Urgent intervention needed in wake of Donegal cancer flight risk – Doherty


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, […]