A DONEGAL born Missionary has been recognised with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad 2020. Stranorlar native Fr Kevin O’Hara of the St. Patrick’s Missionary Society received his award last week in the category of Peace, Reconciliation and Development. Sr Pat Murray also received a similar award in the same category The […]
Doctor identifies sources of spread across Donegal
A NUMBER of recent cases of Covid-19 in Donegal have been linked to a wake and funeral while people attending christening, confirmation and communion events have also been exposed to the virus, a leading doctor has said. Donegal is at “a critical juncture” for how it handles the Covid-19 pandemic, as cases continue to mount […]
Watched from Sweden as daughter confirmed in Donegal
AFTER an initial surge, Sweden now has one of the lowest coronavirus death rates in Europe. The Scandinavian country left its schools, restaurants, and gyms open, and while the government banned gatherings over 50 people and urged residents to self-isolate, their lack of strict lockdowns was in contrast to the rest of Europe. Advertisement […]
Twin Towns charity expects late Covid-19 surge for help
“Cunamh has developed from strength to strength over the years helping many families but more fundraising is needed…”
‘Government intends to honour commitments to Donegal’
We are taking the responsible step and the only way I can see it working is by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil coming together.
Deputy Pat the Cope challenges Minister Joe McHugh
“The reality is that planning permission will expire on this project by 2022…we run the serious risk of letting this project’s planning expire.”
McBrearty elected Cathaoirleach of Lifford/Stranorlar
FRANK McBrearty has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Lifford/Stranorlar Municipal District at the Annual General Meeting this morning. Cllr McBrearty was proposed by Cllr Gerry Crawford and seconded by Cllr Gary Doherty. The Raphoe politician controversially resigned from Fine Gael just days after being elected three week ago. The now independent councillor took over the […]
‘Donegal will become cleanest and greenest’
Donegal County Council has vowed to stamp out scourge on the Donegal landscape
Donegal to play its part in Papal visit
Thousands of people from across the Raphoe Diocese planning to travel for the ‘Festival of Families’ in Croke Park on Saturday evening.
Landmark building sold in Twin Towns
McClay’s Corner is a prime location for any commercial unit or business fronting onto the Stranorlar to Letterkenny Road and the town’s Main Street.