THE NEW Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a major reshuffle of clerical positions in the diocese. In a statement released by the Diocesan Secretary, Fr Michael McKeever, it was revealed that Fr Gerard Cunningham, CC, Fintown and Administrator in the Glenties has been appointed the Parish Priest in the Glenties (Iniskeel). Fr Donnchadh […]
Illegal dumping at Annagry recycling bins sparks anger
DONEGAL County Council has said recycle banks are scrutinised regularly in a bid to monitor illegal dumping at sites.
Crowds gathering for big fundraising concert
HUNDREDS of people making their way in to Aura Leisure Centre for one of the biggest charity gigs held in Donegal in years.
Bad weather blamed for crab deaths on Donegal beach
DOZENS of dead crabs that washed up on a Donegal beach most likely perished because of the extreme weather conditions that gripped the county last week.
Welcome jobs boost for Gaoth Dobhair
A GLOBAL company which currently has a plant in Gaoth Dobhair is to open an additional facility boosting its success in Donegal.
Two Donegal women referred to prostitution charity
TWO women from Donegal were referred to the charity Ruhama, a national organisation that offers support to women affected by prostitution and trafficking last year.
Charity concert for flood victims on track to sell out
WITH tickets set to sell out for Sunday’s fundraising concert in Letterkenny to help victims of last week’s floods, the event organiser has appealed for volunteers to help out on the day. A host of country music stars headlined by singing sensations Daniel O’Donnell and Nathan Carter will take to the stage of the 1700-capacity […]
Letterkenny’s Pink Garlic picks up top industry award
Letterkenny’s award winning Indian restaurant Pink Garlic has just earned itself a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2017.
‘Every little helps’ says Chair of Donegal Hospice
THE Chairman of Donegal Hospice says the €1,400 in donations made to the organisation by court defendants will help pay for renovations at its Letterkenny premises. Figures released by the Irish Court Service reveal that 27 charities across the county benefited from the so-called Court Poor Box in 2016. The poor box system is offered […]
Stay safe is the message as schools re-open
THE Donegal Road Safety Working Group is reminding motorists, cyclists and children to take extra care on our roads around the county as schools return once again after the summer holidays.