By Louise Doyle WHEN Mary Harte casts her eyes to the incoming government after tomorrow’s general election, foremost in her mind is her continued fight for a pathway of care for her husband, Jimmy. The Raphoe man, a former Labour Party and Fine Gael politician and member of Seanad Éireann, was found collapsed on a Dublin […]
Warning over reported bogus seller in Raphoe area
A RAPHOE business has urged customers to beware of a door-to-door seller using their name. Coyle’s Centra said they have been notified through gardaí about a person selling saucepans, tobacco, alcohol and knives while claiming to be associated with the store. The salesperson is reportedly travelling in a white Citroen Berlingo van. Advertisement Coyle’s Centra has […]
Disruption to water mains expected in Raphoe.
Disruption is expected in the Raphoe area today with water mains repairs being carried out. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm on 30 October. However, Uisce Eireann has advised to allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for customer’s supply to fully return. Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Craigs […]
Tickets on sale for Pumpkin Express at Oakfield Park
All-aboard! Tickets for Oakfield Park’s Pumpkin Express are now on sale as the historic estate is transformed into a spine-chilling mystery fit for all the family. Are you brave enough to face a ghostly train ride full of surprises? What about a spot of Trick-or-Treating with their spooky hosts? Find out at this frightfully fun […]
Woman (40s) seriously injured after freak accident in Raphoe
A WOMAN (40s) was seriously injured after a piece of rubble fell from a historic building in Raphoe yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the freak accident which occurred at around 5.15pm in the Diamond area of the town. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following reports of an […]
Archbishop Martin to visit Raphoe this Sunday
ARCHBISHOP Eamon Martin, Primate of All Ireland will visit St Eunan’s Church in Raphoe this Sunday, September 22. Everyone is welcome to come along to the Church between 3pm and 5pm for a time of prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and healing prayer. Parish Priest of Raphoe, Fr Eamonn Kelly explained thst the invite for the bishop […]
Diocese of Raphoe responds to Scoping Inquiry Report on Historical Abuse in religious schools
By Tara McCormack This afternoon, the Diocese of Raphoe issued a statement acknowledging the publication of the Scoping Inquiry into historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders. The inquiry, which has unveiled a disturbing legacy of abuse, involved over 2,400 allegations against 884 alleged abusers across more than 300 schools in Ireland. Advertisement […]
Grants to encourage angling in Donegal
FOUR Donegal fishing projects will benefit from a €30,000 sponsorship grant from Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) designed to support sustainable angling tourism and provide coaching events for young anglers. On Monday IFI announced that the following Donegal projects would benefit. They are Getting Community Hooked on Angling workshops organised by the Deele Community Anglers, Raphoe. Advertisement […]
Monsignor Kevin’s 25th anniversary
Gaoth Dobhair born Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, P.P., of Conwal and Leck and Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese who celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination with a Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg on Saturday evening. He is pictured with his brothers, Tom Beag, Pluincéad, Joseph and Éamonn and sister Sorcha.
Monsignor Kevin Gillespie to celebrate 25 years of Ministry
MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie will celebrate the Silver Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood on July 4 at 7pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral with refreshments afterwards in Loreto Secondary School. Monsignor Gillespie is Parish Priest of Conwal and Leck and he is Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese since the departure of Bishop Alan McGuckian to […]