Monthly Archives: November 2011
PRINGLE: ‘APOLOGIES FROM CHURCH RING HOLLOW FOR VICTIMS’
Independent TD Thomas Pringle has said the publication of the Raphoe Audit is "a stark reminder of the abuse for the many victims that are still suffering in our communities."
The Donegal South West deputy went on: "The view that the systems are now in place to ensure that...more
WEATHER WARNING: GALES & FLOODS TONIGHT…ICE ON ROADS TOMORROW
MET Eireann and the AA Ireland have issued alerts for Co Donegal tonight and tomorrow morning, Thursday.
Winds of 115 km/hr will hit the county later with a risk of flooding from heavy downpours.
And that will leave many roads in a treacherous condition in the morning as...more
BISHOP EDWARD DALY: ‘I’M SORRY’
THE former Bishop of Derry Dr Edward Daly has also issued a statement apologising to the victims of clerical sex abuse.
In his statement, Bishop Daly said: "I welcome today’s report. I welcome the fact that the diocese has decided to publish the full unedited text of...more
EX-BISHOP HEGARTY: ‘I’M SORRY’
The retired bishop of Derry Dr Seamus Hegarty has tonight apologised for poor practice over clerical sex abuse and saud sorry to victims.
Bishop Hegarty, the former Bishop of Raphoe, said in a statement: "I was a diocesan bishop for 30 years, first in Raphoe and later in...more
PROPERTY CRASH AUCTION SEES DONEGAL HOUSES SOLD
A PROPERTY crash auction in Dublin today saw several Donegal properties sold at rock bottom prices.
They included a two bedroom apartment in Letterkenny for just €28K and a takeaway in Bundoran for €50k!
Other properties sold by Allsop Space at the Shelbourne Hotel...more
VICTIMS MUST NOW HAVE THEIR SAY – MCCONALOGUE
Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has called for a nationwide audit of how allegations of abuse have been handled by Church and State in each Diocese in the country.
The Fianna Fail spokesman on Children expressed grave concern following the findings of six reviews of child...more
PORTSALON GOLF CLUB NOTES
Portsalon Winter Links
Due to the adverse weather conditions which prevailed on Friday night and Saturday the turnout for the Portsalon Winter Links competition was well down on previous days. The results were as follows; In the net section the winner Odran Mc Gettigan (24)...more
DONEGAL DEATH NOTICES FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011
MURRAY
The death has taken place of Enda Murray Castletown, Dunkineely. Suddenly. Reposing at the residence of his brother, Gabriel Murray, Drimconner, Mountcharles. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 11am in the Church of Sts Joseph and Conal, Bruckless.
KANE
The...more
DERRY ABUSE REPORT IN FULL: SHOCK FINDINGS
THE report into child sex abuse allegations against priests in the Diocese of Derry which includes Inishowen has been published.
Again it contains damning evidence of cover-ups - with the report saying that priests accused of molesting kids were moved from parish to...more
