DONEGAL Vintage and Working Day Association are holding a charity Truck Show and Strongman competition on Saturday, May 20 at the grounds of Raphoe Livestock Mart. This year’s charity partners include local Mental Health Charities and Alzheimer’s Donegal. Admission on the day is €5 for an adult, €3 for under 16, FREE for children under […]
Gardaí investigating robbery in Raphoe
GARDAÍ are continuing to investigate a robbery that took place in Raphoe on Wednesday, May 3. A spokesperson for the Gardaí told the Donegal News that they are investigating a “theft and criminal damage incident” which took place at a premises in the town centre in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The spokesperson also […]
YOUTHopia Future Fair 2023 – Young People and the Future of Europe
OVER 150 young people from across Donegal and the North West attended the YOUTHopia Future Fair in Oakfield Park in Raphoe on Thursday, April 27. YOUTHopia is an EU funded project led by the Assembly of European Regions in partnership with Donegal County Council. The YOUTHopia project aims to make sure that young people across […]
Fuel prices hit lowest level since September 2021
BY DIONNE MEEHAN ACCORDING to the latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey, fuel prices have fallen to their lowest level since September 2021. In a small survey of five local filling stations last week, the price of a litre of diesel ranged from €1.50 at Jones Oil in Letterkenny to €1.55 in Circle K in Letterkenny. […]
Recovered bikes donated to Ukrainian refugees
STOLEN or lost bicycles recovered by An Garda Síochána have been donated to Ukrainian refugees in Termon through a Foróíge youth group in Raphoe which has been refurbishing bikes since October 2022. Garda Ted McCaffrey and Garda Ann Marie O’Farrell, Community Gardaí from the Lifford Sector, presented the bikes refurbished by young people from Foróige to […]
Houses in Raphoe to proceed but will be delayed
Donegal County Council has confirmed the housing development in Raphoe which has been paused due to the developer going into administration will be completed. Construction of 11 homes in Meadow Hill, Raphoe paused in December as it was revealed the developer has gone into administration. The Council has confirmed the work on the estate will proceed […]
Plans lodged to increase height of Raphoe 5G mast
A planning application has been lodged for the extension of a telecoms mast in Raphoe to enhance the area’s 5G coverage. Towercom Ltd has asked Donegal County Council for the go ahead to build a 24 metre structure with antennas, dishes and associated equipment at Mullafin, Mongorry Hill. An existing 18 metre mast will be removed […]
New clergy appointments for the Diocese of Raphoe
BISHOP Alan McGuckian has announced a number of clergy appointments in the Raphoe Diocese. Very Rev James Gillespie, PP, Falcarragh is moving to Donegal Town (Tawnawilly) to replace Very Rev Niall Coll. Rev John Boyce, CC, Arranmore Island will be replacing Very Rev James Gillespie as Parish Priest of Falcarragh. Advertisement While Rev John Attoh, […]
Credit Union to move to former Ulster Bank premises in Raphoe
LIFFORD Credit Union has taken over the former Ulster Bank building in Raphoe. It is five years since the banking giant shut its branch in The Diamond. Now the local Credit Union is gearing up to renovate and extend the vacated premises and relocate from Meetinghouse Street. Advertisement Expressions of interest are being sought from […]
National award and €1,000 prize for Raphoe student
DEELE College in Raphoe has been celebrating after fifth year student Caoimhe Parke was announced as the national winner of the Europe Direct Soap Box Award. Caoimhe, who won the regional stage of the competition in Letterkenny library, went forward as the Europe Direct Letterkenny representative in the 16 and under category. Her three minute speech […]