Little Angels school pays tribute to pupil Conor Temple


THE Little Angels school in Letterkenny has paid tribute to pupil Conor Temple, whose death, the school said, has stopped everyone in their tracks. Conor (13), of Cavan Lower, Killygordon, passed away yesterday evening after he was involved in a tragic accident. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the […]


Young boy who died in drowning tragedy is named


A KILLYGORDON teenager who lost his life in a drowning tragedy in Stranorlar will be laid to rest on Sunday. Conor Temple (13), of Cavan Lower, Killygordon, passed away yesterday after he was involved in a tragic accident. Gardaí and a number of other emergency services attended the scene of the tragedy shortly before 5.40pm […]


Window smashed in Killygordon


GARDAÍ are appealing for information after the front window of a house was smashed. The incident of criminal damage occurred at An Clairin, Killygordon, this morning, November 11 between 5.30am and 6am A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with us. If anyone observed a […]


Singing star Patrick Feeney shines bright at church concert


COUNTRY star Patrick Feeney delivered a spellbinding charity gospel concert in the majestic St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, last Sunday evening. The 150-year-old Gothic revival era structure was packed to capacity for the uplifting performance which helped raise much needed funds to go towards the recent restoration works. The event was organised by parishioners, Drew […]


Knights of Columbanus celebration


A special Mass was celebrated last weekend at St. Patrick’s Parish Church, Crossroads, Killygordon for the members of the Order of the Knights of St Columbanus. Celebrated by His Lordship Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, the Mass marked the ending of the Order’s Supreme Council for 2025. Photos: Geraldine Diver.


Clothes recycling workshop in Killygordon next week


AN event to encourage people to recycle their old clothes will be held in Killygordon next week. The Finn Valley Guild of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association will be hosting a workshop on zero waste by reusing older clothing into new items. e.g. old jeans into gardening aprons or reusing old knitting items into new chemo […]


Three males flee scene following Killygordon collision


GARDAÍ say they are anxious to identify three males who took off on foot following a two-vehicle collision in Killygordon. The collision occurred at the bridge, Railway Road, Killygordon, on Sunday, August 17, shortly after 9.35pm. One of the cars involved was abandoned near the scene, and three males took off on foot in the direction of the Crossroads. […]


Vintage Tractor Run and show on Sunday


THE annual Finn Valley Vintage Tractor Run and Static Show will take place this coming weekend. The event will again be held at the Red Hughs GAA grounds on Sunday, August 10, at Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon (F93YR89) with all monies raised going to local charities. Registration begins at 12 noon (€20 per tractor) and the […]


Man jailed for four years for ‘terrifying’ attack on partner
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A 35 year old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment following what a Judge described as a “terrifying” attack on his partner. Christopher Rice left the injured party finding it difficult to breath during the assault which took place in the home they shared. The accused, with an address at Forest Park, Killygordon, […]