DONEGAL County Council has announced that its first awardee under the pilot Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme is David McFerren. He will work alongside master rope thatcher Brian Lafferty. David is originally from County Down and has strong family connections in the Inishowen area of Donegal. Advertisement The Rope Thatch Mentoring Scheme was initiated by the […]
Creeslough Sheep Show raises funds for local youth club
THE Creeslough Sheep Show recently took place in The Field, Creeslough. The event began with a section for young handlers, providing an opportunity for local youth to demonstrate their skills in showing sheep. In the Aged Ram category, Mick O’Donnell took first place, followed by Tommy Lagan in second and Caolán Mc Gee in third. Advertisement […]
When rocks became altars, and the heather became pews
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By Eoin Mc Garvey OVER 100 people attended a special Mass in the middle of the bog between Loughanure and Dungloe on Sunday afternoon to remember the priests and the community who were forced to have Mass in hidden places during the penal times. Ailt an Scathláin is located in the bog just off the […]
A new chapter in a life of faith for Fr Damien
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By Paddy Walsh IN a café somewhere in Glasgow as the coffee beans percolated a seed was sown. The young Damien Nejad was enjoying a chat with his aunt, Grace, when she asked him what he had planned to do in his life. Advertisement “I might go and study business or something like that,” he […]
Parenting Column: Moving from primary school to secondary – a pivotal time in a child’s education
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I can hardly get my head around the fact that the summer is scuppered. Most first years are mere days away from stepping through the doors of their brand new secondary school. As daunting as the move to school can be for Junior infants, first year students tend to have heads brimming with more questions […]
School increases bursary to €3,000 in bid to save second teacher
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By Róise Collins A SCHOOL in west Donegal is offering a €3,000 bursary to families enrolling new students this September, as part of an urgent effort to retain its second teacher. Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí in Keadue launched the initiative in response to concerns over declining enrolment which could see the school fall below the […]
All aboard for Donegal Railway Museum’s vintage run
THIS Sunday, Donegal Railway Museum will host the flagship event in their Heritage Week programme, the Road to the Railway Vintage Car and Tractor Run. This year, they’re teaming up with the Bluestack Foundation, with half of all proceeds from the run and raffle going to supporting the incredible work they do for people with […]
Property marking event to take place in Milford
GARDAÍ will hold a property marking event at Milford Mart on Wednesday, August 20 between 11am and 3pm. Property marking may prevent property from being stolen. A garda spookesperson said: “If property is stolen and later recovered, it helps us to identify the rightful owner. Everybody is very welcome to come along. Please ensure that […]
The Road to the Railway Vintage Car and Tractor Show
This Sunday, August 24, Donegal Railway Museum will host the flagship event in their Heritage Week programme, the Road to the Railway Vintage Car and Tractor Run. This year, they’re teaming up with the Bluestack Foundation, with half of all proceeds from the run and raffle going to supporting the incredible work they do for […]
Funding secured for Donegal water events this weekend
A number of water-related events in Donegal have received a financial boost. The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality, has awarded €2,870 to events in Donegal. Overall, €30,665.25 in funding has been allocated to 82 events in 24 counties under the ‘Water Heritage Day […]