The funeral of renowned Donegal bagpiper Alec Browne takes place today on Arranmore island. Hundreds are expected to bid a…
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Funeral arrangements for much-loved hotelier, Seán McElwee
by Staff Writer 2 years agoPopular hotel manager Seán McElwee will be laid to rest in Donegal this Monday. Mr McElwee, the General Manager of…
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Tributes pour in following sad passing of much-loved Letterkenny woman, Ciara Ferry
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThere is a deep sadness in Letterkenny and Belfast communities following the passing of gifted sportswoman Ciara Ferry. Ciara died…
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Sadness at sudden passing of well-known Donegal piper Alec Brown
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThere is much sadness across music circles in Donegal following the sudden death of well-known bagpiper Alec Brown. Mr Brown,…
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The funeral for Strabane schoolgirl Holly Gormley will be held in Lifford this week. Holly, a much-adored 11-year-old, passed away…
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Sadness at passing of former Highland Radio presenter Danny Sharkey
by Staff Writer 2 years agoFormer Highland Radio presenter Danny Sharkey has passed away. Mr Sharkey, of Elaghbeg, Burnfoot, was also the former Principal of…
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Funeral details confirmed for popular Donegal man, Jim Quinn
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe funeral for Michael Jim Quinn, of Rossbracken Letterkenny and formerly of Backhill Buncrana, will take place this Wednesday, July…
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Inishowen mourns the sudden death of local legend Jim Quinn
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThere is shock and sadness in the Inishowen area and beyond following the sudden death of Jim Quinn. Michael Jim…
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Death announced of framed former nightclub owner, Frank Shortt
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe death has been announced of wrongly convicted former nightclub owner, Frank Shortt. He was 88. The Inishowen publican was…
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Updated: 2.20pm Tributes have been paid to Fr Carlo Centra of Fahan, who passed away peacefully on Saturday. Fr. Centra,…
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Twin Towns mourns loss of a MacCumhaill’s great, Bernard Laverty
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe Twin Towns are in mourning of a GAA great, Bernard Laverty, Cappry, Ballybofey. Bernard (85) is a member of…
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Deep sadness following passing of Donegal businessman, Fintan Callaghan
by Staff Writer 2 years agoCondolences have been shared from across Donegal and beyond following the death of Inishowen businessman, Fintan Callaghan. Mr Callaghan, the…
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Deep sadness at passing of Donegal sportsman Declan Barr
by Staff Writer 2 years agoTributes are pouring in following the sad passing of Declan (Decky) Barr of Ballintra. Declan died peacefully on Sunday, surrounded…
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Huge sadness at passing of one of Donegal’s oldest citizens
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe sad passing has been announced of Donegal woman Maggie Maguire at the remarkable age of 107. Ms Maguire, of…
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Funeral hears how Barbara Grimes poured everything into her life and family
by Staff Writer 2 years agoLetterkenny woman Barbara Grimes poured everything she had into her life and into her family, her funeral has heard. Mrs…
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There is much sadness across Letterkenny and beyond following the death of Barbara Grimes (nee Herrity). Barbara was the wife…
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Adored rally driver Craig Breen to be laid to rest this Tuesday
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoIrish rally driver Craig Breen will be laid to rest tomorrow in his hometown of Ferrybank, Co. Waterford. Tributes are…
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Sadness at passing of one of Donegal’s true characters Seamus Tinney
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe community of Castelfinn and the GAA family across Donegal are in mourning following the passing of Seamus Tinney. Described…
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Sadness at death of renowned painter and sculptor who made Donegal her home
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe painter and sculptor Deborah Brown has died aged 95. Born in Belfast with a childhood spent in Cushendun, Co…
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Highly respected undertaker to be laid to rest this afternoon
by Staff Writer 2 years agoHighly respected funeral director, Ernie Gibson, will be laid to rest in his native Convoy this afternoon. The late Mr…