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 […]
Civic reception tomorrow to mark 100 years in Council for Blaney family
A CIVIC reception marking 100 years of the Blaney family’s continued representation on Donegal County Council will take place tomorrow. The family is extending an open invitation to everyone to attend the significant milestone event, which will be held in Council Chamber, Lifford, at 3pm. This is the highest honour that the Council can bestow on […]
Glass bottles are thrown at vehicle
Gardaí are investigating two incidents of criminal damage that occurred in the Lifford area at the weekend. A driver was travelling at The Haw, Lifford on the N15, going towards Lifford from the Castlefin direction, at approximately 9.15pm on Saturday, June 21 when an oncoming car, a brown coloured Lexus showed down and a male […]
Lifford launch of new book published in three languages
DONEGAL County Library Service are delighted to announce the publication of a new book inspired by the Strabane writer Flann O’Brien by students in schools in Donegal and Tyrone that features writing in Irish, English and Ulster Scots. The book, ‘Abhainn Burn River’, was developed in writing workshops by children from Castletown NS, Lifford NS, […]
Veronica’s ‘Donegal Sands’ brings coastline to canvas
By Connie Duffy THERE’S something truly special stirring in the heart of Donegal’s art scene this summer. Celebrated local artist Veronica Maguire returns with her sixth solo exhibition, Donegal Sands, a dazzling homage to the county’s most captivating beaches – each painting as vibrant, textured, and alive as the coastline itself. Advertisement Running between Friday, […]
Lifford officially twinned with Simancas thanks to Red Hugh connection
By Paul McElwee THE chairman of the Red Hugh O’Donnell Association has hailed news that the Irish chieftain’s birthplace of Lifford has now officially been twinned with the Spanish town of Simancas where he is laid to rest. Eddie Crawford was speaking after the Mayor of Simancas recently officially signed documents to rubber-stamp the agreement. […]
Gardaí ‘Go Purple’ to support domestic violence services
Today is #GoPurpleDay! Go Purple Day aims to support survivors, raise awareness and create a culture of zero tolerance for all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Gardaí across the Division will be wearing a purple ribbon on their uniform today in support of local domestic violence services and in support of victims of […]
Woman who died in weekend collision was on way to her birthday party
By Diarmaid Doherty THE Donegal woman who died in a fatal road collision near Omagh on Saturday had been on her way to Dublin to celebrate her birthday with her daughter. Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley from Lifford would have turned 83 on Tuesday. Advertisement She lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday on the […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Lifford woman who died in Tyrone collision
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the Donegal woman who died following a fatal road collision near Omagh over the weekend. 82-year-old Bernadette Cranley (pictured) from Lifford lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday. Her funeral Mass will take place at St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford on Thursday afternoon. Advertisement Police confirmed […]