly creeping into one girl’s bed in the night to rape her, has been jailed for eleven years. Andrew Robert John McElhinney (59) of Muntermellon, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of seven […]