THE third annual Slí Cholmcille Walking Pilgrimage/Retreat has taken place, and was a resounding success. Initiated in 2022 by Fr Brendan Mc Manus SJ, this year’s Walking Pilgrimage / Retreat was led by Jim Deeds, an experienced and inspiring spiritual guide. This year’s pilgrimage/retreat took place from July 21 to July 28. Advertisement Twenty participants embarked on […]
Elaine completes her 250th consecutive day of sea swimming
By Eoin McGarvey A well-known Rosses woman entered the water at the Boatstrand, Carrickfin on Sunday afternoon for the 250th consecutive day of sea swimming. Pharmacy manager Elaine Boyle O’Donnell, a Mullaghduff native but Ranafast resident, has been involved in sea water swimming for a few years now, having taken it up during the covid […]
Dungloe and the Rosses tourism brochure launched
A REVISED edition of the Dungloe and a Rosses tourism brochure was launched in Ionad Teampall Cróine in Dungloe last Wednesday night by Pat the Cope Gallagher. The 50-page bi-lingual full colour brochure gives a great insight into tourism, accommodation, activities, festivals, events, and many other Rosses related services and activities. It follows on from […]
Special night for Vincent Bonner
ONE of Donegal greatest rally drivers, Rosses man Vincent Bonner was honoured at a very special ‘This is your life’ on Saturday night at The Stables, Motorsport Museum in Frosses. Donnagh Kelly hosted a brilliant night for one of his rallying heroes at his private motorsport museum located in the hills of Donegal. Kevin Glendinning […]
Keadue dentist retires from Edinburgh practice
After more than four decades behind the big chair, Keadue dentist, Dr. Paddy Ferry knows the drill better than most. Now his patients at Leith Walk Dental Practice in Edinburgh are bracing themselves for a big change in their lives as he retires following over forty-five successful years. Paddy studied dentistry at UCD in Dublin […]
Great turnout for Gemma’s Legacy of Hope dip
THERE was a great turnout for the first face-to-face annual New Year’s dip in aid of Gemma’s Legacy of Hope on Sunday. Swimmers braved the cold water at the Keadue Blockyard at 1pm to raise funds for the community counselling service which covers the Rosses and Fintown areas. The organisers thanked everyone who took part […]
Boil Water Notice remains for the Rosses and Gweedore
Irish Water reminds customers on the Rosses Regional Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice remains in place. The areas affected by the Boil Water Notice include Crolly, Loughanure, Annagry, Kinncasslagh, Burtonport, Dungloe, Gweedore, Gola Island, Inishfree Island and all areas and group water schemes supplied by Crolly Water Treatment Plant. The notice was […]
Boil Water Notice issued for customers supplied by Rosses Regional Public Water Supply
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Donegal County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Rosses Regional Public Water Supply with immediate effect. The notice, arising out of operational and mechanical issues at Crolly Water Treatment Plant caused by the freezing weather conditions, has been put […]
Fifty reasons to smile in a pandemic
A Letterkenny couple will have a quiet celebration to mark their golden wedding anniversary at home today, Saturday. Eddie and Catherine Taggart, Thorn Road, had planned big celebrations with their three daughters, their husbands and ten grandchildren but like many, they have had to be paused due to the pandemic. While they will be physically […]
Root of Cope’s defeat lay in Dungloe area
“THE people of Dungloe didn’t vote to keep a TD in the town. The people of the Rosses voted to close the TDs office – plain and simple”