Primary Care Physiotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar are to be delivered from community hospitals in Lifford and Donegal Town from today. However, the HSE say they are in the process of seeking suitable accommodation in the Finn Valley Area in order to have the services restored. In a statement last week, the […]
€2,880 raised for Donegal Hospice and MS Ireland
HOUSEHOLD recycling centres throughout Donegal have contributed €2,880 to support the local hospice and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Donegal Hospice offers a range of palliative care services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, while Multiple Sclerosis Ireland provides crucial services to thousands of individuals living with MS and their families. The much-needed funds were raised by Bryson Recycling […]
Stranorlar ‘eyesore’ set to be finally replaced by state-of-the-art homes
BY JEROME HUGHES A LANDMARK building in Stranorlar, branded an “eyesore”, will almost certainly be demolished this year and replaced by 8 much-needed homes before the end of next year. It’s understood many locals are expressing relief at the prospect of bidding farewell to the derelict old fire station, which has remained vacant for years, […]
Businesses in Twin Towns move to allay traffic fears
BY JEROME HUGHES IT is set to be a somewhat tumultuous year in the Finn Valley as road and parking projects begin in Ballybofey/ Stranorlar, with the potential for major traffic congestion. The implementation of a Stop/Go traffic management system is now underway on the outskirts of Ballybofey along the N15 at McGrory’s Brae. Advertisement […]
Stranorlar charity shop places third in Christmas window competition
A Christmas window display in Stranorlar has attracted national attention placing third in a competition run by Charity Retail Ireland. Cúnamh Finn Valley thanked everyone who voted for their Christmassy display. The judges said they were blown away by the creativity of this year’s entries. First place went to the St Vincent de Paul shop […]
Donegal school to star in Ed Sheeran’s new music video
GLOBAL superstar Ed Sheeran has selected a video created by Finn Valley College, Stranorlar to accompany one of his tracks on his acclaimed new album “Autumn Variations”. Proudly presenting 14 fan created, official music videos from around the world, today sees the launch of Ireland’s entry. The teachers and students got together, created the script […]
New Principal appointed to Finn Valley College
Donegal ETB has announced the appointment of Mr Séan McFadden as the new Principal of Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, effective from 1 January 2024. Séan replaces Mr Alan Thompson who is taking up the position of Principal of the Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town, also in January 2024. Originally from Gaoth Dobhair, Séan […]
Parents graduate from pioneering programme
FIFTEEN parents in the Letterkenny and Finn Valley areas have graduated from the pioneering pilot ‘My Child My Vision’ programme. The parents have children attending Errigal College in Letterkenny, Deele College in Raphoe, Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, Scoile Bhríde Primary School in Convoy and Scoil Mhuire Primary School in Stranorlar. ‘My Child My Vision’ […]
Call for 20 double decker buses in Donegal
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL needs an additional 20 double decker buses to cope with demand, according to a Ballybofey Stranorlar Councillor. Cllr Patrick McGowan raised the issue at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council and claimed Bus Eireann has been forced to leave passengers behind, many elderly, due to pressure on services. Advertisement The motion […]
New Deacon to be ordained in Stranorlar tomorrow
A 28 year-old Stranorlar man will be ordained a Deacon on Sunday, the first Deacon to be ordained in the parish for some time. Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian will conduct the ordination ceremony in the Church of Mary Immaculate at 3 pm, the penultimate step before Anthony Hartnett becomes a priest. The Hartnett family […]