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, […]
Council say flooding incidents are becoming an all too common occurrence
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 […]