By Diarmaid Doherty SENIOR officials in Donegal County Council say the devastating incidents of flooding in parts of East Donegal at the weekend are becoming all too common, and warned they could occur again in any part of Donegal, at any time. Flash-floods on Saturday evening left homes and businesses in Raphoe, Castlefinn, Convoy and […]
Emergency Humanitarian Flood Scheme approved for East Donegal Businesses
Donegal County Council has been advised that the Cabinet has approved the Emergency Humanitarian Flood Scheme to aid eligible businesses impacted by the recent flooding in Donegal on the weekend of the July 22 and 23 2023. Homes and businesses across East Donegal are still recovering from the flash flooding that ravaged local towns at the […]
Dance anthem aims to keep search for missing persons in the spotlight
by Louise Doyle A RAPHOE man who has devoted the last 10 years of his life to running the world’s largest missing persons network hopes a new dance anthem awareness initiative will strike a cord. Fintan Cullen aims to reunite missing children and adults with their loved ones. Advertisement Using photos or videos provided by gardaí, police, families and […]
Clean up efforts to continue after weekend flooding
A minimum of 10 commercial premises and eight domestic properties were flooded.
Communities demand action after floods
By Róise Collins AS heavy rain battered down across the county on Saturday evening many homes and businesses held their breath and braced for what they feared was history repeating itself. Castlefinn, Raphoe and the surrounding area yet again felt the brunt of the unforgiving showers. In Raphoe alone it was reported that close to […]
Flash flooding reported across Donegal
Flash flooding was reported across Donegal last night following torrential rain yesterday afternoon. Raphoe, Castlefinn and surrounding areas were the worst hit, with many homes and businesses impacted by the heavy rainfall. Video footage captured Raphoe and Catlefinn shows emergency services responding to the flooding in both towns. Locals have also been highly praised by […]
Tinney family raise £8,000 for NW Cancer Centre
William Tinney and family from Raphoe have raised an incredible £8,000 for the North West Cancer Centre at Altnagelvin Hospital.
A big weekend for all ages at Earagail Arts Festival
Earagail Arts Festival’s 2023 programme continues this weekend with a host of events for all ages. If you are looking for children’s activities this weekend, there are special family rates for all ticketed shows of circus fun at the Wild Atlantic Weekend at Royal & Prior School in Raphoe (Thursday July 13 – Saturday July 15). […]
‘Gerry’s presence will always be felt here, and he still inspires’
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree David Fisher, Estate Manager at Oakfield Park reflects on the passing of Gerry Robinson, discusses plans for the popular amenity and running a more sustainable steam engine. Hi David, thanks for agreeing to this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself? I grew up close […]
Raphoe gets a boost with new ‘Fair Day’ mural
RAPHOE Fair Day from days gone by has been remembered in the town’s new mural. Over the past week, an artist has been transforming a cream gable wall in the Diamond in Raphoe into a work of art inspired by an image of the Diamond on a Fair Day from a photograph believed to have been taken […]