COUNCILLORS from the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District have visited the recently completed social housing dwellings, constructed as a second phase of the existing Meadow Hill estate in Raphoe. These energy efficient homes were constructed by John O’Donnell Construction Ltd and consist of a three-bedroom specially adapted bungalow and ten two-bedroom, two storey dwellings. The estate road […]
Regeneration for Raphoe Town Centre in the pipeline
DONEGAL County Council’s Regeneration and Development Team have announced plans to develop and regenerate Raphoe town centre. This revamp will be carried out in conjunction with Paul Doherty Architects and Cala Architects. This development will be heritage-led with aims to incorporate historic buildings and culture into the plans. Advertisement The strategy and action plan will […]
Community prepares to honour Canon Dinny McGettigan
By Danny Martin ON Friday evening, June 20, in St. Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, people from all over the parish, diocese and far beyond will gather for a Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of the Ordination of Canon Denis McGettigan, PE. It marks a great milestone in the life of a […]
Raphoe pupil wins national carbon monoxide safety competition
SIXTH class pupil Fearne Quinn from St Eunan’s National School, Raphoe, has won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it can pose in our homes. Gas Networks Ireland, in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), called for entries to a carbon monoxide safety poster competition from pupils […]
Raphoe reaps the rewards of Uisce Éireann works
A 1km stretch of old water mains have been replaced in Raphoe guaranteeing the town a much more reliable water supply. Uisce Éireann crews have completed the old mains replacement works at Beltony Road, Raphoe and the new pipework will ensure a reduction in disruption of the water supply from bursts. The work will also […]
Doherty urges Tánaiste to secure funding for rebuild of Raphoe Community Playgroup
THE Tánaiste has been called on to step in and help secure funding to rebuild Raphoe Community Playgroup. The playgroup, a community-based childcare service, was forced to vacate its building last year after it was condemned due to the presence of defective concrete blocks. They are currently operating from a building deemed unfit for purpose. […]
N14 at Feddyglass remains closed
A SECTION of the N14 between Whitecross and Feddyglass junctions remains closed today. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes via Ballindrait to Raphoe and St Johnston to Rosgier. An update on the re-opening of this road will be provided this evening, Tuesday, February 4.
Raphoe man’s short film set to screen at Chicago Irish Film Festival
By Dionne Meehan A RAPHOE videographer’s short film has been selected to screen at the Chicago Irish Film Festival later this month. Simon Barr’s short film ‘The Last of the Hand Weavers’ delves into the life of Ardara man Eddie Doherty, who has been weaving since the late 1950s. Advertisement Mr Doherty, who is now […]
Funeral takes place this morning of young Lifford man killed during Storm Éowyn
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a young man who tragically lost his life in a road collision during Storm Éowyn will be held in Lifford today. Kacper Dudek (20), of Beechwood Park, Lifford, was on his way home from work at Zeus Industrial Products in Letterkenny on Friday morning shortly before 5.30am when a tree […]