Council meeting adjourned to pay respect to late Councillor


By Róise Collins A meeting of the Donegal County Council has been adjourned for 39 minutes in a tribute to the late former Councillor Séamus Rodgers. Séamus who dedicated 39 years representing the people of west Donegal was laid to rest on Saturday morning in his home town of Annagry. Advertisement As well as a politician […]

Former councillor laid to rest


By Róise Collins FORMER Donegal County Councillor Séamus Rodgers has been fondly remembered for his decades of service within his community. The Annagry native died on Wednesday evening in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Advertisement Séamus dedicated decades of his 90 years representing the people of west Donegal. As well as a politician he […]

Death occurs of former county councillor Séamus Rodgers


As Donegal prepares itself to go to the polls next week in the General Election, there is sadness in the county today at the news of the death of a man who gave much of his life to local politics. Former Donegal County Councillor Séamus Rodgers passed away last evening at the age of 90. […]

Politics, perseverance, personal loss and optimism


Seamus Rodgers retains a keen political intellect, effortlessly maneuvering through a labyrinth of names, dates, and events with a precision that would put men half his age to shame. Born on January 22, 1934, Seamus celebrated his 90th birthday just last month. The Rosses has long reaped the rewards of his unwavering commitment to selfless […]