A RAPHOE woman who lost an arm in a horrific road accident says she is “blessed and humbled” by the outpouring of support that has been shown to her. Mother-of-two Evette Woods added that she was “thankful to be alive” following the crash on the main Letterkenny to Lifford road last Saturday. Ms Woods was […]
Bishop ‘deeply saddened’ innocent child endured abuse
Yesterday in Letterkenny Circuit Court, a former priest of the Diocese of Raphoe, was sentenced to two years imprisonment for the sexual abuse of a minor in 1985. He was a priest in the diocese from 1976 and was removed from ministry immediately on reception of the complaint in 1998. The Gardai and HSE/ Tulsa […]
Litte bit of magic as Raphoe’s Diamond sparkles bright
It was a Christmas Lights ‘switch on’ with a little bit of magic this year in Raphoe. Residents and businesses in the Diamond, the town centre, came to their doorstep on Saturday and with a wave of the hand the trees were lit up bringing a much needed sparkle to the town. The Chairperson of […]
Local school receives message from David Attenborough
GEOGRAPHY students at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School in Raphoe received a letter in the post this week from broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough. The 94-year-old documentarian, whose work includes: Life on Earth, Planet Earth and his most recent documentary, A Life on Our Planet, wrote to the students as part […]
Resurgence in demand for thatchers
THE restoration of thatched cottages on the Wild Atlantic Way in recent years has led to a resurgence in the ancient craft of thatching and the harvesting and preparation of the materials in Donegal. Master thatcher, Ivor Kilpatrick, from Raphoe is following in the footsteps of his father, Billy. He has also introduced his son, […]
Shoppers turn to deliveries, spuds and stuff for baking
“Covid has affected us all. We’ve had to change our work practices for the protection of customers and staff alike but we’ve seen a surge in business”
Investigation after fire breaks out in Raphoe
AN investigation has been launched following the outbreak of a fire at a property on the Diamond in Raphoe in the early hours of this morning. The fire broke out at around 4am and fire fighters managed to get the blaze under control but considerable damage has been caused. A Spokesperson for the Gardai told […]
Date for your diary: Bishop Ken Good’s last service
An Ascension Day Service of Holy Communion will be the final event in Bishop Ken Good’s 17 years of ministry in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe.
€177,000 Funding for new Raphoe Community Centre
Minister Joe McHugh has announced a community centre in Raphoe is to be redeveloped with €177,127 funding under the Leader programme.
Clerical changes for Raphoe Diocese
BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a reshuffle of clerical positions in the diocese. In a statement released today, the Bishop’s Office revealed a number of changes including the decision by Canon Dinny McGettigan, Parish Priest of Raphoe to retire after 53 years. Fr Eamonn Kelly, Administrator, Conwal and Leck will move to become […]