GARDAÍ have removed a number of items from a mobile home in Donegal belonging to Fr Eddie Gallagher who has been charged with attempted sexual communication with a child. The Donegal-based priest, aged 58, is the curate for the Camus, Clonleigh and Leckpatrick parishes, which include St Patrick’s Church in Murlog, Lifford. He was also a former […]
Community rallies after devastating church fire
By Róise Collins THE community of Gaoth Dobhair have rallied together to support their beloved parish priest following a devastating fire over the Easter weekend. In the early hours of Easter Monday, a fire completely destroyed St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg, a cherished landmark at the heart of the close-knit community. Advertisement As fire crews […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral to host special Mass for Pope Francis
A Mass for the repose of the soul of his Holiness Pope Francis will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, tomorrow evening at 8pm. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. A special Mass will take place in St […]
Weather: A mix of cloud and sunshine throughout the day
THIS morning there will be a mix of cloud and a little sun. Conditions will be largely dry, but more cloud will build later this morning, turning any sunshine a touch hazy. Outbreaks of rain will follow later this afternoon with highs of 12 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and wet overall […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, April 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Nora Breslin, Glenties Catherine (Kitty) Sweeney, Clydebank and Donegal Town Advertisement Winston Catterson, Bangor and formerly Donegal Nora Breslin, Glenties The death has occurred of Nora Breslin (née Quinn), Buncrubog, Glenties. Ms Breslin, who is the former principal of Kilkenny National School in Glenties, passed away peacefully […]
Hay fever in dogs: Recognising the signs and finding relief
Hay fever season is in full swing, and while many of us are sneezing and wiping our eyes, it might surprise you to know that dogs can suffer too. Pollen allergies in dogs develop much like they do in humans – by coming into contact with pollen from trees, grass, and plants. Symptoms usually show […]
First salmon caught on the Finn by Barry Loughrey
Omagh angler, Barry Loughrey landed the first spring salmon (pictured below) on the River Finn for the second successive season. The fish weighed in at ten and a half pounds and in landing his catch, Barry scooped the Frankie Devine Memorial trophy and £200 worth of fishing tackle sponsored by Bridge Guns and Tackle Strabane and […]
WATCH: ‘We are going to do our best, shoulder to shoulder’
THE community of Gaoth Dobhair are rallying together to raise vital funds to rebuild St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. Mary Coyle, who organised the fundraiser on behalf of Coiste Forbartha Dhobair Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta, said the parish of Gaoth Dobhair is in mourning after their church was destroyed in a fire in the early […]
Fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal
By Róise Collins CONSTRUCTION is moving forward at the new IDA Business and Technology Park, bringing fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal even as uncertainty swirls around international trade and US tariffs. The site in Carnamuggah Lower, which is being developed by IDA Ireland, is part of a wider strategy to […]
Fundraiser to rebuild St Mary’s Church raises over €36,000 in less than 24 hours
A fundraiser to support the rebuilding of St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg has raised over €36,000 in less than 24 hours. In the early hours of Easter Monday, a fire completely destroyed the church. Fire crews were alerted to the fire in the middle of the night and crews from Gweedore, Dungloe, Falcarragh, Glenties and […]