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John Con wins Con Sean for second time Fifty eight players took part in the fourteenth Con Sean darts singes tournament held in the Bridge Bar, Carrick on Saturday 21st January, with holder John Flood...
via thejournal.ie EARTHQUAKES ARE QUITE common and frequent in Ireland despite the country not sitting on any major fault lines. And not only is the island susceptible to earthquakes, Ireland has been hit by tsunamis in the past – and could be again. Following a minor earthquake in Donegal this week, TheJournal.ie got in touch with the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN) to ask what is the actual threat to Ireland from seismic activity. Speaking to us, the INSN advised that not only do earthquakes occur...
via donegaldaily.com A Donegal knitwear company has won the prestigious ‘Exporter of the Year’ award at the Showcase 2012 creative expo. Kilcar company, Fisherman Out Ireland, has been shipping garments around the world for over a decade. The company manufactures knitwear in simple, contemporary designs with clever details. They use 100% natural yarns to create all their authentic knits. The coveted ‘Exporter of the Year’award is designed to give recognition to Irish exporting companies which provide a top class...
The next Country Market is on Saturday 28th January. From 11.00am till 1.00pm. In the Old School in Carrick. New members are most welcome, and membership for the year is €25! Contact Marion 0866063923 or Liam 0749730065 for further details. via facebook.com
Michael Gallagher, known as Mickey, Doonan, Donegal Town, and Carrick. Remains reposing at his residence at Doonan, and will be removed this evening at 6pm to St Columba’s Church, Carrick. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. via oceanfm.ie
The Health Service Executive is to review the circumstances surrounding the death of an 87-year-old man in Killybegs, Co Donegal last Friday. Paddy Keeney went missing from Killybegs Community Hospital on Friday morning. His body was found near the pier at around 4.30pm that afternoon and his funeral took place in Killybegs today. The funeral also took place of Michael McIntyre of Malin Beg, Glencolmcille, whose body was also found near the pier during the search for Mr Keeney. Gardaí say both deaths were accidental...
via zero74.com Dick Whittington and his Cat currently on in the Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny Photos by Ciaran Cunningham
via joe.ie A new motoring survey has found that drivers in Donegal are the most likely to pull over and help a fellow driver in need. But motorists from Kildare and Meath might want to look away now...
Reposing at his residence from 8pm this Saturday evening. Removal from his residence on Monday morning for 11am Funeral Mass in St Columba's Church, Cashel. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Date published: Saturday, January 21, 2012 via rip.ie