THE late Rev Shiela Johnson of Derrybeg will be laid to rest tomorrow. Rev Johnson, who was in her 80s, tragically died in a single-vehicle collision near Glenties on Wednesday afternoon. She was travelling with her husband of almost 60 years, Rev Canon Stanley Johnson, who was also injured in the collision. Advertisement He was […]
Daughters of man killed in explosion ‘honoured’ by plaque unveiling invite
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THE daughters of a man killed in an explosion have spoken of their honour be invited to the dedication of a plaque in Donegal in memory of their father. Sergeant Ronald Beckett, from Hereford, was a soldier with the Royal Ordnance Corps and was a bomb disposal expert, holding the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was assigned to Lisanelly barracks in […]
Calls for secular marriage venues
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by Louise Doyle THE Church of Ireland been asked to explore the possibility of allowing clergy to perform marriages in secular venues. The proposal, which was approved at a General Synod (annual conference) last weekend, could potentially bring a sea change in the future of weddings in Donegal and throughout the county. Advertisement Mrs Nuala […]
‘Despite the darkness there is a lot of good going on around us’
In his Christmas message, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Andrew James Forster said the peace of Christ is the greatest gift any of us could wish for at this time. Bishop Forster said our TVs are filled with images of carnage and bloodshed in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. Add […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Donegal man recalls incredible Iona voyage 60 years on
By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL man who was a crew member on the Derry to Iona voyage has recalled the incredible experience 60 years on from the momentous journey. On June 9, 1963, after a week of rowing, a crew of 13 landed on Iona after completing the 100 mile journey in a 30 foot curragh, a simple canvas-covered […]
Sunday concerts in Conwal Parish Church are back
CHAMBER music recitals organised by the Donegal Chamber Music Society continue through the autumn, commencing this Sunday, September 28, with a fund-raising event for Conwal Parish Church performed by the Donegal Camerata String Quintet.
Irish speaking clergyman is new COI Rector for Donegal
A NEW Rector has taken up his role in the Church of Ireland parishes of Dunfanaghy, Raymunterdoney and Tullaghobegley.
Eleanor Shanley to headline Bundoran concert
A SELECTION of Ireland’s and the North West’s leading musicians and singers are gathering for a special night of music and song in Bundoran Church of Ireland on Friday, December 13, at 8pm.