BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a reshuffle of clerical positions in the Raphoe Diocese. In a statement released today, the Bishop’s Office revealed a number of changes including the retirement of Very Rev Cathal Ó Fearrai, Kilbarron, Balyshannon with Kilmacrennan’s Fr Paddy Dunne to replace him, effective from June 24. Very Rev Michael […]
A5 Public Inquiry ‘important opportunity’ for communities to voice support for critical road project
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said that the A5 public inquiry is an opportunity for people and communities to voice their support for the A5 upgrade. The Donegal TD was speaking after he attending the public inquiry which opened in Omagh today. The A5 links Donegal and the north-west area to […]
Féile Róise Rua taking place next weekend
FÉILE Róise Rua is set to take place from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21 on Árainn Mhór Island. Féile Róise Rua was set up in 2018 as a voluntary community based festival to revive the local music and song tradition on the island, in particular the music of local singer and song collector […]
Gardaí are investigating an incident of arson in Buncrana
Gardaí are continuing to investigate an incident of arson in Buncrana, County Donegal, that was reported to Gardaí shortly before midnight on Thursday, May 11 2023. The incident occurred at a premises within a business park in the Lisfannon area of Buncrana, County Donegal and Gardaí attended the scene at approximately 11:55pm. The fire was […]
Three supermarket chains reduce price on own bread
THREE major retailers in Donegal are among national outlets which have reduced the price of their own bread. Tesco, Aldi and Lidl announced they were cutting the price of their own-brand bread by 10c. The move came into effect on Thursday. Last week the same supermarkets cut 40c off the price of a pound of their […]
Further calls for safety measures at Letterkenny school
by Louise Doyle PARENTS have spoken of how they have to drive a 300-yard distance from their home to drop their children off at a Letterkenny school because it is not safe to walk the short stretch. Fresh calls were made this week by parents, grandparents and the principal of Lurgybrack National School for greater safety measures […]
Work to get underway soon on Arbatt Bridge
BY DIONNE MEEHAN STRUCTURAL works are to begin on the Arbatt Bridge in Cloghan this July following a year-long closure. The bridge, situated on a secondary link road, had to be immediately closed last February due to a partial bridge collapse. Donegal County Council successfully secured €70,000 from the Department of Transport for the repair […]
FLAIR APPARENT: Bizarre beauty facts
We’ve all heard of killer looks but very few people would be willing to die to look good. Some beauty products of the past injured, blinded and enfeebled people, other products literally killed the wearer. Thankfully things have moved on and the quest to make the most of our faces is considerably safer. From crocodile […]
Donegal prepares for Africa Day Celebrations in Letterkenny
On Saturday, May 27, Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny which will include exhibitions, workshops and a Family Fun Day to celebrate the occasion. All events are FREE and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy. The celebration opens at 12 […]
THIRTY TWO patients on trolleys at LUH
THIRTY TWO patients are currently waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. Of the 32 patients, 13 are waiting on a bed in the emergency department, while 19 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 574 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 437 patients are waiting […]