A DAY of celebration will take place in Lifford this weekend to mark the birthday of local Chieftain Red Hugh O’Donnell. On Saturday, October 25, Lifford will come alive with a full day of history, music, and heritage, featuring a packed schedule of events celebrating the town’s local hero. Joining the celebrations are Cllr Paul […]
Call for action on dredging issues in harbours
By Chris Ashmore AN INISHOWEN councillor has called for “immediate action” to be taken to ensure that dredging is undertaken to keep Donegal County Council controlled harbours free of silt in order to enable boats to berth at all tide levels. Currently the Council has an annual budget of €250,000 for dredging but there are various […]
Lifford singer Mickey Joe shines a light on Kitty O in new song
By Paul McElwee LIFFORD singer Mickey Joe Harte is using his musical talents to show support for Dublin pro-Palestine and trans activist Kitty O’Brien, who was recently injured during an incident with Berlin police. His new song, ‘Shine On Kitty O’, responds to pictures of Kitty O’Brien’s arrest, which show her being led away from […]
Intimidation accused suspected of involvement in serious Lifford attack
A COURT has heard that a man accused of leading a pub crawl of intimidation to issue warnings about drugs in Dungiven, is suspected to have been involved an attack in Lifford earlier this year. Charles Dooher, who is in his 20s, was left with life-threatening injuries after being attacked at his home on Coneyburrow […]
Slevin’s Pharmacy celebrate ten years at the heart of the community
THIS September marks a special milestone for Slevin’s Pharmacy, Lifford, as they proudly celebrate 10 years of serving the local community. Over the past decade, the pharmacy has become much more than a place to collect prescriptions, it has grown into a trusted hub for health advice, everyday essentials, and the warm, friendly service that […]
Water quality improvements on the way as works begin in Lifford
Uisce Éireann crews will be arriving in Lifford in the coming days, bringing with them the promise of an improved water quality for the local community. More than 1km of old cast iron water mains will be replaced along the N15 at The Haw, Lifford, by the end of the year, as as part of […]
Virtual power plant at former army barracks
By Róise Collins A VIRTUAL power plant has begun operating at the former army barracks in Lifford, offering energy resilience to Donegal County Council’s headquarters. The €1.5 million pilot initiative, funded under Interreg, works by connecting multiple small energy systems and operating them as a utility-scale power station to balance electricity demand and production locally. […]
Mahon’s Way to showcase Lifford on new series this Sunday
THIS coming Sunday, Mahon’s Way will travel to Lifford as part of their brand-new series on UTV. Exploring the rich veins of heritage, history and culture, Joe Mahon’s ongoing journey promises to leave no stone unturned in his quest for the quirky, the unusual and the ‘lesser spotted’ stories. This coming Sunday, September 14, at […]
Stunning agricultural opportunity for sale in Mulnagung, Lifford
A once-in-a-generation agricultural opportunity in the heart of Donegal ‘Cumberland Lodge’, Mulnagung, Lifford, is for sale in its entirety or three separate lots. Opportunities like this seldom come to the market. Nestled in the fertile lands of East Donegal, ‘Cumberland Lodge’ represents a rare and prestigious offering — a fully operational and meticulously maintained farm […]
Lifford woman embarks on legal journey with The Bar of Ireland
LIFFORD woman Alvena Sharma was among the first to take part in The Bar of Ireland’s recent inaugural Internship Programme. Alvena, who completed a Bachelor of Law at Trinity College Dublin, was one of four outstanding interns who were selected to take part in the two week imitative. The programme offered a unique opportunity for participants […]