TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin has vowed that those responsible for the murder of Private Seán Rooney from Newtowncunningham will be brought to justice. The 24-year-old UN peacekeeper was killed on active service in the Lebanon in December 2022. He had been serving in Lebanon for the second time on peacekeeping duty with the United Nations when […]
Road closed at Newtowncunningam following traffic collision
Motorists driving on the main Letterkenny to Derry road are advised to take caution following a collision at Newtowncunningham this morning. Gardaí say a section of the road has been temporarily closed and diversions are in place. According to a Garda spokesperson: “A road traffic collision occurred at Killyverry, Newtowncunningham (on the N13) a short […]
Church of All Saints in Newtown celebrate their 25th anniversary
By Dionne Meehan HUNDREDS gathered in Newtowncunningham last Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Church of All Saints. Officially opened on April 11, 1999, the new building replaced an older church on the site which was built in 1810. Advertisement Present at Thursday’s celebration was main celebrant Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, St Eunan’s Cathedral. […]
Special birthday celebrations for Mary Devlin
Congratulations and best wishes to Mary Devlin, Beechwood St, Derry and formerly Newtowncunningham who celebrated her 80th birthday last weekend at a party in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana. A brilliant night was had by all, music, dancing, singing and lots of fun. Mary entertained her guests singing her signature tune ‘Lipstick on your Collar.’ […]
Overwhelming support for Newtown Tractor Run
By Dionne Meehan AN EMERGENCY Tractor Run in Newtowncunningham received overwhelming support at the weekend. The Tractor Run was organised to assist three Newtowncunningham families whose homes were struck by lightning during last month’s Storm Isha. Advertisement From electrical damage to serious structural damage, these families are now left picking up the pieces. With hundreds turning […]
Refurb of old Newton Health Centre
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM Cllr Paul Canning this week welcomed the bringing back into use of the old Health Centre in the village. Renovations works are currently being carried out at the building which is located towards the northern end near the Garda Station. According to the HSE the building will be used as an administration hub for […]
Huge support for mother diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
OVER €20,000 has been raised in the space of four days for a Newtowncunningham woman battling Motor Neurone Disease. Originally from Sligo, Olivia Robb’s diagnosis has led to significant and immediate challenges for her family, emotionally, practically and financially. Working as a member of staff in Penneys, Letterkenny for the past 30 years, Olivia’s vibrant personality […]
Community rallies after lightning strike in Newtown
By Diarmaid Doherty The newly formed committee elected to oversee a fundraising campaign for the families impacted by last week’s lightning strike in Newtowncunningham met for the first time on Sunday. It follows a public meeting held in the town on Friday night which attracted an attendance of around 160 people. Advertisement The campaign organiser, […]
Fundraiser to help those affected by Newtown lightning strike
By Dionne Meehan THE tight-knit community of Newtowncunningham are uniting together to set up a fundraising campaign in light of the recent devastating lightning strike. This comes after three houses, situated half a metre apart, were damaged when a bolt of lightning struck on Monday as a result of Storm Isha. Advertisement Urging everyone to […]