GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Elisabeta Milosiu (17), who was reported missing from Quigley’s Point/Carrowkeel on Sunday last. Elisabeta is described as being approximately 5 foot 2 inches in height, of slim build with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, Elisabeta was wearing a black […]
€22,000 raised by Long March for Gaza
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by Liz Kearney IRISH Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) Inishowen Branch has expressed their thanks for all the generosity shown to their campaign by the public. “A huge thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to the Long March for Gaza,” a spokesperson for the group said. Advertisement “Thanks to the marchers, the support […]
Letterkenny and Inishowen residents warned after a series of ‘bogus callers’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning people to be extra vigilant with reports that bogus callers have been operating in different parts of the county. The Gardaí received a number of reports of people encountering these callers in the Inishowen and Letterkenny areas this week. People are encouraged to stay vigilant regardless of where they are […]
Two awards for defective concrete crisis production
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A FILM highlighting the defective concrete crisis in Donegal has won two awards. Galar, directed by Inishowen filmmaker Niall Duffy, scooped Best Irish Short Film and Best Actor (Mark Loughran), at the Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival. While a few of the cast and crew were in Ballyliffin for the Disappear Here Film Festival, cast member Barry O’Donnell was […]
International importance of Inishowen’s archaeological sites revealed in podcast series
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By Liz Kearney A GROUNDBREAKING new ‘History Inishowen’ podcast series has just been released by archaeology group Lands of Éogain. The series will reveal Inishowen’s role in bringing literacy and Christianity to Britain and Scotland through the monasteries of Donegal, as well as through its powerful ruling kings. Advertisement The rich history of the most […]
Presidential candidate grasps full extent of defective concrete crisis
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By Róise Collins DURING her two-day visit to Donegal, presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly met and engaged with local communities across the county, but the real “eye-opener” she said was meeting with homeowners affected by defective concrete. The independent TD for Galway West believed she understood the scale of the crisis from emotional speeches in […]
Crana College 5k returns after tragedy
By Eoghan O’Boyle A HUGE part of the Buncrana community revolves around the town’s two secondary schools, Crana College and Scoil Mhuire. As part of their efforts to reach out to the Buncrana community, Crana College runs a yearly 5k that’s open to all participants. The school’s running, jogging and walking event is always a […]
iCare to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding
CONFIRMATION that Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education (iCARE) is to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding has been welcomed by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue. Established in September 2000 by a small group of parents, iCARE supports individuals with autism and their families in the Inishowen area. Speaking at the official funding announcement in Buncrana […]
Doagh Famine Village to reopen next week following devastating fire
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By Dionne Meehan DOAGH Famine Village has announced it will reopen next week after a massive fire recently destroyed two-thirds of the popular Donegal tourist attraction. The fire cast a deep shadow over the Inishowen community, leaving many heartbroken in its wake. Advertisement Founded by Patrick Doherty in 1997, the famine village is visited by […]
Fundraiser launched to support families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy
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A FUNDRAISER has been set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. It is thought they, along with a third teenager, had been playing […]