By Rebecca Crockett OVER €75,000 has been raised since Friday for a Donegal six-year-old who was diagnosed with cancer following a standard A&E visit. Ruby Houston was diagnosed with an advanced aggressive cancer called Neuroblastoma after attending A&E with a sore leg. Advertisement Described as their “smart, kind, funny and loving 6-year-old girl”, Alana and […]
Fundraiser set up by devastated family to alleviate funeral costs
THE devastated family of the victims of Saturday’s fatal road collision at Quigley’s Point have set up a fundraiser to help cover funeral costs. Kian Dawson (16), who was the passenger in the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene following the single-vehicle collision on Saturday, August 24. His cousin, Eoghan Dawson (20s), who was […]
Killygordon NS to mark 60th anniversary with series of fundraisers
By Dionne Meehan KILLYGORDON National School is preparing to celebrate their 60th anniversary by hosting a number of fundraising events in aid of a sensory room and a car park. Situated on Killygordon Main Street, for years parents have had difficulty dropping their children to school due to the lack of parking spaces. Advertisement Despite […]
From Donegal to Florida: James O’Donnell’s ‘pawsitively’ stunning journey
BY JEROME HUGHES FALCARRAGH photographer James O’Donnell is soaring to new heights of success as he gears up to showcase his work stateside at the prestigious Florida Keys Island Fest. His journey is intertwined with inspiration drawn from his beloved pet dogs Iggy and Frida. Advertisement They have served as loyal companions during his photographic ventures […]
Major fundraiser launched to complete vital renovations
A MAJOR fundraiser hopes to raise €30,000 to complete vital renovations to the Coole Cranford Community Centre. This initiative comes after a €300,000 funding award from Pobal, requiring the community to match €30,000 to bring this project to fruition. The proposed renovations include the installation of new changing rooms and toilets, kitchen and versatile function rooms. These […]
Fundraiser to help local family following New Year’s Day crash
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER has been launched to support a young family based in Kilmacrennan following a fatal car crash on New Year’s Day. Keith Higginbotham, originally from Kildare, was the first person to be killed on Irish roads in 2024. Advertisement The father of two was involved in a single vehicle crash on the M7 at […]
Over €30,000 raised to help grant last wish
By Emma Ryan AN incredible €33,000 has been raised for a terminally-ill Castlefinn woman, whose last wish is to enjoy a family holiday in Florida. Mother-of-four, Leanne Browne, has been battling cancer for the past number of years. Advertisement She was initially diagnosed with breast cancer, and had to undergo a double mastectomy as well […]
Online fundraiser for Glenties museum
BY DIONNE MEEHAN ARTEFACTS, literature, treasures and memories are just a few things contained within St. Connell’s Museum in Glenties. Having to close its doors in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic due to mounting bills, it has never reopened. Advertisement A gofundme page has now been set up in the hope the museum […]
More help needed for girl undergoing treatment in US
THE uncle of an nine-year-old Donegal girl undergoing life-saving treatment in America for a brain tumour has said her family need help more than ever. Caitlin Strain was diagnosed with a brain tumour in Letterkenny University Hospital on February 18 last year, just three days before her birthday which she celebrated in Temple Street Children’s […]
Family fundraising in memory of Aimee Devenney (14)
Ahead of the first anniversary of her death, a Donegal community is fundraising in memory of a young girl who died from an asthma attack. Aimee Devenney was a young Donegal girl who died last year at the age of 14 due to an asthma attack. Her mother Michelle was interviewed on Barrscéalta on RTÉ […]