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 […]
Person arrested after incident at Deele College in Raphoe
ONE person has been arrested following an incident at Deele College in Raphoe. Emergency services responded to the incident earlier this morning. There are no reports of any injuries. No further details are available at this time.
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 […]
‘Where is the pathway of care?’
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 […]