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 […]
Cloughaneely band dazzle in Dungloe
THERE were packed streets in Dungloe on Easter Sunday for the annual marching band parade and competition. Among the competitors was Cloughaneely Junior Band who showcased an amazing display of Disney music including tunes like Beauty and the Beast, Part of this World, The Lion King and Under the Sea. The band features 27 members playing a variety of instruments such as tin whistle, accordion and percussion. Advertisement The audience was entertained throughout their outstanding performance […]
Letterkenny aunt and niece enjoy Mary success 40 years apart
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Clare O’Donnell is following in her aunt’s footsteps as she prepares to represent Donegal in this year’s Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival. Inspired by her aunt Siobhan McDaid who held the same title in 1984, the Lurgybrack native went into the competition hoping history would repeat itself. Advertisement Speaking […]
Letterkenny woman selected to represent Donegal in Mary from Dungloe Festival
LETTERKENNY woman Clare O’Donnell has been crowned the 2024 Donegal Mary for the 57th Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival. Clare is the daughter of Iris and Gerard O’Donnell. Clare was selected last night at an exciting event held in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. Advertisement The selection process was judged by David James, Country […]