A famine monument created by a Donegal artist has been unveiled in Glasgow. John McCarron’s ‘Tower of Silence’ has gone on display in front of St Mary’s Church in Calton where Celtic Football Club was founded in 1888. Depicting emaciated figures, the metal sculpture reflects the 100,000 Irish people who sought refuge in Glasgow during […]
More than 17,000 Covid tests carried out last month
MORE than 17,000 Covid-19 tests were carried out across Donegal in July, new figures show. It is the highest number of tests carried out in Donegal since the pandemic began. The number of people that have tested positive for coronavirus has increased sharply over the past few weeks in Donegal and people are being encouraged […]
Green light for popular bar to become apartments
A POPULAR Drumoghill bar is to be turned into short stay apartments after being given the green light by Donegal County Council. Applicant Irene Morning lodged plans with the council in May of last year for permission to renovate and change the use of Biddy Friel’s from a bar and lounge facility into five two-bedroom […]
Parishes to press ahead with sacraments for children
THE Bishop of Raphoe has given the go-ahead for Communions and Confirmations to take place from the middle of August despite current health guidance saying ceremonies should not take place at this time. In a letter to Priests of the Raphoe Diocese at the weekend, Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ., said that sacraments for children will […]
Earagail Arts Festival planning for 2022 and beyond
THE 2021 Earagail Arts Festival hybrid programme of live, digital and virtual experiences was one of the most important ever delivered in its 33-year history according to Artistic director, Paul Brown. This year’s festival, which featured works by international and local artists, played to full houses and reached into all parts of Donegal over the […]
Ardara man at centre of plans to revitalise Melbourne
A DONEGAL man is spending tens of millions of dollars to help bring back vibrancy and excitement to one of Australia’s largest cities. John Cunningham from Ardara is Head of Creative Urban Places at the City of Melbourne. His team have come together with the Victorian Government to deliver Flash Forward, a programme to transform […]
Numbers waiting for breast cancer screening is 6,800
THE NUMBER of women waiting for breast cancer screening in Donegal has risen to 6,800, according to new figures from the HSE. The BreastCheck service is facing major backlogs due to Covid-19 and although screenings resumed late last October they were again suspended in early 2021 due to high levels of the virus in the […]
Funding sought for new ferries
FUNDING has been sought to provide a new ferry service between two more Donegal islands and the mainland. It is hoped that Inis Meáin and its nearest neighbour, Inishsirrer, will join Tory, Arranmore, Gola and Inishboffin in being linked to a regular ferry service next summer. The issue was raised at the latest meeting of […]
Archaeologist to conduct survey at Raymochy
AN ARCHAEOLOGIST has been appointed to carry out a conservation survey at the Raymochy Abbey and graveyard site. Raymochy Historical Society, which was formed in 2007 by a group of people who had an interest in the history of the area, is the driving force behind the project. The site is in the guardianship of […]
Donegal County Council meeting to reconvene tomorrow
THE Council meeting that had to be adjourned last week due to councillors ‘squabbling’ will reconvene tomorrow morning at 11am. Last Monday, the monthly Donegal County Council meeting was adjourned after tensions boiled over and a row broke out among members. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Jack Murray attempted to maintain control of the meeting […]