DONEGAL TD Joe McHugh has passed on his congratulations to towns and communities in Donegal who took part in this year’s Tidy Towns competition. Minister McHugh said he was pleased with awards today to Buncrana, Carrigart, Raphoe, Culdaff, Malin, Kerrykeel and Letterkenny. Advertisement “For the last fifty nine years the Tidy Towns competition has […]
Raphoe Tidy Town’s committee member awarded
A member of the Raphoe Tidy Towns committee has been awarded at this year’s competition. Danny Martin of Raphoe TidyTowns Committee, Raphoe, Co Donegal, was today highly commended as a SuperValu Community Hero at the SuperValu TidyTowns Awards at the Helix, Dublin. Danny was recognised for his commitment to enhancing his local community. The […]
Clerical changes in Raphoe diocese revealed
THE NEW Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a major reshuffle of clerical positions in the diocese. In a statement released by the Diocesan Secretary, Fr Michael McKeever, it was revealed that Fr Gerard Cunningham, CC, Fintown and Administrator in the Glenties has been appointed the Parish Priest in the Glenties (Iniskeel). Fr Donnchadh […]
New Donegal Community Garden Network is blossoming
Begun in Spring 2016, the Network presently consists of 26 communally-run gardens – the latest addition being on Tory Island – which share ideas…
Woman’s death: State Pathologist on his way to Raphoe
The woman, aged 43 years, was found in an apartment on William Street, Raphoe.
Clerical changes under way in Raphoe diocese
A native of Gweedore, Mgr Gillespie works for the Congregation for the Clergy in Rome while he is also a Papal Master of Ceremonies for Pope Francis
New Bishop of Raphoe to be named after Mass in morning
Raphoe becomes the first of seven of Ireland’s 26 dioceses currently awaiting the appointment of a new bishop to fill the post.
Eileen is still a long way from ‘6 down and 3 across’
The gift of an Apple Ipad that has really captured the imagination of a 95 year old great grandmother in the days since her birthday on May 16.
Ulster Bank Officials confirm closures of local banks
Dail Deputies meet with bank officials today to discuss the future of the Ulster Bank Branches in Ardara and Raphoe.
Protest at Raphoe Livestock Mart over bank closure
Public urged to come out and support the latest move against the earmarked closure of Ulster Banks in Raphoe and Ardara.