Gorthahork community to host event in wake of recent tragedy


By Róise Collins In the wake of the heart-breaking loss of two young men in Gorthahork, the local committee have organised an evening for the close-knit community to gather for healing and support. Stronger Together which takes place tomorrow night (Friday, April 11) offers a space for those affected to come together, talk, listen and […]


Teenagers responsible throwing eggs at house – gardaí


GARDAÍ say three teenage boys were responsible for throwing eggs at a house in Gortahork. They are appealing for information to the incident, which occurred at Ardsbeg on Saturday, March 8 shortly before 10.30pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Eggs were thrown at the roof and windows of a house in that area at that time […]


Funeral takes place of second Gortahork crash victim


The funeral of the second young man killed in collsion in Gortahork has taken place. Shaun McClafferty has been laid to rest following his funeral mass at Christ the King Church in Gortahork. His close friend, Jamie Diver, was buried following his funeral mass at the same church yesterday. Advertisement Both men died after the […]


Loving, caring and gentle Enya is laid to rest
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By Dionne Meehan THIRTEEN-year-old Enya Maria Celia McMurrough was remembered for being immensely loving, caring and gentle at her requiem Mass yeserday. Miss McMurrough, of Ardsbeg, Gortahork passed away unexpectedly in Crumlin Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 1. Advertisement As hundreds gathered in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí to say their final goodbyes, Fr Seán O’Gallchóir […]


Kind, gentle and caring Enya to be laid to rest today


By Dionne Meehan A TEENAGER from Gortahork who tragically passed away last week will be laid to rest today. Enya Maria Celia McMurrough, of Ardsbeg, Gortahork passed away unexpectedly in Crumlin Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 1. Advertisement Requiem Mass will take place today at 1pm in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork with interment afterwards […]


Gortahork couple to run first marathon in Chicago for charity


GORTAHORK couple Nora Fitzgerald and Liam Mullan are taking on the challenge of running their first marathon in Chicago for charity on October 13. Raising vital funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Charities along the way, the pair are now accelerating their training and fundraising efforts as the big day draws closer. Liam, who […]


Scoil Chnoc na Naomh sweeps the boards at National Drama Festival


The All-Ireland Schools Drama Festival was held in Mullingar last week and Scoil Chnoc na Naomh, Doire Chonaire, Gortahork took home a host of prestigious awards. They won the top award ‘Scoith Léiriú na Féile’ as well as four others: Best National School, Best Gaeltacht School, Best Production of a newly written drama and also […]


Calls for Uisce Éireann to be more ‘transparent’


by Louise Doyle UISCE Éireann has been accused of not being transparent with residents and business owners about the reason behind a water outage in the Falacarragh and Gortahork areas this week. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, Councillor Michael McClafferty said the silence from the utility is “simply not good enough”. Advertisement Cllr McClaffety […]


CCTV examined after crash in Gortahork


CCTV footage is to be examined following a two-vehicle collision in Gortahork. A driver of a car was travelling from Meenacladdy towards Bunbeg when their car was struck by an oncoming white van on a narrow road. The driver of the van did not stop at the scene. Advertisement The collision occurred on Thursday, November […]