A RATHMULLAN grandmother took great pride in her grandson’s new bread recipe book which he created to help ease the situation of people in Ukraine. Mrs Annie Green of Ray received a copy of appropriately named ‘Knead Peace – Baking for Ukraine’ recently written by her grandson Andrew who lives in Totnes in Devon. She […]
Anti-Ukranian graffiti hurtful – Councillor
LETTERKENNY Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has called on those daubing anti-Ukrainian graffiti around the town to stop, pointing out that it is very hurtful to people who have already come through so much hurt. Speaking to the Donegal News after a gate near Sentry Hill was graffitied with a crude message, Cllr Kavanagh thanked who ever […]
Independence day with a difference
A UKRAINIAN woman living in Letterkenny has told of how she still fears for her family back home as the war continues. Switlana Pirch was one of a few hundred people who took part in a solidarity rally in Market Square yesterday evening. Ukrainian flags flew proudly as refugee children and their parents stood should to […]
Women’s organisations on alert for refugee exploitation
Women’s organisations in Letterkenny say they are on alert for any potential exploitation of Ukrainian refugees.
1,300 Ukrainian refugees now living across Donegal
THERE are now more than 1,300 Ukrainian refugees in Donegal who have fled the conflict in their home country. Many of them are women and children and have come to the county with nothing. This week we spoke to the Donegal Local Development Committee (DLDC) and The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), two […]
Principal highly impressed by Ukrainian students
A LETTERKENNY principal has been highly impressed by the ‘unbelievable resilience’ shown by Ukrainian students as they settle into Errigal College after fleeing their war-torn country. Nineteen Ukrainian students who are living in McGettigan’s Hotel in Letterkenny started school at Errigal College recently. The students and their parents visited the school for a welcome reception hosted by the […]
Appeal for more supports for Ukrainian students
A LETTERKENNY principal whose school has welcomed 19 Ukrainian students has appealed to the Education Department to provide urgent extra resources. Nineteen Ukrainian students started at Errigal College, Letterkenny on Monday last and have been settling into school-life here. The school has been providing extra English classes and pastoral support for the students but unfortunately, additional […]
Bar owner makes an ‘eerie’ journey
A DONEGAL bar owner who drove to the Ukrainian border with two van loads of humanitarian aid described the journey as “eerie” the closer they got to the conflict zone. Damien McIntyre, who owns Mac’s bar in Dunkineely, arrived back in Donegal on Monday after the 5, 250 km journey. He was joined on the […]
Hundreds in Donegal pledge accommodation for fleeing Ukranians
OVER 300 people in Donegal have offered to house Ukranian war refugees, the Red Cross has revealed. An overwhelming outpouring of generosity has seen families and homeowners all over Ireland make space in preparation for those fleeing the horror taking place in Ukraine. The Irish Red Cross is managing a portal where people can offer […]
‘Everyone needs to consider what they can do to help’
A LOCAL Amnesty International volunteer has urged everyone to consider opening their doors to refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Niamh Brennan was among the dozens of people who gathered at Letterkenny’s Market Square to show solidarity with those caught up in the violence. Similar vigils were held in Cork and in Dublin in a […]