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 […]
New Year’s Eve vigils in solidarity with Palestine
TWO vigils will be held in Donegal on New Year’s Eve as part of a nationwide solidarity campaign with Palestine. A vigil will be held in Letterkenny at 3pm tomorrow in Market Square while a vigil will also be held at 3pm at Castle Bridge, Swan Park, Buncrana. The events are being organised by branches […]
‘Gaza, Israel and Beyond’ lecture in ATU on Wednesday
The Law Society at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Letterkenny Campus is hosting a free lecture for people who want to get involved in Human Rights for Palestine. ‘Gaza, Israel and Beyond: a Human Rights Dialogue’ will feature guest speaker Jenny Duncan will who will discuss her experience of visiting occupied Palestine. Jenny Duncan is a […]
Deputy MacLochlainn addresses Palestinian conference
DEPUTY Pádraig MacLochlainn is in Palestine this weekend to attend a major international conference with hundreds of delegates from all over the world including Government Ministers, City Mayors, and Local Authority leaders.