A LARGE quantity of drugs and cash were seized in Dunfanaghy. Approximately €40,000 of suspected cannabis, cocaine and various types of tablets were seized at a domestic residence. Gardaí attached to the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit also found €170,000 in cash and a number of electronic devices of evidential value. Advertisement An adult male aged in his […]
Clerical changes announced in Diocese of Raphoe
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Punters tipped to pack out bars as World Cup gets going
Donegal kicks off World Cup craic as beautiful game scores on TV PUBS and hotels across Donegal were united as the long-awaited soccer World Cup’s kick-off finally netted extra profits over the weekend. Punters supporting Mexico at the tournament’s opening match on Thursday whooped as the co-hosts won 2-0 in a match that had three […]
Tattoo parlour and women’s group join to help victims
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WOMEN forced into getting a tattoo against their will are being helped by a female support group and tattoo artists. The Donegal Uplift Project works with women affected by issues such as “domestic abuse, coercive control, and sexual violence”. Its clinical director Jessica Gallagher revealed to the Donegal News that ongoing efforts to help women […]
Community groups appeal for calm amid stabbing outrage
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People urged: don’t let hate win ETHNIC minority groups in Donegal are warning their children, who are terrified by anti-immigration protests, about personal safety. They gathered in Donegal in recent days amid anger at the racist attacks that followed a stabbing in Belfast with the aim not to let hate win. Advertisement The violent attack, […]