THE PEACEFUL death took place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Colette McDonagh (née Gallagher), 64 The Gardens, Ballymacool Woods, Letterkenny. A much loved neighbour and friend, Colette has been remembered as a loyal and committed friend to many. Her funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, October 3, at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny where Monsignor […]
Sadness following death of Jean Devenney, Letterkenny
THE funeral took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning of Jean Devenney, where only recently, Jean and her husband Jimmy had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary among family and friends. Jean passed away peacefully on Monday at her home at 13 Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was […]
Birthday celebrations as Jim Houston turns 90
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A big happy birthday is sent to Jim Houston on his 90th birthday. Jim was rightly the centre of attention at a special birthday celebration held after Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Tuesday morning. He was joined by family members and friends as the candles were lit on his birthday cake in the cathedral’s […]
Letterkenny’s famous cathedral is celebrating 125 years
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By Paul Bradley You can’t spend long in Letterkenny without coming across the name of the town’s patron saint, Eunan (or Adomnán). But it’s probably fair to say we’re a bit vague these days on who he was and what he did. But in his day he was more than just a local figure, being […]
Unique Living History event will bring St Eunan’s Cathedral to life
LETTERKENNY’S St. Eunan’s Cathedral will become a stage for local history this Culture Night, as Elusive Theatre presents a unique Living History walking tour celebrating the building’s 125-year story on Friday, September 18. The Ghosts of Saint Eunan’s Cathedral, with a script by Kieran Kelly, will take place at 6.15pm and 7.30pm, with each tour […]
A step into the past in ‘eye-opening’ tour of cathedral
MEMBERS of County Donegal Historical Society had their first Field Day of the summer on Sunday last when they were given a tour of the extraordinary Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba in Letterkenny. Hugh and Elizabeth McCauley were guides for the day. They took society members around the many remarkable features of a […]
The late Eunan Doherty remembered for his great faith
THE recent death of Eunan Doherty, 15 McNeely Villas, Letterkenny, has brought great sadness to all those who knew him. Eunan passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. His Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, celebrated by Fr Damien Nejad. Advertisement Eunan grew up at 5 Ballymacool […]
A special celebration of faith, perseverance and of hope
By Paddy Walsh FROM humble and impoverished surroundings it spires its way to the heavens. And 125 years following the dedication of St. Eunan’s Cathedral, described by Bishop Niall Coll as a “magnificent temple”, Letterkenny’s most iconic feature marked the anniversary with a number of celebrations over the weekend. Advertisement It was, said the Bishop, […]
O’Donnell family thank community following 40th anniversary events
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A REMEMBERANCE Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny last month to mark the 40th anniversary of the O’Donnell fire tragedy. Joe and Angela O’Donnell lost four children in the blaze which engulfed their home at 65 Ard O’Donnell on Saturday morning, April 26, 1986. The children who died were Sharon (14), Joanne (12), […]
Remembrance Mass on 40th anniversary of O’Donnell family tragedy
FAMILY members and friends are preparing to gather in St Eunan’s Cathedral for a Remembrance Mass to mark the 40th anniversary of the Letterkenny fire tragedy. Joe and Angela O’Donnell lost four children in the blaze which engulfed their home at 65 Ard O’Donnell on Saturday morning, April 26, 1986 while Noreen O’Donnell (25), daughter of […]