GRIFFIN, Edward John – Reposing at his late residence this Saturday from 4 pm with Rosary at 10 pm. Removal on Sunday to St. Naul’s Church, Ardaghey, for 11.30 am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town.
A reply to Christy Galligan and his Jobstown remarks
The Donegal News has received a reply to a letter we published earlier this week from Mr Christy Galligan about the Jobstown verdict: Advertisement Dear Sir, In his letter, Christy Galligan alleges that “there is a small cohort of extremists views on the Left and Right that want to dismantle the institutions that […]
Rossnowlagh set for annual twelfth parade
The rolling hills of County Donegal and a spectacular coastline provide the backdrop to what must surely be the most attractive setting for any Twelfth parade. The annual Twelfth parade in Rossnowlagh takes place tomorrow (SAT) – four days before the traditional demonstrations in Northern Ireland. Advertisement Around 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim […]
Donegal architect returns home for Earagail Arts Festiv
With the Earagail Arts Festival just days away, Donegal born and now Danish based artist Eamon O’Kane has been talking about his exhibition ‘Exploring Architecture’ which is set to open in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday, his early memories of growing up in the wonderful setting of Cavanacor House and how this has […]
Donegal had the most coastal clean ups in Ireland
Donegal had the highest number of volunteer beach clean-ups nationally during the Coca Cola Clean Coasts week, which ran last month from June 2 until June 11. 135 registered beach cleanups took place throughout Ireland, with 22 taking place around the coastal area’s of Donegal. This included the 10 mile Wild Atlantic Way Coastal Clean-up […]
Chinese takeaway forced to close down in Dungloe
A Chinese takeaway in Dungloe has been shut down but the Food Safety Authority. The Golden Palace, under the ownership of Mr Tom Chen, was ordered to shut up shop on Tuesday June 27th. Under the Food Safety Authority Act 1998, the Health Service Executive issued the closure. Advertisement The popular and busy takeaway […]
Doherty demands urgent answers about cardiac care at LUH
Deputy Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson, is demanding an urgent explanation from the Minister for Health after it was revealed this week that cardiac rehabilitation services have been suspended at its unit housed at Letterkenny hospital’s St Conal’s Campus. It’s understood that the decision to close the facility was taken due to equipment failure […]
Housing prices rise in Donegal
The price of the average three-bed semi in Co Donegal has risen 1.4% to €88,750 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. Advertisement The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving […]
Deirdre McGlone and her team at Harvey’s Point have now opened their doors to the corporate world. Having overseen extensive renovations in recent months they are all set to place Harvey’s Point on the global map, not only as a place to come & stay for a relaxing break but as a destination to be […]
Donegal is named ‘Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland’
Donegal has picked up the award for the Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland at the Travel Media Awards which took place last Friday June 9th. This is Donegal’s second achievement of the year, after picking up National Geographic’s ‘Coolest Place on the Planet’ award earlier this year. The Travel Media Awards 2017, in association […]