A Donegal woman who spent 70 years as housekeeper and confidant to a wealthy London family lived a life full of happiness, according to one of her friends. Brigid Ferry from Clonbara in Falcarragh died last week in the English capital where she spent almost all her entire adult life. As a young woman Brigid […]
Triple surprise for one Falcarragh farm
WHILE farming can be challenging and difficult, it can also throw in an odd surprise too as one Falcarragh couple found out. Manus and Margaret Gallagher, from Rocktown, got “the surprise of their life” when they discovered their cow Rocky had given birth to triplet calves on Monday night of last week. Speaking to the […]
New novel intertwines life in Scotland and Donegal
‘The Deep Heart’s Core’ by Marian Docherty was launched in the Shamrock Bar.
‘I just want to know he is safe’ pleads mother of Cian
THE mother of a young man who went missing in Donegal has spoken of her heartbreak on his first anniversary. Monday marked one year since Cian Langelann disappeared. Cian, who had been living in Falcarragh, was dropped off near Dunfanaghy by a taxi driver on September 27 of last year. Despite extensive land and sea […]
Falcarragh man becomes Irish Ambassador to Indonesia
A FALCARRAGH man appointed as the Ambassador of Ireland to Indonesia has said he will use his role to encourage more Indonesian people to visit and study in Ireland. HE Pádraig Francis was speaking at a special ceremony, where he presented his credentials to HE President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at Instana Merdeka in the country’s […]
Plans for new youth club in Falcarragh
A NEW YOUTH club is being established in Falcarragh with an information meeting due to take place this evening. The youth club for fifth and six class pupils is being set up by Ionad Naomh Fionnán. It is hoped it will open in late September subject to Government restrictions and guidelines. Speaking to the Donegal […]
Impact of lockdowns on older people highlighted
THE end-of-life wishes of many older people were not sought or honoured during the pandemic, according to a new report from Irish NGOs. The ‘Telling It Like It Is’ report states that older people expressed the heightened challenges they faced during the pandemic and called for a post-pandemic focus on regaining their positive role in […]
Performance highlights depopulation of Gaeltacht areas
A KERRY musician led an outdoor performance on Magheraclogher Beach in Bunbeg on Monday night to draw attention to the depopulation of Gaeltacht areas and the planning laws causing it. Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich from the Dingle Peninsula has personal experience of planning difficulties having battled for 15 years to build a modest house on his […]
Former ‘Mary’ hits the sweet spot
A former Mary from Dungloe is working as a senior business executive at one of the world’s largest snack companies. Dr Jolene McGroarty (40), from Station Road, Falcarragh, works at the headquarters of Mondelez International in Zurich. As part of a large international corporation has meant she gets to work with some of the world’s […]
Meet Donegal’s global stadium and arena designer
A DONEGAL man is leading the development of the UK’s biggest entertainment arena. Construction of Manchester’s Co-op Live, the 23,500-capacity arena, started last week and OVG, the developer, is investing over £350m to create one of the most sustainable live entertainment arenas in Europe. Declan Sharkey (36), from Falcarragh, is a Senior Principal at Populous, […]