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 […]


The Pumpkin Express

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 […]