SERIOUS concern has been raised that illegal parking close to Marble Hill beach in Dunfanaghy could block emergency access. Speaking to the Donegal News, Councillor Michael McClafferty said incidents of illegal parking have been commonplace along the road to the Shandon Hotel and Marble Hill beach. He said the situation has already prevented refuse lorries […]
Donegal artist’s famine sculpture unveiled in Scotland
A famine monument created by a Donegal artist has been unveiled in Glasgow. John McCarron’s ‘Tower of Silence’ has gone on display in front of St Mary’s Church in Calton where Celtic Football Club was founded in 1888. Depicting emaciated figures, the metal sculpture reflects the 100,000 Irish people who sought refuge in Glasgow during […]
More than 17,000 Covid tests carried out last month
MORE than 17,000 Covid-19 tests were carried out across Donegal in July, new figures show. It is the highest number of tests carried out in Donegal since the pandemic began. The number of people that have tested positive for coronavirus has increased sharply over the past few weeks in Donegal and people are being encouraged […]
Green light for popular bar to become apartments
A POPULAR Drumoghill bar is to be turned into short stay apartments after being given the green light by Donegal County Council. Applicant Irene Morning lodged plans with the council in May of last year for permission to renovate and change the use of Biddy Friel’s from a bar and lounge facility into five two-bedroom […]
Parishes to press ahead with sacraments for children
THE Bishop of Raphoe has given the go-ahead for Communions and Confirmations to take place from the middle of August despite current health guidance saying ceremonies should not take place at this time. In a letter to Priests of the Raphoe Diocese at the weekend, Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ., said that sacraments for children will […]
Archaeologist to conduct survey at Raymochy
AN ARCHAEOLOGIST has been appointed to carry out a conservation survey at the Raymochy Abbey and graveyard site. Raymochy Historical Society, which was formed in 2007 by a group of people who had an interest in the history of the area, is the driving force behind the project. The site is in the guardianship of […]
Donegal County Council meeting to reconvene tomorrow
THE Council meeting that had to be adjourned last week due to councillors ‘squabbling’ will reconvene tomorrow morning at 11am. Last Monday, the monthly Donegal County Council meeting was adjourned after tensions boiled over and a row broke out among members. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Jack Murray attempted to maintain control of the meeting […]
Statue plans for Red Hugh as search continues
THE search for the remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell continues in the Spanish city of Valladolid. The city council is carry out a final test to determine if there are more remains of the Chapel of Wonders in the inaccessible space under the Santander bank. The Irish Chieftain died on September 10, 1602, in Simancas […]
Helping young lads grow to be the very best they can
SPORTS psychologist Darren Devaney knows better than most how psychology and mental health are vital to performing your best. For the past four years, Darren (32) has been working with Arsenal FC. The Stranorlar man is the club’s Academy Psychologist and he helps players in the Academy, primarily the U23 and U18 players, with their […]
Donegal artist’s monument to be unveiled in Glasgow
A Donegal artist says his monument to the Great Hunger will be for people “of all religions and none”. John McCarron was speaking ahead of the unveiling of ‘The Tower of Silence’ in Glasgow this Sunday. It will go on display in front of St Mary’s Church in Calton where Celtic Football Club was founded […]