Whoriskey’s Christmas lights raise over €10,000 for Cancer Care West


GENEROUS Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey have raised more than €10,000 for Cancer Care West through their stunning Christmas lights display. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for 19 years, raising around €124,000 for numerous charities. Each year, the Whoriskey’s illuminate their home with hundreds of Santas, snowmen […]


The Apprentice journey starts for local businesswoman


Aoibheann Walsh, the owner of G&G Hair and Beauty Salon in Letterkenny, will hit our screens this evening on BBC1 The Apprentice, when she takes on the challenge to become Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner. The Kerrykeel woman previously described the news that she was to feature on the major programme  as the “hardest […]


Plastic Christmas decorations wanted for Kerrykeel charity lights display


By Dionne Meehan KIND-HEARTED Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey are on the hunt for unwanted plastic Santa and snowmen decorations for their magnificent charity Christmas lights display. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for almost 20 years, raising over €100,000 for numerous charities. Advertisement The charity that will […]


Gardaí appeal for witnesses to collision in Kerrykeel


Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision last night at Kerrykeel, Co.Donegal. The single vehicle collision took place on Tuesday, 29th October 2024 at approximately 3.30pm on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel. The driver of the car was a man in his 60s and was sadly fatally injured. He has not […]


Man in his 60s dies in fatal collision in Kerrykeel


A man, aged in his 60s, has died following a road traffic collision in Kerrykeel this afternoon. The single vehicle collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 3.30pm on the Shore Road at Kerrykeel.  The driver of the car, a man aged in his 60s, was fatally injured. Gardaí say the local coroner has been […]


Fabulous future in store for Rockhill Caravan Park


by Kate Heaney ROCKHILL Caravan Park on the shores of Mulroy Bay has been sold to one of Ireland’s largest, family owned caravan park operators. Rathcoole-based Harry Farrell and Sons closed the deal for Rockhill last Friday and are looking forward to investing and improving the 50 acre facility located in Kerrykeel. Advertisement The park […]


Kerrykeel woman graduates with a Masters in Engineering


Orla Egan, the daughter of Shaun and Antoinette Egan, Kerrykeel, pictured with her sisters Ella and Natalie at her recent graduation from Ulster University Belfast. Orla earned a Master of Engineering with Honours, and a Diploma in Professional Practice with commendation. She is currently employed as a site Engineer for Wills Bros in Dublin. Advertisement […]


Footpath needed for Kerrykeel roads, says councillor


CLLR Liam Blaney has called for the construction of footpaths and public lighting on the Ranny Road and Glenvar Road, Kerrykeel. The councillor told last Tuesday’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District that there was no footpath on the Glenvar Road up from the school meaning pedestrains had to cross the road. He said he […]


Whoriskey family to switch on sparkling lights display today


by Louise Doyle KIND-HEARTED Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey are set to switch on of their annual magnificent Christmas lights display for charity this evening. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for 18 years, raising around €104,000 for numerous charities. Advertisement When the Donegal News caught up with […]