Run for the Royal fundraiser draws to a successful end


PARENTS, staff members and friends of the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School in Raphoe have played their part in a unique fundraiser organised to encourage health and well-being during the month of January. The ‘Run for the Royal’ appeal was organised by the school’s Parents Association who asked people to walk or run 50km by […]

Parishioners ‘deeply hurt’ after gravestones damaged


By Louise Doyle THE Dean of St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe has said parishioners have been left “deeply hurt” after a number of graves and headstones were damaged. Eight headstones within the graveyard at St Eunan’s, The Diamond, were damaged, some having been broken while others were pulled out of the ground. Advertisement Gardaí are […]

‘Despite the darkness there is a lot of good going on around us’


In his Christmas message, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Andrew James Forster said the peace of Christ is the greatest gift any of us could wish for at this time. Bishop Forster said our TVs are filled with images of carnage and bloodshed in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. Add […]

Cribs from around the world on display in Raphoe


by Kate Heaney CRIBS collected from all around the globe are on display in St Eunan’s Church in Raphoe creating a seasonal and unusual exhibition. The bulk of the diverse, 51-strong Exhibition of Cribs, were purchased by a local man who was more than happy to share them with the local community. Advertisement Fr Eamonn […]

Seven distinctions for Royal and Prior student


A LETTERKENNY 5th year student studying in the Royal and Prior in Raphoe has been recognised for her exceptional marks in the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement results. Julia achieved seven distinctions and two higher merits in her Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement. To achieve a distinction Julia scored over 90 per cent in each of her […]

Front door smashed in Raphoe


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 […]