A TALENTED young musician from Lifford has had a year of success on her piano accordion and topped it off with a third-placed finish at the All-Ireland Fleadh. Jessica O’Donnell’s success began when she won the U-12 Piano Accordion at the Ulster Fleadh, Dromore back in July and then qualified for the All-Ireland for the […]
Celebrating 30 years of Lifford Old Courthouse
SPECIAL celebrations this month will mark 30 years of history, culture and entertainment at Lifford Old Courthouse. Lifford Old Courthouse was built in 1746 and served as both a courthouse and county gaol. It ceased to operate as a Courthouse in 1938 and from that time was partially used by Donegal County Council and gradually the building […]
Mayor hosts special reception for Gabriel Dolan
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Lilian Barr, held a special reception on Wednesday in the Guildhall for well known Lifford businessman Gabriel Dolan. The reception was organised in recognition of Gabriel’s significant contribution over the years to the Strabane/Lifford Business Community. Gabriel was joined at the special ceremony in the Mayor’s […]
Death of well-known ‘Big Issue’ seller
A LIFFORD native who became well-known for selling copies of ‘Ireland’s Big Issue’ in towns across the border counties has died. Noel McAuley, formerly of Glencush in Lifford, but residing at St Ann’s Terrace in Sligo, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 23. Launched in 1991, ‘The Big Issue’ is sold throughout Ireland and the UK by […]
Council outlines housing plans for next two years
by Kate Heaney SOME 1,153 houses are scheduled to be built in Donegal between now and 2026. County councillors have been advised of the number of social houses planned for the county up to 2026, be it by acquisition of existing houses or through turn key purchases. Advertisement Land (s) to be purchased or already […]
A special night for Maisie at Lifford Greyhound Stadium
LIFFORD Greyhound Stadium played host to a special night of racing on Sunday with the biggest crowd of the year in attendance for the Maisie Simpson gala fundraising event. Castlefinn teenager Maisie has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and is attending Crumlin Hospital in Dublin for chemotherapy treatment. The local community has really rallied around her, […]
Lifford road remains closed following single vehicle collision
By Dionne Meehan A SECTION of the Lifford road remains closed and local diversions are in place following a single vehicle collision this morning. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a single vehicle road traffic incident involving a truck on the Lifford road. Advertisement The incident happened at approximately 9am this […]
“Her family was her greatest love”- Funeral takes place of Gillian Gallagher-Lynch
By Dionne Meehan THE FUNERAL took place in Lifford on Thursday of Gillian Gallagher-Lynch, Tober, Ballindrait, Lifford. The mum-of-one and owner of Blades Barbers Elite in Letterkenny died suddenly on Friday, June 7. Advertisement Requiem Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning, June 13 in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford, followed by burial in the adjoining […]
Convicted rapist refused bail for alleged ‘sinister’ stalking of woman
A convicted rapist awaiting trial for similar matters has been remanded in custody after allegedly stalking a woman by “pursuing her over a number of days, culminating in him arriving at her home.” Desmond Leitch (36) whose address was given as Castlefin, Lifford is accused of engaging in conduct amounting to harassment and stalking of the complainant between […]
Local elections: 91 candidates to fight for 37 council seats
THE current Donegal County Council members held their last Plenary meeting on Monday in Lifford, as some 91 candidates have now registered to stand in the June 7 Local Elections in the hope of securing one of the 37 seats. The breakdown of the number of candidates standing in each Municipal District are as follows: […]