by Louise Doyle PLANS for an extension to an existing caravan park in Portnablagh have been refused by Donegal County Council over flooding concerns. Applicant Shaun Moffitt lodged plans in June to provide 22 additional caravan pitches and open space kick-about area in Johnston’s Caravan Park, Marblehill and Clonmass, Portnablagh. Advertisement Plans comprised removal of […]
Death occurs of Gaoth Dobhair nun who spent much of her life in the Far East
MOVING tributes have been paid to Gaoth Dobhair nun, Sr Brid Gallagher following her recent passing in the Lake House Nursing Home in Portnablagh. Sr Brid (Sr. Joseph de St. Brendan), a much loved and inspiring member of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and seen by all as a beacon of light and hope to […]
Inspirational Sarah Doherty celebrates her 106th birthday
CELEBRATIONS took place in Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh on Saturday last when Sarah Doherty from Kinnelargey in Downings celebrated her 106th birthday. Sarah was joined for her birthday celebrations by her two daughters Nuala and Mary Josephine, family and friends, as well as the staff from Lake House Nursing Home to celebrate this momentous milestone. Advertisement […]
Portnablagh nursing home residents to sing in national music performance
PORTNABLAGH nursing home residents will participate in a special national music performance to mark Nursing Homes Week 2023. The Music Speaks broadcast, to take place Monday, August 21, will encompass performances from over 100 nursing home residents from over 30 nursing homes. The broadcast will feature residents from Lake House Nursing Home in Portnablagh. Supported […]
Special birthday as Sarah turns 105
CELEBRATIONS took place in the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh on Thursday last as Sarah Doherty, formerly of Kinnelargy Downings, celebrated her 105th birthday. She was joined for the celebrations by her two daughters, Nuala and Mary Josephine, along with family and friends who, with Covid restrictions now fully lifted at the nursing home, were able […]
Plans for micro brewery given the green light
PORTNABLAGH is to have a micro brewery after plans were given the go-ahead by Donegal County Council. Applicant Anna McElhinney lodged proposals with the local authority in March of this year for the change of use from a garage to micro brewery in Rockhill, Portnablagh, for manufacturing and distribution/sale. Proposals also included the demolition/rebuilding the […]
Man dies after two-car collision outside Creeslough
A TEENAGER has died following a two-car collision on the N56 between Creeslough and Portnablagh last night.The incident happened at around 9.30pm and the 19-year-old man, who was a passenger in one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car and another passenger, both men in their 20s, were […]
Togetherness is..running twelve half marathons together
The couple, who raised the money by running twelve half-marathons this week presented a cheque for €4,263.73 to the staff of the Neo Natal Unit in LUH
Family in plea not to move uncle (103) from Falcarragh nursing home
THE family of a 103-year-old Cloughaneely man is pleading with the Health Service Executive (HSE) not to transfer their uncle from his nursing home in Falcarragh.