By Dionne Meehan THREE people have been taken to hospital after a bus crashed into a field in Manorcunningham this morning. The Bus Éireann Expressway coach, which was operating Route 64, Sligo to Derry, veered off the road shortly after 10am this morning following a collision with a car. Advertisement A number of passengers were […]
A life well lived… Charlie Meehan turns 90
By Dionne Meehan CELEBRATIONS are already underway for Charlie Meehan who turns 90 on Sunday. From working in a flax mill, to contesting two local elections and battling cancer, the Manorcunningham man has lived an extraordinary life. Advertisement Last weekend he was in his element. He spent Saturday tuned into the radio to follow the early […]
Graduation success for Natasha McCollum
Natasha McCollum pictured following her recent graduation at ATU Donegal where she was conferred with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing. Natasha is a past pupil of the Royal and Prior School, Raphoe and is a daughter of Robert and Martina McCollum, Carrick, Manorcunningham. Well done Natasha – a wonderful achievement. If […]
Fundraising efforts to save Drumoghill chapel continue
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING calls have been reiterated this week in a bid to secure the future of a Donegal chapel. St Columba’s Church is a small chapel located 10 minutes outside Letterkenny in Drumoghill, Manorcunningham. Advertisement Considered by many as the “heart” of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and connected local community for almost 200 years, […]
Lucky escape as car leaves road and enters stream
By Dionne Meehan CONCERNS for the safety of motorists on the N14 have been reiterated after a car left the road and entered a stream in Manorcunningham. The single-vehicle collision occurred at Carrickballydooey on Thursday morning, October 3. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The collision involving a single vehicle occurred on the N14 at approximately 7am when […]
Uisce Éireann advises of planned outage for customers in Manorcunningham
Uisce Éireann is carrying out essential works to the water network in Manorcunningham on Wednesday, October 2. To facilitate these works, a water outage is necessary. The essential works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Leakage Reduction Programme and will strengthen the water supply network in Manorcunningham by reducing leakage and improving […]
Manor will go ‘Old Skool’ this weekend for charity
By Dionne Meehan ALL roads lead to Manorcunningham this weekend for Sallybrook Commercial Centre’s charity Old Skool Sunday. Kicking off at 12.30pm on Sunday, August 4, this event is guaranteed to be a great day out for the whole family. Advertisement On the day, those in attendance can view a wide range of vintage cars, […]
Class of ‘84 enjoy Drumoghill National School’s reunion
PAST pupils of Drumoghill National School pictured at a recent school reunion. It was the first time the group were together since they left the school 40 years ago. They are pictured with former teacher, Charlie Shiels who taught the group.
Local family raises over €8,000 for Manor Men’s Shed
By Dionne Meehan A MEMORIAL fundraiser set up to mark the first anniversary of a young man from Manorcunningham has raised a whopping €8033.59 for Manor Men’s Shed. P.J. McGinty was just 19-years-old when he passed away last April. Advertisement Remembered as a loveable, outgoing lad with a heart of gold, P.J.’s family planned some […]
N13 Dual Carriageway Lane Closures
A SECTION of the Dual Carriageway will be closed for a period of time this week while essential maintenance works are carried out. Lane closures will be in place on the N13 Dual Carraigeway between the Manorcunningham Roundabout and the Dry Arch Roundabout today, June 17 and June 18. Today, inbound lane closures began at […]