New bishop announced for Diocese of Raphoe
Father Alan McGuckian, a Jesuit priest, will be the new Bishop of Raphoe, which covers most of County Donegal. In making the announcement in the past few minutes, the Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, spoke of the new bishop’s background in education and communications, as well as…
Donegal siblings secure Ireland’s first team medal at European level
Donegal siblings Chloe and Sam Magee have secured at least a bronze medal at the European Badminton Championships. The Raphoe pair advanced to the semi-finals of the mixed doubles with a 22-20, 21-17, 21-12 victory over Polish fourth seeds Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba in Denmark. The Magees have written…
Minister McHugh to meet Ulster Bank officials over branch closures
Minister Joe McHugh is to meet senior officials at Ulster Bank tomorrow in an effort to have the decision to close two branches in Donegal reversed. It follows the announcement by the Bank last week to close 22 of its branches including Ardara, Raphoe and Ballymote in county Sligo. The…