A number of clerical changes in the Diocese of Raphoe have been announced by Most Rev. Niall Coll, Bishop of Raphoe. The following clergy appointments and changes in the diocese will take effect on the weekend of July 11 and 12: Very Rev Denis Quinn, PP, Carrick to retire as PP, Carrick Very Rev Rory […]
Largest cruise ship ever to visit Donegal docks in Killybegs today
THE largest cruise ship ever to visit Donegal is due to dock today as the county bids to be a leading cruise tourism destination. The European cruise industry is worth close to €2 billion annually, and Donegal is increasingly positioning itself to benefit from that growing market. The Queen Anne, the newest luxury cruise ship […]
Tenants’ health affected by ‘poor conditions’ at Ramelton apartments
CONCERNS have been raised that “poor conditions” in Ramelton are causing illness to pepole living there. Three tenants in the town have been given doctors’ notes relating to sickness arising from damp and cold, it is claimed. That is according to Independent Cllr Pauric McGarvey, who is the the new Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford MD. Advertisement Cllr McGarvey, who […]
Donegal to face Dublin in Round 3 of All-Ireland SFC
Donegal have been drawn to face Dublin in Round 3 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this weekend. Jim McGuinness’s side suffered a narrow one-point defeat to Cork on Saturday which means that they will need to win this weekend if they are to reach the last eight of the competition. The draw for Round […]
Powerful businesswomen praised for resilience to lead
THE Donegal Women in Business Network delivered a rousing conference to highlight how ‘The Moment Everything Changes’. The event, which took place last Thursday, June 11, in Castle Grove Country House Hotel, Letterkenny, was tremendously attended. Keynote speaker Karen Dwyer, founder and CEO of MS to Success, was running a multi-million-pound company at just 23 years […]
Successful Chamber event is upbeat for Letterkenny
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BUSINESSES from the region heard positive messages for momentum as leaders push ahead with a determined agenda for the years ahead. Letterkenny Chamber hosted its latest successful conference at the weekend and this time promoted the theme of “ambition, opportunity and growth”. Donegal Dail TD Charlie McConalogue, who is Minister of State at the Department […]
Foster care crisis needs Donegal families’ help
FOSTER care shortages are critical and a woman who helped to raise 38 children is urging Donegal families to ease the crisis. There is a nationwide shortage of foster families across the whole of Ireland which non-governmental organisation The Children’s Right Alliance describes as “unacceptable” and “unprecedented”. But the emergency can be eased by households […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral celebrates its 125th anniversary
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THE anniversary celebrations at St Eunan’s Cathedral over the weekend concluded with a special three-day mission that was led by Fr Patrick Cahill. The mission continued with a number of Masses over the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, the Diocesan Pastoral Centre hosted a special family day, with families from parishes across the diocese gathering to […]
The Way We Were
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Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. June 12, 1976 COUNTING TODAY IN NORTH EAST DONEGAL Advertisement NORTH EAST DONEGAL – for the last time as a separate constituency – went to the polls yesterday (Thursday) from 9am to elect a T.D. to the vacant seat caused […]
Donegal TD claims Ireland should not play Israel
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IRELAND players like Donegal soccer Seamus Coleman should not have to play against Israel because of the conflict in Gaza, it is claimed. Donegal TD Charles Ward accused the FAI of failing players like Killybegs man Seamus – who spoke out against conflict last month. Deputy Ward told the Donegal News: “The game should not […]