By Tara McCormack GAOTH DOBHAIR’S own Clíona Ní Ghallachóir, a 25-year-old sean-nós singer from Mín a’ Chladaigh, recently returned from an unforgettable experience at the prestigious Festival Interceltique in Lorient, France. Representing Ireland as a soloist, Clíona shared her remarkable talent on an international stage, an opportunity she describes as “a memorable experience.” Advertisement Reflecting […]
Community Conversation for Change event in Gaoth Dobhair today
Ionad Naomh Pádraig in conjunction with Paróiste Gaoth Dobhair is inviting the public to a special event in Gaoth Dobhair today. ‘Sean Teach Pobail Mhuire, Derrybeg – A Community Conversation for Change’ takes place on Sunday, August 18 at Scoil Mhuire National School, Derrybeg from 3pm-5:30pm. This Heritage Week event launches what promises to be […]
Gaoth Dobhair couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
GAOTH Dobhair couple Frances and Noel Hamer recently celebrated their 60th diamond wedding anniversary. They were married in the former St Francis Church in the Gorbals area of Gasgow, on June 27, 1964. Surrounded by their family, the couple enjoyed a special blessing in their home by Fr. Brian Ferry PP., Derrybeg.
Nursing home inspection raises governance concerns
by Louise Doyle THE State’s health watchdog raised concerns about governance and management and residents’ rights following an unannounced inspection at a Gaoth Dobhair nursing home. Three inspectors from Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) carried out the inspection at Aras Ghaoth Dobhair in April of this year. Advertisement Findings were published in recent days. Inspectors found […]
Monsignor Kevin receives a Céad Míle Fáilte in Gaoth Dobhair
By Tommy Curran MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie received a warm welcome when he returned home to Gaoth Dobhair last Saturday to celebrate his Silver Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg. There was a very large turnout for this joyous occasion with family members traveling from as far as the United States, Scotland and other parts […]
Power outage hits ESB customers in Gaoth Dobhair
Up to thirty ESB customers remain without power in the Gaoth Dobhair area this morning following a fault. The ESB say they hope to have power restored by later this morning. At one stage, 90 homes and businesses were without power after a fault was reported just before 8am.
Organisers of Sult Music Festival hoping music fans support event
By Sabrina Sweeney The Chairman of Sult Music Festival, Pearse Doherty, is hoping the music lovers of Gaoth Dobhair and throughout Donegal show their support for this year’s Sultfeile, otherwise it might be the last. The not-for-profit festival takes place in Magheragallon from tomorrow, Friday until Sunday with a range of acts across Friday and […]
Fundraiser launched to help small family business following theft
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts are underway to help a small Donegal business after the caravan they used as storage was stolen last month and set alight. Taking to social media last week to appeal to the public for information surrounding the theft, Selkie Sailing Adventures shared the sad news with their followers. Advertisement “Sad news […]
Monsignor Kevin’s 25th anniversary
Gaoth Dobhair born Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, P.P., of Conwal and Leck and Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese who celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination with a Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg on Saturday evening. He is pictured with his brothers, Tom Beag, Pluincéad, Joseph and Éamonn and sister Sorcha.
Happy 100th birthday Annie McCaul
By Tommy Curran Congratulations to Annie McCaul from Meenacuing, Gaoth Dobhair, who celebrated her 100th birthday at the weekend. A big party, attended by family, friends and Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh was organised in her honour in An Chuirt Hotel, which continued until the wee hours with a sing-song. Advertisement Annie, whose maiden name is […]