Seán, who is 17, is the youngest of the five ‘Sailor Boyle’ siblings and “has the sea in his blood”.
Politics, perseverance, personal loss and optimism
Seamus Rodgers retains a keen political intellect, effortlessly maneuvering through a labyrinth of names, dates, and events with a precision that would put men half his age to shame. Born on January 22, 1934, Seamus celebrated his 90th birthday just last month. The Rosses has long reaped the rewards of his unwavering commitment to selfless […]
Support in Donegal for repatriating builders
Families in Donegal living in defective concrete block homes could see an end to their plight sooner, after the government revealed plans to spend three quarter of a million euro on a campaign to attract Irish construction workers home. That’s the view of Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly who has welcomed the development, having raised the […]
Deposit Return Scheme off to slow start in Donegal
Coyle’s Centra in Raphoe is among the outlets that forked out €20,000 for one of the recycling machines.
Independent Ireland facing uphill battle in Donegal as key figures unimpressed
Independent politicians in Donegal appear underwhelmed by Ireland’s newest political party, which vows to disrupt the establishment. Independent Ireland was officially registered last November, founded by Cork South West TD Michael Collins and Limerick County TD Richard O’Donoghue. Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has just become the party’s third Teachta Dála. Donegal’s sole Independent TD, Thomas […]
€2,880 raised for Donegal Hospice and MS Ireland
Household waste recycling centres throughout Donegal have contributed €2,880 to support the local hospice and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Donegal Hospice offers a range of palliative care services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, while Multiple Sclerosis Ireland provides crucial services to thousands of individuals living with MS and their families. The much-needed funds were raised by […]
‘It will be very different from the norm’ – Minister’s St. Patrick’s Day trip to Africa
By Diarmaid Doherty Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue said he accepts that his trip to Africa as part of the government’s overseas travel for this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will be a little bit different from the normal annual trips abroad. The Minister for Agriculture and the Marine will visit Kenya, Ethiopia and war-ravaged Sudan […]
Donegal adult educators demand equal pay during Dublin protest
Those delivering adult education programmes in Donegal are demanding more pay and yesterday joined a national protest outside Dáil Éireann calling for the same conditions as their post-primary counterparts. The protest moved from Leinster House to the Department of Further and Higher Education on St Stephen’s Green where teachers from across the country, including Donegal, […]
Leona’s legacy: “Stolen Dreams” supports charities
In honour of her memory, the late Leona Harper continues to support charities that bravely helped during the 2022 Creeslough tragedy, raising much-needed funds. A donation of €3,000 has been made to the CRITICAL Emergency Medical Response charity, with another €3,000 presented to K9 Search and Rescue NI. These contributions follow previous donations, including support […]
Former councillor Tony McDaid to contest election for Sinn Féin
It’s a case of ‘in with the old’ and ‘in with the new’ as Sinn Féin’s preparations for the forthcoming local elections in Donegal saw the selection of three more candidates last evening. Former councillor and long-time party member Tony McDaid is one of three candidates chosen to contest the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District election. He […]