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Battle of Pettigo statue repaired in time for Easter Commemoration

South Donegal County Councillor Michael McMahon says that he is delighted that the memorial statue to those that died in the Battle of Pettigo, back in 1922, will be ready for the annual commemoration service there on Easter Monday. The battle took ...

15 Apr 2022 at 14:33

Local News

McHugh's Miscellany: After Battle of Pettigo/Belleek British held part of Donegal

These were tense days in the not so merry month of May, back in Donegal 100 years ago. Tír Chonaill was tentatively wedged between the War of Independence and the Irish Civil war. This, after a General election had been called on May 19 by the ...

26 May 2022 at 15:40

Features

Donegal Life - Gerry McLaughlin's poetry celebrates 'family and the familiar'

Gerry McLaughlin’s debut poetry collection The Breed of Me is a real gem for those who know and love the people and places that are recalled on its pages. But the real magic of Gerry’s writing is the connection that readers feel, even if they ...

24 Apr 2022 at 18:00

South Donegal

Centenary of Belleek and Pettigo Battles remembered

The Termon complex in Pettigo was packed to capacity earlier today, as a significant series of events, which occurred between the War of Independence and the Irish Civil war, one hundred years ago was marked by a number of historical ...

28 May 2022 at 20:46

Local News

Footpath needed on busy national road in Donegal as a matter of urgency

A Donegal councillor is calling for urgent safety measures including a footpath to be placed on a busy national route in Donegal. Cllr Michael McMahon (SF) put down the following motion at a meeting of the Municipal District (MD) of ...

05 Jan 2022 at 18:45

South Donegal

Battle of Pettigo/Belleek cross border centenary commemorative event

A special commemorative centenary event will take place on May 28 to remember a significant battle which took place on the Donegal/Fermanagh border, one hundred year ago. The Battle of Pettigo/Belleek, took place along the ...

12 May 2022 at 11:51

Pictures & Videos

A great night of verse, song and camaraderie at launch of poetry collection

There was a great air of bonhomie in Rockfield Community Centre as family and friends from all over Ireland gathered for the launch of Gerry McLaughlin's debut poetry collection. The Donegal writer was joined by a diverse ...

02 May 2022 at 18:58

South Donegal

Repairs underway to burst water main in the Cloghore area

Repairs to a burst water main are taking place in the Cloghore area. Uisce Éireann says the work may cause supply disruptions to Rockfield, Belleek Road, Cloghore and surrounding areas. The utility says it expects works ...

13 May 2023 at 13:02

Features

Column: Mass in Irish, a strange Rubix cube, and being allowed to break Lent

It’s funny the things that stick in your mind, and the weird associations you develop as a result. I can’t think of St Patrick’s Day without remembering an impossible Rubix Cube that I owned for years - up until ...

16 Mar 2023 at 18:47

South Donegal

Gallery: Belleek St Patrick's Day parade a resounding success

For the good intentioned in south Donegal, it was simple. You nip across the border, head to the St Patrick's Day parade in Belleek for the 1pm start, jaunt into Ballyshannon for the 2pm parade and then head ...

19 Mar 2023 at 13:12

South Donegal

Ballyshannon-Belleek walkway project “moving in the right direction” hope expressed

A Ballyshannon county councillor has expressed hope that an environmental walkway project that would see a greenway and cycleway between Ballyshannon and Belleek, and which had been “falling between two ...

31 Mar 2023 at 11:48

South Donegal

Belleek looks forward to Saint Patrick's Day

All roads lead to the border town of Belleek this St Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 17, for the parade starting at 1pm followed by a guaranteed fun day for all the family. A small committee of ...

03 Mar 2024 at 13:59

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