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 […]
Funeral today of Connor McGinley
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral will take place this afternoon (Thursday) of Connor McGinley who died tragically in a weekend road collision in Kerrykeel. The 19-year-old from 2 Quay Road, Drumbern, Milford died after the car he was driving struck a pole outside Kerrykeel at around 3.30am on Saturday morning. Advertisement A male passenger who […]
Teenager killed in Kerrykeel crash
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Kerrykeel, Co. Donegal in the early hours of this morning, Saturday, August 5, 2023. The single vehicle collision occurred shortly after 3.30am when a car collided with a pole on the roadside. The male driver of the car (aged 19 […]
Life rings stolen from boat at pier in Kerrykeel
GARDAÍ in Milford are investigating the theft of two life rings/buoys that were stolen from a boat at Ballywhoriskey Pier, Kerrykeel. The theft occurred between Monday May 29 and Saturday June 3. A spokesperson for Donegal Gardaí said, “Ring buoys are vital pieces of life saving equipment and it is so important that such equipment is […]
Polish Ambassador to visit Donegal for exhibition on forgotten famine hero
THE Polish Ambassador Ms Anna Sochańska is to visit Donegal tomorrow to visit an exhibition exploring the life of Count Paul Strzelecki, a Polish humanitarian and a forgotten hero of the Great Irish Famine. The Ambassador will visit Milford Library on Friday, May 19 at 10am where she will meet local officials and students from […]
Mary Whoriskey recognised for her inspirational charity work
MARY Whoriskey’s charitable endeavours have been recognised with a Gala Retail Inspiration Award. The Whoriskey family has been lighting up Kerrykeel with their Christmas lights display for 17 years. Since the switch was first thrown the impressive illuminations have raised an incredible €94,000 for charities including Letterkenny Breast Care Unit, Friends of the Hospital, the Acquired Brain Injury Unit and the Irish […]
Work begins on famous Whoriskey lights display
THE Whoriskey family has issued an appeal to the local business community to help cover the costs of this year’s Christmas lights display. The Whoriskey festive illuminations have become something of an institution since the switch was first flicked on 17 years ago. The countless santas, elves reindeer and the ever-popular crib draw thousands of people from […]