Sixth class students from Kilmacrennan NS got into the spirit of Easter, when they undertook in a unique science project which detailed the life cycle of a duck.  

Innovative sixth class teacher Ann-Marie Ferry decided on the informative project as part of a science project.  

The project was seasonal with Easter on the horizon when students began their assignment.

Ms.Ferry told Donegal Daily, “My class and I undertook a project on the Life Cycle of a Duck.

“We hatched our own ducklings using an incubator!

“The school has a very hands-on approach to teaching science and this is reflected in this project.

“Thankfully the pupils were very responsive towards the project and enjoyed learning about the Life Cycle of a Duck.   

“They all had great ‘Quack’, quipped Ms.Ferry.

Reiterating this approach towards Science, all classes in the school also participated in the Life Cycle of a Butterfly.

Below students from Ms.Ferry’s class outline everything that was involved in the project.

We, Sixth Class of Scoil Cholmcille, Kilmacrennan have started a project on the Life Cycle of a Duck.

Our teacher Ms. Ferry, brought in two incubators to school, an automatic incubate incubator which turns constantly and a manual incubator which we must rotate ourselves 45 degrees every 7-8 hours.  

Ducks 5 Together, the incubators hold around 34 eggs which were brought in by some of our peers.

When the eggs were brought in, they were placed in the incubator for 28 days.

They were kept at a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius and kept at a humidity of 40-50 %. The eggs are whitey-blue in colour.

After 28 days, there should be a few cracks on the eggs.

When they are about to hatch, they peck at the shell. This can sometimes take up to one day!

On the first day of April, (April Fool’s Day) we came into the classroom and heard a chirping noise. One of our ducks hatched prematurely!

We thought on some names and in the end we finally decided on the name, April.

April now lives in a spacious plastic container at the back of the class with air holes for it to breath.

April eats special duck feed and is also accompanied by a teddy bear with whom it sleeps with.

April is kept warm by an Infra-Red lamp and it has a bowl of water to drink from (even though April uses it for swimming in).

Sometimes we put it in a basin of water so it can swim in it and bathe in it.

We taught the younger pupils of the school about the life cycle of a duckling.

We had great fun presenting the PowerPoint Presentations.

The younger children, especially Junior Infants, enjoyed seeing and holding April.

We still have to wait for the other 33 eggs to hatch. They have not hatched yet, but there are a few cracks on most of the eggs.

When they hatch, we will find good homes for April and its brothers and sisters.

By Conor McFadden, Gráinne Russell, Jamie Grant and the rest of sixth class.

A fan of Donegal guitarist Rory Gallagher has spent €30,000 to buy his hero’s guitar – and bring it back to Ireland.

Co Antrim man Peter Drayne is a regular at the Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon and followed the musician and saw him play in the 70s in Dublin and Belfast.

And when Gallagher’s famous custom-made JS Berlin Legend guitar went under the hammer at an auction in England, Peter frantically called the auction house to make sure he was able to bid on it.

“I had to bring it (the guitar) back to Ireland,” said Peter.

“I used to see Rory in the Ulster Hall and then I started making this annual pilgrimage down to the National Stadium in Dublin in January every year to see him- he was just such an amazing performer and I’m so pleased to be able bring the guitar back to Ireland.

“I think guitars like this need to be preserved but they also need to be played and I’m hoping the guitar will be used on a regular basis,” said the owner of MITA records.

He found out about the auction just beforehand. Bidding started at €23,000 and Peter paid €30,370 for it.

Gallagher, who died in 1995 aged 47, had the guitar made three years before his death. It has the initials ‘RG’ on the 12th fret.

With a bit of luck, we might see Peter – and his new guitar – at this year’s festival.

Fianna Fáil candiadate John Watson has taken a different and unique approach to canvassing for the forthcoming elections.  

John Watson wants to hear the issues affecting local people, so he can evaluate what issues need addressing.

The conventional approach for candidates is to tell your constituents why they should vote for you, before disclosing the details of your campaign.

However, Watson wants to hear the issues affecting people first hand, to get a better understanding of what needs to change locally.

This week, Watson was in the Ballyboe and Glencar area’s speaking to the locals about their issues.

John wants to get as much information from locals as possible so local change can be made.

Think Before You Buy this Weekend

Watson has asked the public to think before they buy this bank holiday weekend.

He is encouraging everyone to consider spending their money in a local business.

Watson told Donegal Daily, “This should be a very busy weekend for our shops, restaurants and pubs but I would appeal to the public to try spend that extra few euros in a locally owned or locally managed business.

“It’s a fact that for every euro spent in a local business at least 40cent goes back in the local community.

“It`s usually the local business owner who sponsors the parish team or is involved in the local community.”

In the past weeks Watson visited many homes who were concerned with the lack of jobs for young people.

Watson feels shopping local is a step in the right direction to protect and create jobs.

Watson said, “I believe we as a community can make a difference. If we spend our money locally this will lead to more jobs in our localities.

“Everyone knows that small business is the back bone of Donegal`s economy.

“This weekend let`s make a conscious decision to spend a few euro extra in a local business and let us make a difference together.

Community Policing

The topic of community policing has been an issue for many people in Letterkenny, Watson has heard a lot of families expressing the need for the reintroduction of community policing in their areas.

The issue of antisocial behaviour is evident in some areas of Letterkenny.

The recent spate of break-ins has left many fearful with the elderly especially badly affected.

Cars driving dangerously around these estates and people causing nuisance late at night has left residents feeling fearful.

Residents want to see Gardai patrolling these areas both in cars and on foot. They also want the response time to improve.

Watson said, “One group of residents told me that they feel abandoned by the Gardai as it takes so long for a response that the problem has usually moved on before the Gardai arrive.

Council Rent

One of the biggest issues Watson heard this week was Rent Rates.

With the abolition of the Town Council tenants are worries about their rent rising.

Watson said, “These tenants now have a new landlord and are fearful of what the future holds.

“There is a genuine fear that rents may increase and we need the council to clarify the situation.

The issue of housing maintenance also came up. Tenants need to know that the county council will provide an adequate service when the need for repairs arise.

Watson concluded, “I want the Council to provide these tenants with the same level of service they would have had from our Town Council.

“The Council must move immediately to allay these fears.

Watson is learning a lot from his campaign trail, at the moment all he can do is take notes.

If elected Watson wants to tackle these issues head on and make a difference together with the people of Donegal.

The new Raphoe Playground will open later today.

After four years of planning and fundraising, Raphoe will finally open its new community playground today.

The opening, which takes place at 2pm, will be a hugely proud moment for organisers Jean Laird and the rest of the hardworking committee.

The new state-of-the-art playground is located beside the community’s local boxing club after Donegal County Council donated the land.

After the land was donated, the hard-working committee set about fundraising for all the playground equipment.

Last night former Mayor of Donegal and local councillor Frank McBrearty paid tribute to all those involved in the project.

Cllr McBrearty will officially open the new playground later today.

He said “I would like to congratulate the hard working committee that have made this project possible and to the community of Raphoe and further afield for their help in supporting all the fund raising events. It was an honour for me to be part of this and its great to see what can be achieved when a community comes together.”

PJ Gallagher, Burtonport, took the Gortahork Singles title in an extremely high standard final, edging out Mark Beattie, Strabane CC.

Semi-finalists were Mervyn White, Conwal and Owen Gallagher, Gortahork and quarter- finalists were Bill McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Michael Gallagher, Burtonport, Michael Ryan, Gortahork and Patsy Boyle, Burtonport.

With the tournament complete, the real winner was the Donegal Hospice who will be receiving a cheque for €1170.00. A great effort from a small club and a credit to it’s members.

Picture; Club President, Johnny Conlon, presenting Perpetual Shield to PJ Gallagher, Burtonport.

A PROUD Glencolmcille man has thrown his support behind his son in his bid for high office in the United States.

Brendan F. Boyle is already a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

His father Frank is a native Irish speaker from Glencolmcille who left Ireland in 1970 aged 19.

Son Brendan is the state representative from the 170th District, which covers parts of Northeast Philadelphia and Montgomery County.

He has represented the district since 2009 and has now announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania’s 13th congressional district.

His brother Kevin also serves Pennsylvania, following in his brother’s footsteps in 2010 – to become the first brothers to serve together in the state legislature.

Their father Frank works as a janitor on the state’s transport system – and goes out canvassing for his son in the evenings.

The working class rooted family are having to face-off against the wealth of the Clintons in the campaign (that’s former President Bill!)

Wealthy Marjorie Margolies (71), is also running for the seat – she is Chelsea Clinton’s mother-in-law!

“This race is not about Bill Clinton; it’s about Frank Boyle and it’s about the millions of others like him who need a champion in Washington, ” said Brendan.

Time to hit the beach: Pic: Annmarie McGowan for donegaldaily.com

TEMPERATURES in inland Co Donegal could soar to a sunny 18C today – as our glorious Easter weather continues.

Forecasters say the bright sunny weather will be best today and tomorrow.

And whilst the so-called ‘Sunny South East’ of Ireland is battered by rain on Sunday, the North West will continue with bright, dry and warm weather.

No wonder BBQ sales have gone through the roof today.

“Disposable BBQs are flying off the shelves,” said Mairtin Kelly at Kelly’s Centra at Mountain Top in Letterkenny.

“We put them out just in case – and the weather is perfect for it.”

Hundreds of runners in the Balllyliffin Coastal Challenge are also out this afternoon taking on the 10-mile challenge.

Walkers and runners have been warned to make sure they drink lots of water.

And plaster on some sun cream!

The weather has provided an extra boost to the tourism industry with Easter roads packed with visitors, especially from the North.

“We’re booked out,” said Carolynne Harrison from the Mount Errigal Hotel.

“Families are here in large numbers and we just have a couple of spare rooms later in the week. Everyone wants to go to Glenveagh and the beaches around Rathmullan and are basing themselves here.

“It’s glorious when we have weather like this.”

A word of warning – it will get colder after dark – so keep a jumper handy if you are out and about this evening.

Proud Day….Rory takes Sam and Michael to meet Granny Susan Kavanagh after the 2012 All Ireland success

There was much sadness today following the death of Convoy woman Susan Kavanagh who was in her 100th year.

Susan, of 243 Townspark, was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

As well as a family of ten of her own, Susan had 32 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

Among her proudest moments was when her grandson Rory Kavanagh and team-mate Michael Murphy brought the Sam Maguire Cup to her home in 2012.

Susan, who never looked her years, sat proudly for photos in her sitting room with the two loyal Donegal players.

She enjoyed yet another touching family moment following the recent arrival of her latest great-grandchild Zoe.

Her ten children include sons Charlie, Danny, Paidin, Jimmy and daughters Nuala, Margaret, Myra, Patricia, Josephine and Eileen (deceased).

Susan’s remains are currently reposing at her residence.

Her funeral will take place from her residence on Monday next at 10.30am for 11am mass in St Mary’s Church, Convoy with burial afterwards to the family plot in the old cemetery

The thoughts and prayers of the staff of Donegal Daily go to the extended Kavanagh family.

COAST Guard volunteers have rescued a kayaker she was swept out to sea off Donegal today.

An Irish Coast Guard spokesman said the woman was caught in strong tides at the mouth of Lough Foyle.

Greencastle Coast Guard teams responded to the emergency with the Foyle Ferry also assisting.

The volunteers were able to bring the woman to shore where she was met by relieved members of her family who had helped to raise the alarm.

Meanwhile the Sligo Rescue 118 helicopter was scrambled to north Donegal after three people were cut off by the tide near Ards Friary.

Volunteers from the Mulroy Coast Guard also went to the area – but the three people were able to make their way ashore.

THIS was the moment Shay Given had Aston Villa’s subs bench rolling around laughing on his first day as assistant to coach Paul Lambert.

The Donegal man was taking his seat for the match at Villa Park against Southampton.

But when he sat on Lambert’s seat in the dug-out, the rest of the staff were in stitches.

And former Celtic great Lambert had a good giggle when he arrived.

Villa drew 0-0 with the visitors, giving them a vital point in their bid to avoid being sucked into the relegation zone.

Given was appointed a temporary assistant this week after two staff were suspended by the club.

BREAKING NEWS: GARDAÍ have targeted drink drivers in Donegal as part of a nationwide crackdown.

The Mandatory Alcohol Testing Checkpoints – part of Operation Surround – have been taking place over the past few hours in Donegal Town with Gardaí on every route into and out of the town.

It follows similar operations in Buncrana and Ballybofey in recent weeks.

Officers are also targeting other areas of the county with patrols.

They say the emphasis of these checkpoints is to target and intercept intoxicated drivers through the use of Mandatory Alcohol Testing, by surrounding specific locations in each Garda Region.

The Donegal Town checkpoints took place earlier.

Assistant Commissioner John Twomey, Garda National Traffic Bureau, said: ”In the first three months of the year, a total of 1,926 drivers have been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. The vast majority of drivers act responsibly and don’t mix driving with drinking alcohol.

“However nearly 2,000 drivers so far this year have behaved in a totally irresponsible manner. Drink driving is totally unacceptable and we will continue to intensively target these selfish drivers who think that it won’t affect their, or others safety on the road.

“All members of An Garda Síochána are out all around the country, day and night, targeting intoxicated driving.”

Assistant Commissioner Twomey went on: ”Even if you don’t meet a checkpoint, you could still be breath tested if you run a red light, enter a bus lane, speed, or if you’re involved in a road traffic collision. Never take the chance, it could prove very costly…the least of which are penalty points, a fine or the loss of your licence. If you’re drinking alcohol, forget about driving.

The Mandatory Alcohol Checkpoints involve Traffic Units and Regular Units from each Garda Division across the country.

Assistant Commissioner Twomey reminded those celebrating this weekend to allow adequate time before driving again.

See the Morning After campaign page on drinkaware.ie. This page explains the definition of standard drink and the length of time it takes the body to eliminate it.

http://www.drinkaware.ie/hints-tips/the-morning-after-time-is-the-only-cure/

DRUMKEEN NOTES

Titanic Dance

A love story set on the Titanic’s first and final fateful voyage.

The locally produced show is coming to the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Sat 10th of May. The show was created by Drumkeen’s Raymond Sweeney and Louise Hayden, both former Lord of the Dance principle dancers.

We are hoping to take a bus to the show in Belfast leaving early on the Sat morning to allow for a little shopping/sightseeing in the city centre before attending the show at 8 pm. The bus will return home immediately after the event. (Bus only, concert ticket not included) Phone Bridget on 074 9134069 or Maeve on 086 3940761 for further details.

Drumkeen Youth Club

Hope you all had a fantastic Easter. Youth club this Fri 25th from 7:30-9:30 pm. Leaders on duty this week are Julie, Claire and Aidan. We would like to thank the following for their sponsorship of the youth club. Jimmy Gallagher Car Sales, Hair by Veronica, Hugo Sweeney Fuel Merchant, Frame Masters, Donegal Barber, Donna Mc Crossan, Shaun Moore’s Gala, AB Fitness, Drumkeen Utd, Get Fresh Vending, Elaine Mc Dermott.

AB Fitness

Boot camp starting Mon 05th May. 3 mornings a week for 4 weeks, cost is €50, 6:30 am start with loads of exercises and fun activities for everyone and all types of fitness.

Spinning classes also continue mornings and evenings, also circuit training and Boxercise? There is something to suit everyone just give Benny a call on 086 4562271 for details or check out our Facebook page AB Fitness.

Charlie Daly & H-Block Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann Drumkeen

Lotto Results 16th Apr 04,09,19,23. No jackpot winner. 1 winner €100 Joe Harkin, Dunfanaghy. Next week’s jackpot €2,275. Go raibh maith agat.

Jiving Classes

Jiving classes continue in the parish hall every Monday from 9pm-10pm. For more information contact Aaron on 086 2431359.

Parish Hall

Anyone wishing to book the hall should contact Charlie Quinn on 91/34010 or 087 7728608

Drumkeen Notes

Anyone wishing to have material included for next week

Please Email: drumkeennotes@gmail.com or text 086 4083625 (Deadline Fri @ 8pm)

North West 10k Chairperson James Boyle with Canon Stewart Wright of the Conwal Parish Church Restoration Committee and Mick Lagan Chairperson of the Letterkenny Branch of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland

With just two weeks to go now to the 18th North West 10k charity road race and walk the momentum is building rapidly for an event that has been attracting an average of 3,000 participants in recent years.

The organizing committee is encouraging as many people as possible to either enter on-line or at the 10k office based at Letterkenny Community Centre, which opens on Tuesday evening, April 29th.

The charity race and walk, which is once again being sponsored by the DonegalDaily.com and Brian McCormick Sports & Leisure has raised over €650,000 for 19 charities since 1997.

The two benefiting charities this year are the Letterkenny Branch of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland and the Conwal Parish Church Restoration Committee.

North West 10k committee members Paddy Bond and Neilly McDaid with Valerie Bright and Hilary Moore from the Conwal Parish Church Restoration Committee

Dyslexia Association Chairperson Mick Lagan says his members are delighted to have been selected to be one of the two main beneficiaries from this year’s event. The organization has been an ‘associate charity’ of the 10k for past four years.

The local Dyslexia branch has been existence for 19 years and provides professional tuition to help children with reading and writing. Currently they have 45 pupils on their books at night classes in the LYIT funded fully by voluntary contributions. It costs around €40,000 a year to keep the teaching service going.

The Conwal Parish Church Committee has to raise over €100,000 which will go towards essential works on the restoration of the tower and spire at the Church which is located opposite St. Eunan’s Cathedral. The two main charities have been working closely on range of fundraising initiatives over past month to maximize their revenue return from the North West 10k.

Chairperson James Boyle has again emphasized that ensuring safety is first and foremost in the minds of the organizers when it comes to hosting an event that attracts on average of 3,000 participants annually. With that key objective in mind the expertise of Council engineer Charlie Kerr has been central to the development of a comprehensive road safety statement and traffic management plan which has been updated again for this year’s charity race and walk. Sponsorship cards to raise funds for the 10k charities are available by dropping in to the Letterkenny Chamber, Grand Central Complex, Canal Road or ring 9124866 for more details. For further details go to www.northwest10.com.

Gerald McLaughlin and Mick Lagan from the Letterkenny Branch of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland with
North West 10k committee members Bernie Brennan, Brendan McDaid and Grace Boyle

MORE THAN 800 people took part in Ireland’s most spectacular run – the Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge.

Competitors went head-to-head over road, trail and Pollan Beach, with fund raised on the day going to repair storm damage along the beautiful Inishowen coast.

Brooks and retail store Mc Elhinneys came on board as sponsors and all are reminded that their race number is valid for 20 % off in their Sports Store until May 4.

Aaron Doherty won the race in an incredible 56:55. Judi Graham won the women’s race.

Here are the results of the first 250 home.

Knockalla, Fanad by Yvonne McFadden for donegaldaily.com

DONEGAL is getting its most glorious Easter SUN-DAY in years.

Temperatures are again heading towards 17C or 18C in some inland parts of Donegal today.

It will be a bit cooler on the coasts.

Get out and enjoy it while you can! The east of the country will be getting rain later today – but the great weather will continue here.

And Monday may be a bit more cloudy, it looks like Donegal will escape the wet weather for another day or two.

Our picture is from Knockalla, Fanad – from Yvonne McFadden.

The public are being asked to remain alert following suspicious activity in the St Johnston area this morning.

Two vehicles containing five people were spotted in the Drumtoland area.

The first vehicle is a white van with a partial NUI registration.

The second is a silver family car with a partial registration of GIG.

People are asked to contact the Gardai if the cars are spotted in the area.

Locals say the cars may be simply visiting the area but a number of people have reported them acting suspiciously around houses and farmyards.

Cllr. Dessie Larkin makes a presentation to the St. Eunan’s GAA Minor Board during the Sunday Morning Academy.

Pictured with Dessie are Sunday Morning Academy co-ordinator Ciaran Maguire and Minor Board Chair Person Pauric Daly.

PIX BRENDAN DELAP AND MICK BOURKE

KIERAN Doherty ensure home honours in the Letterkenny AC Easter Sunday 3k.

He finished four second ahead of Foyle Valley AC’s Scott Rankin.

Easter Sunday 3k 2014  

  Place Race No. Time FirstName Surname Category Club

1 445 8.40 Kieran Doherty – Letterkenny A C

2 411 8.44 Scott Rankin SM Foyle Valley

3 405 8.48 Declan Reid SM City Of Derry

4 403 9.05 Noel Logan SM City Of Derry

5 404 9.14 Conor Doherty SM City Of Derry

6 429 9.32 Paul McCafferty – City Of Derry

7 402 9.35 Kieran Harley SM City Of Derry

8 430 9.38 Pius McIntyre – Foyle Valley

9 409 9.47 Michael Murphy SM Sparta

10 437 9.48 Daniel Quigley – Individual

11 457 9.51 Kevin Ferry – Letterkenny A C

12 456 9.52 Owen Furey – City Of Derry

13 471 9.52 Conal McCambridge – North Belfast Harriers

14 416 9.59 Gavin Stephenson SM City Of Derry

15 425 10.00 Shane Gallagher – Finn Valley A C

16 406 10.03 Philip Donaghey SM City Of Derry

17 455 10.06 Brian Crossan – Letterkenny A C

18 420 10.07 Raymond Birch – Letterkenny A C

19 460 10.08 Mark McPaul – Finn Valley A C

20 480 10.09 Kieran Crawford – Letterkenny A C

21 442 10.10 Gabriel McCrossan – Letterkenny A C

22 418 10.11 Padraig Friel – Letterkenny A C

23 449 10.12 Keith Downey – Skerries

24 459 10.14 Aidan McKennaq – Letterkenny A C

25 446 10.15 Martin Devanney – 24/7 Triathlon

26 468 10.23 Stewart McGee – Letterkenny A C

27 407 10.26 Odhran McKane JM City Of Derry

28 417 10.28 Niall Barry JM Letterkenny A C

29 428 10.29 Brian Ferry – Letterkenny A C

30 452 10.30 Pat Gallagher – Inishowen A C

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  Place Race No. Time FirstName Surname Category Club

31 424 10.33 Jamie Doherty – Individual

32 434 10.34 Kevin Curran – Sportsworld

33 419 10.37 Michael McGrory – Letterkenny A C

34 413 10.38 Darrren Price SM Letterkenny A C

35 408 10.39 Liam Murray SM Individual

36 469 10.52 Kieran O’Donnell – Letterkenny A C

37 415 10.55 Marina Campbell SW City Of Derry

38 461 10.56 Conor Gallagher – Finn Valley A C

39 439 11.01 Paul Cosgrove – Letterkenny A C

40 453 11.04 Barry Gallagher – Finn Valley A C

41 426 11.06 Kevin Kealy – Individual

42 441 11.07 Niall Gildea – Individual

43 472 11.08 Drew Doherty – Finn Valley A C

44 444 11.09 Raymond McGahey – Individual

45 454 11.12 Sinead Peoples – Letterkenny A C

46 414 11.18 Jarlath Duffy M40 24/7 Triathlon

47 440 11.22 Christopher Crampsie – City Of Derry

48 433 11.26 Colly O’Donnell – Letterkenny A C

49 431 11.32 Angeline McShane – City Of Derry

50 412 11.45 Ollie Duffy JM Individual

51 422 11.56 Rodney Irwin – Individual

52 476 12.00 Ciara Finnegan – Letterkenny A C

53 443 12.30 P J Boyce – Cranford A C

54 447 12.41 Noel McBride – Individual

55 427 12.46 Eugene McGinley – Raphoe Runners

56 410 12.50 Kieran Doherty JM Individual

57 477 12.57 Cliodhna Dunne – Letterkenny A C

58 438 12.59 Damien McGlynn – Letterkenny A C

59 230 13.06 Mary Louise McLaughlin – Individual

60 464 13.24 Michael Kerrs – Individual

61 228 13.32 Paul Skinnader – Individual

62 458 13.44 Allanah McShane – Individual

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  Place Race No. Time FirstName Surname Category Club

63 432 13.56 Liam McShane – Individual

64 229 14.07 Yvonne McLaughlin – Individual

65 473 14.17 Evelyn Boyle – 24/7 Triathlon

66 475 15.29 Grainne Bonner – Individual

67 401 15.32 Mick Bourke M65 Individual

68 474 15.33 Mary Bonner – Individual

69 435 15.45 Rachel McKenna – Letterkenny A C

70 436 15.48 Pat McKenna – Letterkenny A C

71 448 15.55 Brigeen Doherty – Individual

72 231 15.58 Hugh Brogan – Individual

73 421 16.06 Kevin Sheils – Individual

74 450 16.08 Kieran Sheils – Individual

75 481 16.31 Michaela Lynch – Individual

76 482 16.31 Colm Farrell – Individual

77 470 16.55 Ciara Downey – Skerries

78 55 16.55 Philip Ward – Individual

79 478 17.13 Maeve Goyvaerts – Individual

80 466 18.14 Ciara Kerrs – Individual

81 467 18.19 Chloe Kerrs – Individual

82 465 18.27 Michael Kerrs – Individual

Total Runners: 82

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An elderly farmer was killed in a freak accident at his farm yesterday.

Gardai and the Health and Safety Authority are investigating the accident.

The farmer, 79, was working on his farm at Moville, on the Inishowen Peninsula when the accident happened.

It is understood his tractor rolled back and crushed him against a concrete wall.

The man, named locally as Patrick Crumlish, was believed to be unhitching a trailer in the townland of Glenagivney at around 5.25pm.

He had just stepped out of the tractor to unhitch the trailer at the back when the tractor rolled back and struck him.

Mr Crumlish was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries.

His remains were taken to Letterkenny General Hospital where an examination was performed on his remains.

The Health and Safety Authority as well as the Gardai have also carried out a full investigation into the incident.

Locals are shocked by Mr Crumlish’s tragic death.

His remains are expected to leave Letterkenny Hospital today for removal to his home for burial.

Mr Crumlish is survived by his wife Peggy.

Local county councillor Martin Farren, fmor Moville, paid tribute to the late Mr Crumlish, who was known locally as ‘Packie.’

“He was a very quiet, unassuming but hard working man who will be sadly missed.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and extended family at this tragic time,” he said.