Gaza graffiti sparks debate and concern


By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called on the perpetrators of a wave of Gaza-related graffiti around the town to show restraint and “have a think about” what they are doing as it could be counter-productive. Cllr. Gerry McMonagle’s comments come following a weekend that saw many residents being shocked […]


Local protest rally to end slaughter and genocide in Gaza


A PROTEST march will take place in Letterkenny this weekend calling for an immediate halt to the genocidal slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza and the Occupied Territories of Palestine. The Donegal Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (DIPSC) have invited the county’s TDs and councillors to join them on Saturday, March 29 at 12 noon […]


Pat on route from Malin to Mizen by tractor for Gaza


HAVING set off last Thursday Thursday from Malin Head, Pat Murphy, a teacher and father of four from Galway is currently on route by tractor to Mizen Head, a 2,800km trek along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way in a bid to raise money for the people of Gaza. Pat’s vintage tractor can only reach a top speed […]


Hospital workers hold vigil in solidarity with Gaza colleagues


BY JEROME HUGHES HEALTHCARE workers attached to Letterkenny University Hospital are demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to allow for the delivery of food, water and life-saving medication. Members of the public joined with the workers this week to hold a vigil outside the hospital to honour doctors, nurses and paramedics who have been killed […]


Donegal campaigners travelling to Dublin for pro-Palestinian rally


Donegal branch members of the Ireland Palestinian Solidarity Campaign will travel to Dublin on Saturday to take part in a national demonstration as the situation in Gaza deteriorates by the hour. Speaking to Donegal News ahead of the event organiser Fadl Mustapha expressed frustration that concerns being expressed by campaigners in Donegal appear to be […]


‘Gaza, Israel and Beyond’ lecture in ATU on Wednesday


The Law Society at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Letterkenny Campus is hosting a free lecture for people who want to get involved in Human Rights for Palestine. ‘Gaza, Israel and Beyond: a Human Rights Dialogue’ will feature guest speaker Jenny Duncan will who will discuss her experience of visiting occupied Palestine. Jenny Duncan is a […]