GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses following last week’s fatal road traffic collision in St Johnston. Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the village of St. Johnston, on Friday, August 30. A garda spokesperson said: “Shortly after 2 pm., gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for woman who died in St. Johnston traffic collision
THE funeral arrangements have been confirmed for Patricia McBrearty from St. Johnston who died in a road traffic collision in the village on Friday. Ms McBrearty, who was in her 80s, was struck by a lorry on Church Street shortly after lunchtime. She was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. Her death […]
Man (20s) arrested following attempted arson and criminal damage in St Johnston
By Dionne Meehan A MAN (20s) has been arrested following a number of attempted criminal damage and arson incidents in St Johnston. These incidents occurred last night, Wednesday, August 28. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “At approximately 9.45pm last night, Wednesday Gardaí received reports of criminal damage to a property in St. Johnston, Co. Donegal. […]
Cheque presentation towards church sound system
A cheque presentation took place in Maggies Tavern in St. Johnston of the funds raised from a charity barbecue in aid of the sound system for St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston. Fr Philip Kemmy and Fr Martin Cunningham were there to collect the cheque for €4,400 – a wonderful effort indeed. It was the latest […]
Donegal woman is a finalist in brown bread competition
ST Johnston woman Maureen McLaughlin is through to the finals of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition. Maureen is a member of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association Donegal Federation. She is one of eight finalists in the competition which will be judged at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska in County Laois from September 17 to 19. […]
Car seized and driver arrested in St Johnston
Members were conducting a checkpoint in the St. Johnston area last night when the driver failed a roadside breath test.
‘I honestly wouldn’t take my sight back’ – St Johnston’s Jackie McBrearty
BY JEROME HUGHES MORE than 2,000 people in Donegal are living with a serious eye condition, and a large group of those affected will travel to Dublin this weekend for a major international conference. The event brings together scientists, clinicians, patient advocates and people with a vision impairment from around the world in an effort […]
Over €440,000 raised for charity – Maggies Fundraising Committees honoured by council
A community fundraising group who have raised in the region of €440,000 for a host of local charities were honoured at a special reception at the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District this week. ‘Maggies Fundraising Committees’ – a group of people who have organised charity events from Maggie’s Tavern in St. Johnston, have helped raise much needed […]
Official recognition for Donegal pub that has raised €400,000 for charity
A St Johnston pub that has raised approximately €400,000 for worthy causes will be formally recognised later this month during a Civic Reception in Lifford hosted by Donegal County Council. Established in 1919, Maggies Tavern is now run by Maggie’s niece, Alice Lynch. The family-run pub has served as a focal point for numerous fundraising […]
Medic gains valuable insight into pioneering spine treatment
By Kate Heaney A YOUNG woman from St Johnston has just returned to her medical studies in Aberdeen having seen first hand the world’s most advanced nano endoscopic (ultra small) spine procedures in the world. Kellie McClafferty (23) will graduate next month as a medical doctor from the University of Aberdeen. Advertisement She is the […]