A FUNDRAISING campaign has been set up for a Ramelton man who suffered a severe brain injury following a fall at his home in October. Don Mooney is currently in Letterkenny University Hospital following a long stay in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Requiring extensive long term rehabilitation, Don’s family have set up a Go Fund Me page to […]
Camino trip to raise funds for Volunteer Emergency Medics in Donegal
Two consultants in emergency medicine, based in the west of Ireland, are encouraging people to bike or hike the Camino this April to raise funds for the ground services of the Irish Community Air Ambulance. The organisation has a team of Volunteer Emergency Medical Responders on the ground in Donegal, Mayo and Dublin. The trip […]
Fundraising drive to help speed up surgery times
THE Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, who have collected funds to improve facilities at the hospital for the last 30 years, have now embarked on a new drive which will help speed up theatre surgeries. Last weekend volunteers took up their annual church gate collection in Donegal and once again thanked the public for their […]
Walk in Central Park in memory of victims of Creeslough
A WALK will take place in Central Park in New York on Sunday in memory of the victims of the tragic explosion in Creeslough which occurred this day last week. The walk is being organised by Creeslough native Aoife Cannon who is now living in New York. Anyone who would like to take part is […]
Taking great leap in memory of father
WHEN Brendan Cavanagh lost his mobility, he found a new lease of life with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA). Brendan sadly passed away in 2017, but his family are now preparing to ‘take the plunge’ by each doing a bungee jump from Moville pier next month. They hope to raise much needed proceeds for IWA, which […]
Unique fundraiser for Dungloe parochial hall
Built in 1913, it has served the people well as a parish and a community venue for various social, cultural, recreational and historical events.
Gola Island swim for cancer flights
Open sea swimmers will take to the waters off Gola Island on Thursday, August 11 to swim to Carrickfin in aid of North West Cancer Flights.
Donegal celebs ready for a night behind bars
PRISONERS will return to the historic jail cells at Lifford Old Courthouse for the first time in 100 years as 13 well-known locals raise money for charity. ‘Jailbreak’ takes place in the Lifford Old Courthouse on Friday April 29 and the familiar faces will leave their families behind for one night and stay in one […]
Music marathon to help woman after fire
A unique fundraiser will be held this evening to raise funds to support a Glenties woman after her home was destroyed by a fire last month. A 24-hour-music marathon is being held in The Highlands Hotel to support Breezy Kelly who had been living in a cottage in Gortnasillagh until it went up in flames […]
St Johnston man to take on Mizen to Malin challenge in 24 hours
A ST JOHNSTON man is gearing up for a mammoth challenge of cycling from Mizen to Malin Head in just 24 hours to raise funds for two charities close to his heart. Johnny Kane is no stranger to pushing himself and has previously won the 555km Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race. This June Johnny will […]