By Dionne Meehan FOR the last 12 years, the Hughes family from Lifford have been donating toys every Christmas to Crumlin Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House in memory of their baby son Ollie. And this year, they are anticipating their biggest donation yet. Advertisement Born in 2010 to Michelle and Conor Hughes, it […]
Elation as Riverine Project receives €16.7m funding windfall
By Paul McElwee THE Riverine Project, which will see the landscapes of Lifford and Strabane irrevocably transformed, can finally begin after Peace Plus funding to the tune of €16.7m was announced by the Special EU Programmes on Monday. The project is a joint venture between Donegal County Council, the lead partner, and Derry City and […]
Lifford trad musicians honoured with Alley event
by Paul McElwee TRAD music lovers from both sides of the border descended on the Alley Theatre to celebrate the musical lives of two of Lifford’s finest musicians. John and Sheila McElhinney, both huge traditional music lovers, have been credited with quietly reviving and promoting traditional Irish music and song in the Lifford area for many years, doing so […]
Lifford doctor honoured in new portrait collection
By Rebecca Crockett A LIFFORD doctor has been recognised for her contribution to healthcare through a prestigious new portrait collection in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Dr Anne Kilgallen is one of six fellows of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) to receive portraits from the institution. She is a retired […]
Donegal Council highlights demand for Affordable Purchase Scheme but income levels raise viability concerns
A special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council took place in the County House, Lifford today, where members discussed the pressing issue of affordable housing in the county. The key point raised during the meeting was the significant demand for a Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, which has yet to be introduced in Donegal. Liam […]
Lifford lotto winner told to go to Wales for winnings
by Emmet McElhatton A LIFFORD man whose lottery ticket landed him an £800 prize has been told he will have to travel to Wales if he wants to collect his winnings. Kieran Gallagher was in Strabane on July 13 when he decided to try his luck in a local shop. Advertisement “I bought a lotto ticket […]
Major power outage leaves over 4,000 without electricity in Lifford
More than 4,000 homes and businesses in the Rossgeir area of Lifford were plunged into darkness this morning due to a significant power outage. The fault was reported at 6:42 a.m., with initial estimates targeting restoration by 7:45 a.m. Advertisement However, according to the ESB Power Check website, 102 customers remain affected as repair […]
All-Ireland success for Lifford musician
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 […]