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LATE REPORTER’S FAMILY LEAVE THEIR FATHER’S THANKS AT LETTERKENNY HOSPITAL

written by Stephen Maguire June 17, 2014
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The Coll family present the cheque to the Oncology Unit at LGH.

The Coll family present the cheque to the Oncology Unit at LGH.

The family of one of Donegal’s best-known reporters have made a cheque presentation to Letterkenny General Hospital following his recent death. 

Freddi Coll (Feardocha O Colla) from Middletown, Gaoth Dobhair, was one of Radio na Gaeltachta’s first journalists back in 1972.

He worked at the station for more than 20 years.

Freddie Coll in typical pose as he worked for RnaG.

Freddie Coll in typical pose as he worked for RnaG.

Mr Coll (Feardorcha O Colla) was also involved with Udaras na Gaeltachta and was involved heavily with the local community including the local GAA scene.

The Coll family presenting a cheque of €3,000 to the oncology unit in Letterkenny in memory of their father and brother.

Freddie passed away suddenly in October. The family wish to thank everyone who gladly donated.

 

 

 

 

 

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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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