BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a reshuffle of clerical positions in the Raphoe Diocese. In a statement released today, the Bishop’s Office revealed a number of changes including the retirement of Very Rev Cathal Ó Fearrai, Kilbarron, Balyshannon with Kilmacrennan’s Fr Paddy Dunne to replace him, effective from June 24. Very Rev Michael […]
A5 Public Inquiry ‘important opportunity’ for communities to voice support for critical road project
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said that the A5 public inquiry is an opportunity for people and communities to voice their support for the A5 upgrade. The Donegal TD was speaking after he attending the public inquiry which opened in Omagh today. The A5 links Donegal and the north-west area to […]
Gardaí are investigating an incident of arson in Buncrana
Gardaí are continuing to investigate an incident of arson in Buncrana, County Donegal, that was reported to Gardaí shortly before midnight on Thursday, May 11 2023. The incident occurred at a premises within a business park in the Lisfannon area of Buncrana, County Donegal and Gardaí attended the scene at approximately 11:55pm. The fire was […]
Three supermarket chains reduce price on own bread
THREE major retailers in Donegal are among national outlets which have reduced the price of their own bread. Tesco, Aldi and Lidl announced they were cutting the price of their own-brand bread by 10c. The move came into effect on Thursday. Last week the same supermarkets cut 40c off the price of a pound of their […]
HSA to launch two week inspection blitz in quarries across Ireland
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will carry out a two week quarry safety inspection campaign commencing today. The focus of the campaign is on safe machinery operation, machinery guarding and maintenance activities. In the ten year period 2013-2022 Quarrying, Mining and the associated manufacturing activities in the industry accounted for 8 work-related fatalities in […]
Council to meet Ballybofey businesses over parking regulations
BY DIONNE MEEHAN DONEGAL County Council is set to meet with businesses in Ballybofey to discuss parking regulations in the town. This comes following an online discussion at the weekend where there seemed to be a lot of confusion around what the grace period is for a parked car without a ticket, before fines can […]
Last man killed during Civil War remembered
By Róise Collins THE last volunteer killed during the Civil War is to be remembered in his hometown of Kincasslagh today. Neil ‘Plunkett’ O’Boyle a native of Burtonport, Kincasslagh was killed in May 1923 just two weeks after a ceasefire was called at the end of April. Advertisement Local man Danny has been involved in […]
Progress finally made on over 60 defective block scheme homes
By Emma Ryan SIXTY seven houses impacted by the defective block scandal in Donegal have had work carried out as part of the homeowner scheme. As of May 4 2023, 67 homes have been accepted for stage three of the scheme and work is ongoing on site – 34 have had work complete while work is […]
Stramore NS pupils do themselves proud at VEX Robotics World Championships
By Diarmaid Doherty THE pupils and staff members at Stramore National School returned to a special homecoming celebration on Saturday evening – rounding off a once-in-a-lifetime trip that will live long in their memories. The school represented Ireland at the VEX Robotics World Championships which were held in Texas last week. Advertisement The young pupils […]
Rory Gallagher steps back as Derry manager
RORY Gallagher has announced his decision to step back as the manager of the Derry senior intercounty football team. It comes in the wake of allegations made by his estranged wife Nicola on social media earlier this week. In a statement released this evening, Gallagher, who previously managed Donegal said, “I have advised Derry GAA […]