THE work of the man who spearheaded a permanent memorial to those killed and injured in the Owencarrow rail disaster has been formally recognised by Donegal’s Volunteer Centre. Ben McFadden has given 40 years to improving and promoting the wider Creeslough area and remains heavily involved in the various events and festivals that take place […]
Parishioners return to St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe
PARISHIONERS have returned to St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe after a 16 month absence to allow for a €450,000 renovation project. Since closing in April of last year all roof slates have been replaced on the 800-year-old building. The roof timbers have been renewed, new lighting installed and defective stonework restored. The cathedral’s interior has […]
Greater vigilance urged in light of Covid increase
AS Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the community and hospital attendances remain at a record high, health services in Donegal are urging the public to keep up their guard. CEO of the Saolta Hospital Group Tony Canavan said, “Our hospitals are continuing to deal with record numbers of attendances at emergency departments. All the […]
€378,000 funding for two Donegal theatres
THE Department of Culture and Arts has announced a funding package of €378,000 for two theatres in Donegal. Of that €290,299 will go to An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny and €88,000 to the Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon. Welcoming the cash boost, Donegal Green Party Chairman Michael White said, “We are delighted to see this funding […]
Council inundated with anti-social behaviour complaints
LATE night parties, assault and vandalism were among the dozens of complaints about anti-social behaviour made to Donegal County Council last year. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show that the local authority dealt with 85 grievances in 2020, more than double the number lodged in 2016. Given its geographical size it is […]
Abused sisters say church still protecting institution
TWO sisters who were sexually abused by disgraced former cleric Con Cunningham say the church focused on protecting the institution rather than victims. Speaking on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Barrscéalta programme Paula and Margaret Martin from Fán a Bhualtaigh, Fanad, said they felt “let down” by the Catholic Church. Con Cunningham was sentenced to 15 […]
Donegal pair in running for Entrepreneur of the Year
TWO Donegal men have been named as finalists in the Irish Entrepreneur of the Year competition. Managing Director of Inishowen Engineering Michael McKinney and Karl McHugh, CEO of The Atlantic Dawn Group in Killybegs, have been described as “unstoppable entrepreneurs, determined to overcome all obstacles and take brave risks to achieve their goals”. After completing […]
‘It’s just surreal’ – Dublin family wins Arranmore home
A Dublin man has revealed how the memory of a late friend inspired him to buy what turned out to be the winning ticket for a house on Arranmore. Robert Donnelly was shopping on Henry Street with wife Suzann and their children Maebh and Cian when they received the call that their number had come […]
Hangs up overalls after 46 years in Letterkenny company
BONNAR Engineering Limited, based in the heart of Letterkenny, has bid a fond farewell to one of its longest serving employees who has has retired after more than 46 years working with the business. John Nesbitt, who lives in Figart, Raphoe, hung up his overalls having worked in the Neil T Blaney Road site since […]
From the world of corporate banking to some down time
A DONEGAL woman who has made a successful career in the corporate banking world wants to build a new technology platform in Ireland. Grainne McNamara has over 25 years of experience in working with leading companies in financial services and helping them use technology to drive changes to their business. Previously a managing director at […]