by Paddy Walsh Hylda Culbert says she is “hanging up her Boots”! The popular Letterkenny woman has vacated her post at the Main Street branch of the Pharmacy and was the subject of a special retirement reception last Thursday where colleagues, family, friends and customers gathered to acknowledge her contribution to the store. Standing in front […]
Tributes paid to Dr James McDaid on his retirement
Dr James McDaid finished his last shift in Scally Medical Practice yesterday.
Tributes paid as Dara retires from Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union
A presentation function was held in Cúirt Hotel, Gaoth Dobhair on Saturday night to mark the retirement of Dara Uí Dhuibhir from Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union. Dara of Ard na gCeapairí, Derrybeg has retired after serving the company for 33 years, 23 of which were as Chief Executive and 10 years as a member of […]
Swaps laundry for golf after 50 years in business
LOCAL Dry Cleaner Samuel J Russell is looking forward to enjoying a well-deserved retirement after 50 years of business across Donegal. Samuel’s first job was with Cleanswell Dry Cleaning on the Main Street, Letterkenny, he had just finished school and was only 14 years old. The business moved to the Lower Main Street after it […]
Kerrykeel paramedic retires after 22 years service
WHEN hairdresser Eamon Coll spotted a job advert for a paramedic more than 20 years ago, he jumped at the chance to swap his scissors for a stethoscope. Eamon, from Kerrykeel, began his career in 2000, based initially in ambulance stations in Killybegs and Carndonagh before being transferred to Letterkenny. He worked for four years […]
Carrigart doctor reflects on thirty years in medicine
“The most important thing in my career has been Mevagh Day Centre for senior citizens.”
Hangs up overalls after 46 years in Letterkenny company
BONNAR Engineering Limited, based in the heart of Letterkenny, has bid a fond farewell to one of its longest serving employees who has has retired after more than 46 years working with the business. John Nesbitt, who lives in Figart, Raphoe, hung up his overalls having worked in the Neil T Blaney Road site since […]
Former Sergeant responds to Commissioner retiring
RETIRED Donegal Garda Sergeant Christy Galligan has responded to the retirement of Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan saying he was not surprised by her decision but at the length of time it took. Mr Galligan, Letterkenny, said: “If I had been in her position, which I wasn’t, I would have retired or resigned post haste. The […]
All-Ireland winners step away from the Donegal panel
Details of their departures were confirmed by team manager Rory Gallagher during a press briefing in Ballybofey this afternoon.