by Eoin McGarvey OVER 20 pupils from the first year class of 1969 at Dungloe High School came together in the Waterfront Hotel, Dungloe on Saturday evening to go down memory lane about their good times at school. Some past pupils travelled from abroad and others from down the country, while many living locally made […]
Golden Jubilee celebrations for Fr Micheal McCullagh
CELEBRATIONS took place in Dungloe on Saturday to mark the Golden Jubilee of Fr Michael McCullagh, a native of the town. Fr McCullagh is a priest of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) and was the first Parish Priest of Knock where he still serves. He is a published author and has travelled extensively as […]
Donegal priests celebrate 100 years of ministry
TWO Donegal priests are celebrating their Golden Jubilees having between them, served as priests for 100 years on Saturday. Glenfin Parish Priest Fr Lorcan Sharkey and Fr Michael McCullagh are celebrating 50 years in the priesthood having been ordained on the feast of St Colmcille, June 9. Fr Sharkey marked his anniversary last Friday celebrating Mass in […]
Investigations on-going after weekend collision in Dungloe
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a van collided with a number of pedestrians in Dungloe on Saturday, May 25. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision on Carnmore Road in Dungloe at around 4.20pm on Saturday. The collision involved a van colliding with a number of pedestrians. Advertisement The pedestrians, a […]
Pedestrians brought to hospital following incident in Dungloe
Several people were removed to Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday evening following an accident just off Dungloe’s Main Street. A van went out of control at the Main Street junction with Carnmore Road, crashing into the side of a pub. A number of pedestrians, including children, were reportedly hit by the van, and according to […]
Dungloe woman celebrates 100th birthday
By Thomas Maher Rose McBeth celebrated a very special 100th birthday last week surrounded by her six children, 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Rose, who is originally from Dungloe, lives in Strabane. Advertisement She moved to the town in the late 1960s first running a boarding house before buying Rosses Bar now known as Charlie’s […]
Dungloe to strike a chord with visitors this weekend at Donegal Fleadh Cheoil
BY JEROME HUGHES DUNGLOE is gearing up for a jam-packed weekend of music, dance, and cultural celebration as Fleadh Cheoil Dún Na nGall 2024 kicks off from tomorrow until late Sunday evening. The festival is set to attract competitors, musicians, singers, bands, and cultural enthusiasts from all over. Advertisement Dungloe is said to be buzzing […]
Attempted theft from St Crona’s Church in Dungloe
An appeal for information has been launched after an attempt was made to force open a security box in the Sacristy of St Crona’s Church, Dungloe.
‘Sponsor a square’ fundraiser launched in Scoil Chróine
by Louise Doyle A FUNDRAISER is underway at Scoil Chróine in Dungloe to raise €55,000 to transform an outdoor space into a 3G astro surface to make playtime more fun. The ‘Sponsor a square foot, let’s get the yard done and make playtime more fun’ aims to turn a current gravel yard into a vibrant, all-weather sports area […]
McGlynns to open Mary from Dungloe Festival this year
THE 57th Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival in July is to be officially opened by Shaun and Noreen McGlynn. From Main Street in Dungloe, Shaun and Noreen have accepted the invitation from festival organisers to open the festival on Saturday, July 27.Dung The family have been in business in the town for over 50 […]