By Chris Ashmore MORE than 450 new social homes are currently under construction at a variety of locations around the county as Donegal County Council continues to drive a major building programme in a bid to reduce the number of people on housing waiting lists. In recent weeks, foundation works have commenced on 60 housing […]
Deep sadness following death of much loved Éamonn Doohan
THE death of Éamonn Doohan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork which took place at his home on Friday, February 13 at the age of 52 years has cast a deep shadow of sorrow over his loving family, and over the wider community where he was so well liked and so highly thought of. A son of Tom Rua […]
Funeral to take place in Wales of Gaoth Dobhair native, Joe Doherty
THE death occurred peacefully at his home on Friday, January 30 of Joe Doherty (92), Colbren Square, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Wales. Originally from Magheraclogher, Derrybeg, he was a son of the late Micí Eoghain Eoin and Kitty Eoin Eoghain, Doherty and was born on January 12, 1934. Like so many young men of the area […]
New family resource centre approved for Gaoth Dobhair
APPROVAL has been granted for a new family resource centre in Gaoth Dobhair, located at Machaire Chlochair, Doirí Beaga. Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley. Speaking after the announcement, Pat the Cope Gallagher said: “I am particularly pleased to see Gaoth […]
Heartbreak and sadness at funeral of Gaoth Dobhair woman who died in New York
The funeral of Caroline McGinley aged 47 who died suddenly in Woodside, New York on the 7 January took place on Saturday last, January 17. Though she passed away thousands of miles from home she was brought back to her beloved Gaoth Dobhair for burial in Magheragallon cemetery by the sea. A daughter of Packie […]
Fundraising curragh event supports Teach Pobail Mhuire Building Fund
CUMANN na gCurach Ghaoth Dobhair has presented a cheque for €2,100 to Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh, P.P., in aid of Teach Pobail Mhuire Building Fund. The funds were raised through a special fundraising currach row organised earlier this year in response to the devastating fire that completely destroyed Teach Pobail Mhuire on Easter Monday. Three […]
St. Stephen’s Day charity fundraiser in Gaoth Dobhair draws great support
It might have been a frosty, cold start to the day in Donegal, but there was a great turnout for the fundraising run and walks on St Stephen’ Day in Gaoth Dobhair. This unique fundraiser takes place over three locations with participants leaving from Dunlewey, Crolly and Cnoc Fola and meeting up at the Day […]
Cheques presented to voluntary groups, schools and sports clubs in west Donegal
AT A presentation function held in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore on Thursday, Gineadoirí Gaoithe, the Gaoth Dobhair-based windfarm company presented cheques to local voluntary groups, schools and local sports clubs. They presented €1,500 to the following schools: Scoil Chonaill, Bunbeg, Scoil Phádraig, Dore, Scoil Naomh Dúigh, Annagry, Scoil Naomh Oilibheár Pluincéad, Ranafast , Scoil Eoin […]
Councillor calls for traffic calming measures at West Donegal schools
A West Donegal councillor has raised concerns over road safety issues outside several local schools and has called for immediate traffic calming measures and safety works to prevent accidents. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig highlighted the growing issue of speeding outside Scoil Adhamhnáin in Luinnigh, situated next to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. He said the […]
Gallery: Bronnadh na nGradam faoi aois CLG Ghaoth Dobhair
Our photographer Tommy Curran covered the Gaoth Dobhair GAA awards ceremony on Friday.