GARDAÍ are investigating incidents of dangerous driving involving a number of vehicles in Falcarragh. The incidents occurred on Falcarragh Main Street, between 11.30pm on Tuesday, December 24 and 00.30am the following morning. Dash cam footage is being sought by gardai. Any relevant information should be passed on to Gardaí in Milford on (074) 9153060 or via […]
Investigations ongoing into Christmas Eve incidents of dangerous driving
GARDAÍ in Donegal are seeking information following incidents of dangerous driving involving a number of vehicles at Main Street, Falcarragh on Christmas Eve night. They say the incidents happened between 11.30pm on December 24 and 00.30am on December 25. “If anybody travelled in the Falcarragh area between those times with a dash-cam, we ask them […]
Gaoth Dobhair credit union ranks nationally for loan growth
GAOTH DOBHAIR Credit Union has been ranked as the sixth best Credit Union in Ireland for loan growth. “This amazing achievement and growth wouldn’t have been possible with the continued support from our members, staff, board and various committees, so our heartfelt thanks to everyone,” a spokesperson said. “An accomplishment, marked by a growth rate […]
Falcarragh student honoured with national award
A past pupil from Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola (PCC) Falcarragh has been honoured at a national awards ceremony. Shaun Duggan who is currently studying Engineering at ATU Galway achieved the highest overall marks in Leaving Certificate Engineering 2024. He was honoured at the Engineering and Technology Teachers Association (ETTA) national awards ceremony held at ATU Sligo. […]
300 and counting: Eddie reaches incredible parkrun milestone
By Evelyn Cullen EDDIE McFadden from Gort a’ Choirce and Falcarragh has reached the incredible milestone of running 300 parkruns. He has been taking part in parkrun since 2016, when together with Tom Feeney, they set up the Falcarragh parkrun, and he has hardly missed a run since then. Advertisement “I wouldn’t miss it for […]
Sheep’s remains dumped at popular walk
By Róise Collins LOCALS have been left “distressed” as remains of a sheep were dumped near the entrance to a popular forest walk in Falcarragh. Independent councillor Michael McClafferty has expressed his concern at the incident. Advertisement “I know that things are tight in the farming sector at present, but if funds are not available […]
Bus route enhancements between Falcarragh and Dungloe are due to begin tomorrow
By Paul McElwee BUS services connecting Falcarragh and Dungloe are due to receive a timely boost once enhancements to the route come into effect tomorrow, Morning. The current 966 route will be merged with route 992, offering enhanced connectivity to Falcarragh, Derrybeg, Bunbeg, Crolly, Donegal Airport, Burtonport and Dungloe. Advertisement The route enhancement has come […]
Ballyconnell estate paths renewed by dedicated Parkrun volunteers
The dedicated volunteers of the Falcarragh parkrun have once again rolled up their sleeves to resurface the paths in the Ballyconnell estate, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all who use the area. This essential work, which takes place every few years, was completed over several days as volunteers took turns on different shifts […]
Husband of Falcarragh kidney transplant recipient to take on gruelling charity cycle
THE husband of a Falcarragh woman who underwent a kidney transplant which changed her life, will next Wednesday begin a 240 km cycle across Ireland, while towing a dialysis machine, to raise money for the Irish Kidney Association. Peter Conboy from Ballygar in County Galway is married to Liz Ferry who developed chronic kidney disease […]