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 […]


N14 at Feddyglass to remain closed for remainder of the week


A SECTION of the N14 between Whitecross and Feddyglass junctions will remain closed for the remainder of the week following Storm Éowyn. 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 at the weekend.


Man who died in Raphoe traffic incident named as Kacper Dudek (20)


The man who died in the fatal road traffic incident in Donegal in the early hours of Friday morning has been named as Kacper Dudek (20). Gardaí in Raphoe continue to investigate the fatal incident that occurred at Feddyglass, Raphoe. The body of the deceased man has been removed from the scene to the mortuary […]


Raphoe to reap the rewards of Uisce Éireann investment


UISCE Éireann customers in Raphoe can look forward to a more reliable water supply as significant improvement works get underway in the East Donegal town in the coming days. Uisce Éireann has prioritised more than 1km of damaged water mains for replacement at Beltony Road, Raphoe, which will ensure a reduction in disruption from bursts and […]


Raphoe man Mark McCollum marks 18 years since quadruple bypass surgery


By Dionne Meehan EIGHTEEN years ago Mark McCollum’s life changed in a way he could have never imagined. An avid swimmer, cyclist and diver, the Raphoe man was told he had only weeks to live if he didn’t undergo an urgent quadruple bypass. Advertisement Marking 18 years since his operation last week, he urged people […]


Donegal piper Christy Murray retires from teaching music


By Dionne Meehan AFTER 43 years of teaching music Christy Murray, aka the Donegal piper, has retired. Moving to the county from Scotland when he was just six-years-old, Christy grew up in Raphoe where he first got the taste for music. Advertisement “There were two pipe bands here,” Christy said. “I used to deliver the […]


Memorial mass for loved ones lost on our roads


By Róise Collins A POIGNANT mass held to remember victims of road traffic collisions was held in St Eunan’s Church in Raphoe last week. The mass was organised by local Parish Priest Fr Eamon Kelly. He was assisted by Fr Willie McMenamin and Fr Dinny McGettigan. Advertisement During the special memorial mass the names of […]