by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL TD has called on the Tánaiste to ‘urgently intervene’ to ensure the Donegal to Dublin cancer flight is not subject to the passenger cap at the capital’s airport. On Thursday, the Donegal News revealed the fears of Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, a charity which provides subsidised flights for 430 patients […]
Gaoth Dobhair windfarm operator presents cheques to community
At a presentation function held in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore at the weekend the Gaoth Dobhair based windmills Gineadoirí Gaoithe Teoranta presented cheques totalling €34,500 to local voluntary groups, schools and football groups. They presented €5,000 to Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore while a further €5,000 was presented to the St. Vincent de Paul Conference. The Donegal […]
Local groups receive funding from Gaoth Dobhair windfarm
AT a presentation ceremony in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore, Gaoth Dobhair recently Eoghan and Owenie Gillespie of Cronalaght Wind Mills presented a grand total of €76,500 to voluntary groups, schools and sports clubs in the locality. The local St. Vincent De Paul Society received the generous sum of €50,000. They presented €2,000 to each of the following: Donegal Cancer Flights […]
Suggestions sought for Gaoth Dobhair’s ‘Oasis of Peace’
THE people of Gaoth Dobhair are being asked to come up suggestions for the location for an ‘Oasis of Peace’ sculpture. The communal reflection space in the heart of the community will be in remembrance of those who have died suddenly and tragically down through the years. Ms Máire Uí Chomhaill, Bainisteoir, Ionad Naomh Pádraig, […]
Public health awareness day in Gaoth Dobhair
A WEST Donegal cancer group is hosting its second annual public health awareness day in Gaoth Dobhair next week.
Donegal Irish colleges ‘not in favour of water charges’
MNÁ TÍ and Irish colleges across West Donegal are unanimous in their view that they are ‘not in favour of water charges of any kind’.
Earagail Arts: Non, je ne regrette rien – Tionscadal Piaf-Brel/ The Piaf-Brel Project
THE Piaf – Brel Project takes place on Sunday 20 July in Ionad Naomh Padraig, Dobhar/Dore. Edith Piaf was one of France’s most beloved singers.
Earagail Arts: Triúr agus Triúr – Three Poets, Three Guitars
EARAGAIL Arts Festival and Imram bring you Triuir agus Triur – Three Poets, Three Guitars.
Gaoth Dobhair family fun day for Féileacáin
A FAMILY fun day for a very special cause is being held at Ionad Naomh Padraig Dobhar in Gweedore tomorrow (Saturday), June 28.
Donegal Youth Council brings ‘SPARKS’ to Gweedore tomorrow
THE Donegal Youth Council take their ‘SPARKS’ Mental Health roadshow to Gweedore tomorrow (Thursday) as they host the third of five events in the county.