A community fundraising group who have raised in the region of €440,000 for a host of local charities were honoured at a special reception at the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District this week. ‘Maggies Fundraising Committees’ – a group of people who have organised charity events from Maggie’s Tavern in St. Johnston, have helped raise much needed […]
Official recognition for Donegal pub that has raised €400,000 for charity
A St Johnston pub that has raised approximately €400,000 for worthy causes will be formally recognised later this month during a Civic Reception in Lifford hosted by Donegal County Council. Established in 1919, Maggies Tavern is now run by Maggie’s niece, Alice Lynch. The family-run pub has served as a focal point for numerous fundraising […]
Medic gains valuable insight into pioneering spine treatment
By Kate Heaney A YOUNG woman from St Johnston has just returned to her medical studies in Aberdeen having seen first hand the world’s most advanced nano endoscopic (ultra small) spine procedures in the world. Kellie McClafferty (23) will graduate next month as a medical doctor from the University of Aberdeen. Advertisement She is the […]
Woman charged with multiple fraud offences to stand trial
A DONEGAL woman is to stand trial charged with a series of offences linked to an alleged fraud involving over £1 million while employed with a cross-community charity. Wendy MacBean (60), of Railway Park, St Johnston, appeared at a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrates Court on Wednesday last. MacBean is charged with 25 offences relating to fraud […]
Unaccompanied learner has vehicle detained
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ in Donegal have reminded the public that it is against the law to drive unaccompanied on a learner permit after a vehicle was detained during an early morning checkpoint this morning. Taking to social media this afternoon, Gardaí said Buncrana Roads Policing Unit was accompanied by Revenue and Social Welfare Enforcement […]
Thousands raised for young woman after shock cancer diagnosis
A FUNDRAISER to help support a young mother from St Johnston who was diagnosed with cancer last week raised over €15,000 in a day. Patrice Mc Crossan (née Rodgers), aged 32, discovered she had acute aggressive leukaemia last Friday and was sent to Galway for treatment two days later. The news came as a huge […]
Monsignor Dan Carr reflects on 55 years in the priesthood
by Jerome Hughes AS he steps down from his role as St. Johnston Parish Priest after an admirable 55 years of service to the Catholic Church, Monsignor Dan Carr, a Fanad native, reflects on his life in changing times. Born in 1939 in Ballyheerin, Fanad, Mgr Carr received his education locally before answering his calling to […]
St Baithins NS bids farewell to retiring principal after 34 years
By Dionne Meehan THERE were mixed emotions in St Baithin’s National School last week as staff, pupils and parents bid farewell to the school’s former Principal Ann Marie Meehan. Working in St Baithin’s National School for 34 years, Ms Meehan spent 22 of those years as principal of the school. Advertisement With a career spanning over […]
Monsignor Dan Carr has celebrated his last Mass
by Louise Doyle ST JOHNSTON Parish Priest Monsignor Dan Carr celebrated his final mass yesterday after 35 years in the parish. Mgr Carr’s family and friends joined with the parish community yesterday in prayer and celebration of his time as parish priest. Advertisement Following mass, refreshments were served in St Johnston and Carrigans Family Resource […]