THE people of Gaoth Dobhair are being asked to come up suggestions for the location for an ‘Oasis of Peace’ sculpture. The communal reflection space in the heart of the community will be in remembrance of those who have died suddenly and tragically down through the years. Ms Máire Uí Chomhaill, Bainisteoir, Ionad Naomh Pádraig, […]
My journey through a year of cancer treatment
LITTLE more than a year has passed since I first heard five words which have changed my life forever: “I’m sorry, but it’s cancer”.
Donegal Rose of Tralee star in ‘beat it’ catwalk bid
“I want to show people we can beat it,’ said Chloe Kennedy.
Donegal woman, cancer and the Isha System
A DONEGAL woman who has overcome cancer and transformed her life through following a system of a South American spiritual teacher has spoken to the Donegal News this week about the events of recent years which led her to make a permanent move to Uruguay.
Campaign underway to help family fund medical expenses
A group of friends and CLG Ard an Ratha have organised a game and dance in January with all proceeds to go towards the fund raising campaign.
Recovering from the biggest match he has covered yet
The Glenties native has captured images from thousands of games for local and national publications, including the Donegal News, since 1981
Mother describes coping with death of son (9)
A pupil in Scoil Eoin Pól, Loch an Iúir, Erin died on October 4, 2008. He was nine years old.
Medicinal Cannabis plant to open in Donegal next year
A MEDICINAL cannabis research plant is reported to be on its way to Donegal early next year, along with the creation of over 50 jobs. Pharmaceutical start-up, Greenlight Medicines, said the firm is looking to roll out a new hub in the North West in 2018. The company already has a headquarters in Dublin but […]
INTERVIEW: GAA stalwart Pat Shovelin fights rare cancer
Pat Shovelin worked with Jim McGuinness as goalkeeping coach to the 2012 All-Ireland winning side and the beaten finalists in 2014.
Donegal GAA stalwart fights rare cancer
Pat is most successful coach in Donegal history. The final success over Derry was his second Ulster U21 title to go with 3 Ulsters and All Irelands