Gardaí are investigating an incident in Raphoe after a woman woke up to discover her front door had been smashed. The incident happened in Pairc Na Bealtaine between 5am and 6am on Saturday morning last. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny on (074) 916 7100.
Parents graduate from pioneering programme
FIFTEEN parents in the Letterkenny and Finn Valley areas have graduated from the pioneering pilot ‘My Child My Vision’ programme. The parents have children attending Errigal College in Letterkenny, Deele College in Raphoe, Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, Scoile Bhríde Primary School in Convoy and Scoil Mhuire Primary School in Stranorlar. ‘My Child My Vision’ […]
Flood victims are living on the edge – council told
By Emma Ryan PEOPLE of Raphoe and Castlefin are “living on the edge” during periods of heavy rain as concerns remain over flooding. It comes as heavy rain battered the county last week as Storm Agnes brought torrential rain and strong winds. Advertisement In July, residents in East Donegal had their homes and businesses destroyed due […]
Clerical changes announced as Mgr Dan Carr to retire
Bishop Alan McGuckian, SJ, has announced a number of clerical changes in the Raphoe Diocese. Monsignor Dan Carr has announced his retirement as the parish priest in St Johnston. Mgr Carr has been the Parish Priest in St Johnston for over 30 years. Advertisement From the weekend of October 14/15, the St Johnston parish will […]
Lisa McHugh returns to her roots for Oakfest show
IRELAND’S leading country pop singer, Lisa McHugh, is heading for the hills this Sunday to perform at Oakfest, Donegal’s much anticipated family friendly festival. A pop country artist in all senses of the word, Lisa’s enchanting stage presence and undeniable talent are what her fans keep coming back for. Falling in love with country music […]
Fr Kelly to brave the shave after 30 years
FR Eamonn Kelly, who has not shaved his beard in over 30 years, is going under the blade for a special cause. Fr Kelly of Raphoe, Convoy and Drumkeen Parish has not used a razor himself since the day before Donegal won their first All-Ireland title in September 1992, and he has finally agreed to shave […]
Suzi Quatro to headline Oakfest tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan INTERNATIONAL superstar Suzi Quatro is set to headline Oakfest in Oakfield Park tomorrow and will be gracing the stage in Raphoe at 9.15pm. The American singer, bass guitarist and songwriter came from a very musical family of five children. Advertisement Being passed on her musical genes from her father, Suzi said at […]
Raphoe residents delighted with ‘life-saving’ restoration of road
By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS of the Tops in Raphoe have expressed their thanks to Donegal County Council this week after major road works were carried out to fix a crater caused by recent flash floods. The road collapse, which was caused by July’s flash flooding, resulted in a partial collapse of a culvert. Advertisement The […]
Disgust over weekend vandalism in Raphoe
By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS in Raphoe were left feeling disgusted at the weekend when flower boxes and trees were vandalised in the Diamond. Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, vandals emptied flower boxes and broke tree branches counteracting the hard work carried out by Raphoe Tidy Towns. Advertisement Martin Laird, who is in charge of […]
Families and businesses living in misery because of crater
FAMILIES and business owners in Raphoe are living in misery after flash flooding left a huge crater on their road which they say is obstructing their lives. Residents of the Tops are being forced to take alternative routes in and out of their homes while farmers are enduring a 10km round trip to get silage because of the crater, […]