By Eoin McGarvey NÉILLIDH Phaidí Boyle would have easily come to mind to anyone walking past Teach Niall Ó Dónaill in Loch an Iúir last Sunday afternoon as the sound of various musical instruments filled the frosty air. Musicians, friends, relatives and neighbours came together to remember the late great Mín Doire na Slua musician, […]
Councillor calls for traffic calming measures at West Donegal schools
A West Donegal councillor has raised concerns over road safety issues outside several local schools and has called for immediate traffic calming measures and safety works to prevent accidents. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig highlighted the growing issue of speeding outside Scoil Adhamhnáin in Luinnigh, situated next to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. He said the […]
Irish college speaks out against online posts
AN Irish language college in west Donegal has said it is seeking legal advice after “shameful” images were shared online promoting a public meeting in the building. The images, which appear to be created using Artificial Intelligence, show two armed and masked men outside Coláiste Mhuire in Loch an Iúir. The images were being used to promote […]
Gardaí investigating early morning fire to vehicles in Loch an Iúir
Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage which took place at a house in Loch an Iúir early this morning. At approximately 5.10am on Friday, October 10, a van and a car parked at a house were set on fire. A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested in connection with this investigation […]
Coláiste Mhuire pays tribute to quad bike accident victim
THE young teenager who died following a quad bike accident in Killeavy in County Armagh was known in Loughanure. Tiarnán Trainor (13) died in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast at the weekend, as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Tiarnán attended Coláiste Mhuire, Loch an Iúir last summer, staying with the Bloe family, […]
Mother describes coping with death of son (9)
A pupil in Scoil Eoin Pól, Loch an Iúir, Erin died on October 4, 2008. He was nine years old.
St Eunan’s College through to Loch an Iúir final
St Eunan’s College manager Gary McDaid says the pain of defeat in last year’s Corn Colmcille Final is motivating his team to go one better this term and win the Loch an Iúir Cup. Last year, when the side were just first years, they lost out by a goal to St Columb’s in the final. […]
Popular adopted son of West Donegal Conall takes on a new challenge
A NEW lifestyle programme co-produced by a Falcarragh native and starring two well-known Irish language presenters hits our television screens this Thursday night.