DONEGAL musician Tommy Bonner has written a protest song against the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar. The song ‘To Hell or Qatar’ has been written from a human rights perspective and aims to highlight the abuse of migrant workers involved in the preparations. Speaking to the Donegal News this week the Ballybofey singer and songwriter […]
Donegal Puppy raisers bid fond farewell to Hazel
A FANAD couple have told of how being a puppy raiser for Irish Guide Dogs has changed their lives. Kevin and Majella Walsh are volunteers with Irish Guide Dogs. Their one-year-old Labrador dog, Hazel, was given to them during lockdown when she was just seven weeks old. Advertisement As puppy raisers, they have helped to […]
Baby Cíara’s family host Tractor run for Children’s Health Foundation
The family of Cíara Mc Kenna along with the Inishowen Vintage Club Moville have organised a tractor run on Sunday, October 16 to raise funds for the Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin. Registration on the day is from 9.30am at Centra, Moville and the run will be leaving at 10.30am sharp. The route is Moville, Carndonagh, […]
Donegal tales from the heart of the GAA
PJ Cunningham’s new book ‘Grassroots: The Second Half’ explores a gold mine of tales from the world of the GAA, spanning over 150 years. It follows the publication of a successful first volume last year. The stories are down to earth; some are heart breaking, others uplifting. One thing they all have in common is […]
Man dies in fatal collision in Carrigart
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of single vehicle, fatal road traffic collision on the R245 at Carrigart, this morning.
Applegreen stations to hold minute’s silence today
A minute’s silence will take place today across all Applegreen stations in memory of the 10 people who lost their lives in an explosion one week ago.
Walk in Central Park in memory of victims of Creeslough
A WALK will take place in Central Park in New York on Sunday in memory of the victims of the tragic explosion in Creeslough which occurred this day last week. The walk is being organised by Creeslough native Aoife Cannon who is now living in New York. Anyone who would like to take part is […]
Funeral of father and daughter to take place tomorrow
The funerals of father and daughter, Robert Garwe and little Shauna Flanagan-Garwe will take place in Creeslough tomorrow. Robert, aged 50 and his five-year-old daughter Shauna were killed in the tragic explosion which claimed the lives of ten people last Friday. The family released the funeral details last night. Advertisement Deeply missed by a heartbroken […]
Tributes for pastoral care provided by parish priest
THERE has been an outpouring of support for Creeslough parish priest Fr John Joe Duffy, who has been a constant source of comfort to those facing their darkest days. Fr John Joe arrived on the scene shortly after the explosion at Applegreen service station on Friday and remained there, as people frantically gathered to wait […]