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 […]
Gardaí investigating death of woman in St Johnston
The woman’s body was found at a house in St Johnston yesterday.
GoFundMe page set up for St Johnston man who is receiving cancer treatment
by Louise Doyle MORE than €2,500 has been raised for a St Johnston man who is undergoing cancer treatment. A husband and father, Martin Gamble (50) is recovering following major surgery in Blackrock Clinic in Dublin to remove a portion of his lung and a tumour. Advertisement A Go Fund Me page set up by […]
New apartment building and commercial unit for St. Johnston
A NEW apartment building and commercial unit is being proposed for St. Johnston. Planning permission has been sought for the building at Main Street, St. Johnston. Applicant Ajit Singh proposes to erect a building to consist of five apartments and a commercial unit consisting of two retail units. Advertisement The development would also include a […]