By Diarmaid Doherty JUST prior to his ordination to the priesthood in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on June 19, 1983, Michael Carney had a favour to ask from his bishop. He wanted to be ordained in his hometown of Ballyshannon. Advertisement His father back home wasn’t well and Michael thought it might be easier on the […]
Dumping in Conwal cemetery causing offence
HOUSEHOLD waste and electrical appliances have been dumped alongside graves in Conwal Cemetery and is causing upset for people visiting the resting place of loved ones. The rubbish has been discarded inside the main entrance to the burial ground, in and around a large skip provided by Donegal County Council for the proper disposal of […]
Quiet 60th anniversary celebration for Donegal priest
Living in Raphoe since 2011, Fr Willie had hoped to throw open the doors to his home to family and friends next Tuesday but the coronavirus has…
Grammy winning choir for St Eunan’s Cathedral
Three-time Grammy winning US choir, Pacific Boychoir Academy, are making their debut tour to Ireland at the end of this month, with a free performance following mass at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny on 3 July at 10am.
A walk back in time through the Cathedral Quarter
THE Cathedral Quarter Walking Tour opened for business this week.
Parish issues comprehensive pack to 7,000 homes
A ‘Parish Pack’ has been distributed to more than 7,000 homes in Letterkenny in recent days as a gift from the people of the Cathedral parish.
Mosaic to remember Pearse brothers link with cathedral
As part of the evening in St Eunan’s Cathedral a specially commissioned mosaic picture of the Pearse brothers will also be unveiled.
St Eunan’s Cathedral and its links to Pádraig Pearse
The sculptor William (Willie) Pearse, with some help from his more famous older brother, spent time working in the Cathedral during its construction
New priest ordained in Raphoe Diocese
HUNDREDS packed in to St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this afternoon to witness Rev Liam Boyle from the Parish of Tamney in Fanad be ordained a priest by Bishop Philip Boyce.
‘Where are our TDs?’ Prayer and Walk for Life organisers ask
OVER 1,000 people attend Prayer and Walk for Life, but elected Dáil members do not appear despite invitation.