Minister McConalogue launches Christmas in the Post Offices campaign


Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited Carndonagh Post Office to officially launch An Post’s nationwide Christmas in the Post Offices campaign alongside local Postmaster, John McGuinness. The initiative highlights the central place of post offices for local communities, business and commerce, especially at Christmas time with post, ecommerce, financial services and last-minute gift ideas […]

Tributes paid to Drumkeen’s past and present volunteers


Drumkeen Environmental Community Group hosted a warm and heartfelt evening to recognise and thank both current and former committee members whose quiet dedication over the years has helped to enhance and maintain the parish. The hall was set up with a lovely Christmas spirit. Guests were welcomed with tea, buns, and mulled wine, accompanied by […]

Graduate Liam’s double cause for celebration


PRIMARY Education graduate, Liam McBride, from Cranford, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of his class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving his Masters qualification, Liam was honoured with An Duais Ghaeilge Gael Linn – the Gael Linn Irish prize, […]

Re-turn brings Deposit Return Scheme to Arranmore Island


Re-turn, the administrator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has today expanded access to its reverse vending machines (RVMs) and recycling infrastructure to three island communities in Ireland. The pilot will see the installation of RVMs on Arranmore Island and Cape Clear Island in Co. Cork, as well as communal Re-turn collection bins on Inishturk, Co. […]

Creeslough Community Association organising another Christmas Day Dinner


THE Creeslough Community Association is hosting their second Annual Christmas Day Dinner this year, and they have extended a warm invitation to the local community to avail of some company on Christmas Day. Anyone who may be on their own, those who would enjoy some company, or can’t be with family this year are welcome.  […]