UP to five new callers are phoning Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service (DDVS) each week, with the cost of living crisis and housing emergency driving up contact. Manager of the service, Dr Marie Hainsworth said contact to the service, which also offers refuge and emergency accommodation for women and children, has gone up this year. […]
New chief superintendent will oversee three divisions
DONEGAL’S new chief superintendent will oversee three Garda divisions as part of the biggest ever shake up of the force. Aidan Glacken takes over the senior post from Terry McGinn who retired earlier this month. Unlike his predecessor who was responsible for one county, he will manage Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. The amalgamation comes as part of […]
Donegal’s republican dead remembered in new book
BALLYBOFEY man, Brian Anderson has spent the past 20 years of his life travelling around Ireland, researching and collating information which he has now compiled into his first history book ‘Gone But Not Forgotten, Donegal’s Republican Dead’. The 350 page book is a reflection on a very important period of Irish history, one that Brian […]
Third annual ‘Walk with M.E’ event
THE third annual ‘Walk with M.E’ fundraiser returns to seven locations across south-west Donegal this St Stephen’s Day, December 26, with all funds being split between the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and local charities. The ‘Walk with M.E’ event was set up three years ago by John Ross Molloy who lost his only sister Mary […]
Feeding the sick this Christmas
MANY of us are getting ready to wind down and switch off as we get ready for Christmas day. We look forward to clocking out of work, swapping our morning cereal for a sneaky selection box and browsing the TV guide for our favourite festive films. But as you celebrate with your family and friends […]
President Higgins visits Creeslough ahead of Christmas
President Michael D Higgins visited Creeslough on Thursday to express his solidarity and support to the community. President Higgins paid the visit after attending the funeral of Private Seán Rooney. Following the visit Parish Priest, Fr John Joe Duffy said Creeslough expressed its heartfelt thanks and appreciation. “The President came to visit Creeslough after attending […]
Donegal features heavily in RnaG Christmas schedule
LIFE on Inis Bó Finne, an interview with legendary footballer Anthony Molloy, the history of Donegal County Council and a special programme with musicians from Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair will all feature in the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta Christmas schedule this year. Last summer, Áine Ní Bhreisleáin spent a few days interviewing people from Inis […]
Boil notice lifted for Rosses water supply
A BOIL water notice for the Rosses has been lifted following remedial works carried out by Irish Water, in partnership with Donegal County Council. The utility company said that following the completion of remedial measures, the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, and in consultation with the HSE, the boil notice on the Rosses Regional Water […]
New Eithne Coyle 1916 Society to host Lifford rally
THE 1916 societies have organised a rally for freedom, independence and sovereignty in Lifford on December 28 at 2pm. The newly formed Eithne Coyle 1916 Society, Lifford, will host the event. A spokesperson for the Lifford society is calling on everyone in East Donegal and West Tyrone to come out and support the rally which will […]
A very special treat for the senior citizens of Convoy
THE festive spirit was high in Convoy last Saturday when over fifty local men and women attended the Seniors Christmas Party in Brindley Manor. Those in attendance were treated to a four course Christmas meal and entertainment from Johnny Haughey and Fergus Cleary. This is the first time they have come together as a large […]