THE sister of murdered Castlederg teenager, Arlene Arkinson re-issued a plea for information yesterday (Wednesday), as searches continued in Donegal. Speaking to this newspaper after Gardaí recommenced those searches in the Glenfin area on Tuesday, Kathleen Arkinson urged anyone with any information to come forward. The Tyrone schoolgirl was only 15 years old when she disappeared after going […]
Searches are on-going in Glenfin for the remains of Arlene Arkinson
SEARCHES are continuing today in East Donegal for the remains of Arlene Arkinson. The Tyrone schoolgirl was only 15 years old when she disappeared after going to a disco in Bundoran in August, 1994. However, it wasn’t until July 2021 that an inquest found that she had been murdered by convicted child killer and rapist Robert Howard, […]
‘Mahon’s Way’ heads to Donegal in the next episode of the UTV series
JOE Mahon is continuing his travels around our local countryside with his new UTV series of ‘Mahon’s Way’ and his next episode takes him to Donegal. Due to air tonight Joe finds himself on the banks of the River Finn in Cloghan in the parish of Glenfin. Here the river is wild and untamed, full […]
Pursuing her dream career close to home
A DONEGAL homebird is taking full advantage of Donegal ATU as she continues to pursue her dream career without having to flee too far from the nest. Lisa Gallagher from Glenfin began her third level journey further afield but after year one she realised that she would like to be closer to home. Lisa took time to […]
Busy day ahead at Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals
THE meeting of Glenfin and Termon ladies will get the action underway on Bank Holiday Monday at the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals at The Banks. The Donegal finals are being hosted this weekend by the Naomh Muire club and so far the big crowds have enjoyed some great action. On Monday, the Senior […]
Glenfin musician staying true to his Donegal roots
A DONEGAL musician who is living in London is staying true to his roots – a special reference to his home area has been spotted in his debut single. Talented Lorcan Donnellan (25) plays guitar, writes lyrics and vocals and is one half of ‘indie-electro’ band Martellos which he formed with his friend Kevin Gunningham […]
Career included many changes in Donegal ETB
When Jim McGlynn completed his Leaving Certificate Examinations in 1977 his goal, like many of his peers of that time, was to get a secure, permanent and pensionable job. The attractions of a dependable salary, pension entitlements and the chance of promotion with one employer drew the young Glenfin man towards the Donegal Vocational Education […]
