By Dionne Meehan AFTER a long and dedicated teaching career, Múinteoir Síle Columb marked her final day at Scoil Chnoc na Naomh in Derryconnor last Friday. Beginning her teaching career in Tallaght, Síle soon found herself back in her native county where she taught at Gortahork National School before joining the staff at Scoil Chnoc na […]
Farmers, the elderly and vulnerable people impacted by water shortages across west Donegal
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By Róise Collins HOUSEHOLDS across west Donegal are grappling with significant challenges due to ongoing water shortages, with some residents and farmers left without access to water for several days. Among those severely impacted is Katie Coyle from Falcarragh. Advertisement She runs Caring Capall an equine-assisted service for those with additional and emotional needs. While most […]
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 […]
Deep sadness at passing of well known Gortahork trade union activist
There was deep sadness in the west of the county last week following the death in the Donegal Hospice of the well known trade union activist, Nelius Coyle, Ardsbeg, Gortahork. At his funeral Mass in the Church of Christ the King, Gortahork on Saturday Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir, former Parish Priest of Gortahork said Nelius […]
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 […]