THERE is a huge lineup of musicians for the Solidarity with Palestine evening. The event will take place at 7.30pm this Saturday, September 20 in Scioból an Phobail, Mín na Craoibhe, Anagaire, F94 RX00. The evening will aim to raise funds for the Flotilla to Gaza and to support the ongoing activism. Advertisement Music stars […]
Our children should never be canon fodder for rich men’s wars
In a Letter to the Editor this week, Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig writes how children should never be canon fodder for rich men’s wars ‘Death by a thousand cuts’ is a well known phrase that is used to describe the slow killing of anythingv – neutrality, sovereignty, a law, human rights, even humans; […]
Palestinian families’ relocation to Letterkenny to go ahead next week
By Róise Collins SIX Palestinian families’ relocation to Donegal is to go ahead as planned after concerns regarding access to adequate healthcare in Letterkenny delayed their move from Dublin on Monday. The critically ill children, who arrived in Ireland through a government medical evacuation programme last year, were due to have already been relocated to […]
Activist hits out after Gaza message is painted over
By Róise Collins A LOCAL activist has voiced her anger after a wall bearing the words ‘STOP THE GENOCIDE’ was painted over in Letterkenny. The lettering which was painted on a wall along the town’s Port Road had been there for several weeks, before being painted over last week. Advertisement In response to its removal, activists […]
Large crowd attends Palestine rally in Letterkenny
By Róise Collins A large crowd gathered in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon for a rally in response to Israel’s breaking of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. A sea of Palestinian flags marched from the hospital to An Grianán Theatre, where participants flooded the forecourt. Advertisement There, Cllr Declan Meehan delivered a rousing speech on behalf […]
Public meeting on Palestine
By Evelyn Cullen HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out on Thursday evening in Annagry to hear the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr. Jilan Wahba Abadalmajid, speak at a public meeting. The ambassador was invited by Independent councillor Michéal Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig who said the event is “hugely important for us as a community […]
‘Freedom to Run’ raises €1,200
THE Donegal screening of a film following a group of Palestinian and Scottish runners as they train for the Palestine and Edinburgh marathons in the occupied West Bank has raised €1,200. ‘Freedom to Run’ was shown in the Gallowglass Community Centre in Milford on Friday last, co-hosted with Milford & District Resource Centre and the Donegal […]
Fundraiser in aid of the Palestine Medical Relief Society
A FUNDRAISER is being held in Gaoth Dobhair in aid of the Palestine Medical Relief Society tomorrow. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Oifig Sinn Féin, Gaoth Dobhair at 3pm.
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 […]
Flag erected on Fahan mountain by Buncrana Palestinian Support Group
MEMBERS of the Buncrana Palestinian Support Group marked the beginning of the New Year by erecting a Palestinian flag to the cross on Fahan mountain on New Year’s Day. They say that raising the flag at the Fahan cross symbolises their determination to transform the political realities of their Palestinian sisters and brothers. Advertisement […]