THE two men who undertook the grueling challenge of running from Dublin to Creeslough to raise funds for the families of the ten people who lost their lives in the village following an explosion in October arrived at the finish line at St. Michael’s Church on Saturday at 9.15 pm. Dunfanaghy man, Neil McCollum and […]
‘Lack of electric vehicle chargers discouraging visitors’
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY THE owners of a Donegal holiday home say the lack of electric vehicle charging stations around the county is keeping some potential holiday-makers from visiting the county. Brian and Siobhan Gilfedder own the Mountain View holiday home in Falcarragh which they rent out as a holiday cottage. Advertisement The couple recently installed […]
Breac House in Donegal features in Top Ten Great Places to Stay in Ireland
The Sunday Times, Ireland’s leading quality Sunday news brand, has unveiled its definitive Top Ten Great Places to Stay in Ireland this Summer as part of its Top 100 list – the ultimate guide to Irish staycations this summer. Three of the Top Ten locations for 2023 include Breac House in Donegal, Ashford Castle in […]
Construction begins on Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre
Construction has begun on the new Primary Care Centre in Dunfanaghy. Donegal TD Joe McHugh has welcomed progress on the project which will be completed by construction firm the McCallion Group. “Delighted to see diggers on site in Dunfanaghy for the construction of the new Primary Care Centre,” said Deputy McHugh. “Best of luck with […]
Mum of missing Cian Langelaan issues appeal
THE mum of a young man who went missing in Donegal almost three years ago has urged the person who contacted her with information about a possible sighting of him to report it to gardaí. Cian Langelaan (27) was last seen on the evening of September 24, 2020. His last known location was Horn Head, Dunfanaghy. He […]
Donegal’s first wood fired mobile sauna launched
DONEGAL’S first cosy, wood fired mobile sauna was launched at Portnablagh Pier in Dunfanaghy last weekend. Founders Claire Buckley and Eli Gillis recently moved to the area from Cork where mobile saunas are all the rage. The mobile sauna, which is called ‘Cocoon Sauna’, sits up to six people and has a panoramic window so […]
Men’s Sheds pilot a massive success
TWO Donegal-based Men’s Sheds joined forces for a successful seven week pilot programme titled ‘Shed’s for Life’. Shed’s for Life is an initiative by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association, which was created by men for men, said Lorraine Conneely, a Health Promotion Officer with the Irish Men’s Sheds Association. Advertisement The Kilmacrennan and Dunfanaghy Men’s […]
Joining the 101 Club hale and hearty
WELL known Dunfanaghy woman Mary McAuliffe from Kill turned 101 last Monday and this year she was joined by members of her family to celebrate the occasion. Mary has become an integral part of the local community since moving to Dunfanaghy and opening her tweed and fashion shop above her late husband Jack’s pharmacy over […]
Hoping to ‘putt’ Dunfanaghy on the US map
A teenage golfer who grew up playing in Dunfanaghy will be swinging his clubs in the United States next year after securing a college scholarship. Luke Kelly is from Belfast but has played for Dunfanaghy Golf Club since he was ten. The now 18-year-old has been offered a four-year scholarship at Oakland University in Michigan […]
Donegal man to represent US at World Tapas Championship
A DONEGAL man has been selected to represent the United States at the World Tapas Championship in Spain next week. Joseph McFadden from Dunfanaghy, who works as the Executive Chef at Margaritaville Resort in Orlando, is one of fifteen chefs from around the globe who will be vying for the title in Valladolid. The son […]