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From broadcaster to the priesthood - Shaun Doherty’s unique journey

While every priest has a unique vocation that is specific to him alone, there are common signs and indications that are shared by most men who are called to serve at the altar. To hear the news that former Highland Radio presenter, Shaun Doherty is ...

13 Apr 2022 at 22:15

Local News

Online availability of Births, Marriages and Deaths records extended

One of the good things to come of the Covid-19 lockdown was the resurgence in interest in genealogy and exploring family roots and tracing the family tree. Many throughout Donegal have come together through community groups or local historical ...

06 Mar 2022 at 11:45

Local News

Keynote speaker at the annual Drumboe Martyrs Commemoration announced

Sinn Féín North Belfast MP John Finucane will be the keynote speaker at the annual Drumboe Martyrs Commemoration on Easter Sunday in Stranorlar. The parade will leave from Johnston’s Corner (McClay's Corner) in Stranorlar at 3pm. Finucane is ...

11 Apr 2022 at 12:26

Local News

Special spring Mass for prestigious Catholic Order

People from Donegal are expected to be among those who join members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem - Lieutenancy of Ireland on the occasion of their annual Spring Mass celebrations in Derry. Knights and Dames ...

29 Mar 2022 at 07:50

Local News

Here's what Census 2022 showed about Donegal's population

Donegal's population showed a small increase with a large percentage – higher than the national average - of the county identifying as being Roman Catholic. Census 2022 was the 26th census held since 1841 and counted the number of ...

30 May 2023 at 20:12

Northern Ireland

Irish president praises Pope Benedict’s ‘steadfast interest’ in Northern Ireland

Irish President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to former Pope Benedict, praising his “steadfast interest in peace in Northern Ireland”. Mr Higgins said Catholics around the world will have learned “with sadness” of the death ...

31 Dec 2022 at 13:37

National News

Irish-born cardinal announces Pope Francis’s death

An Irish-born cardinal made the announcement to the world that Pope Francis had died. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 77, confirmed that the head of the Catholic Church had died on Easter Monday after bouts of ill health including ...

21 Apr 2025 at 11:29

National News

Starmer pays tribute to ‘pope for the poor’ who ‘never lost hope’

Pope Francis was “a pope for the poor, the downtrodden and the forgotten”, the Prime Minister has said as politicians paid tribute to the late pontiff. MPs from across the political spectrum praised the Pope for his ...

21 Apr 2025 at 11:47

Northern Ireland

Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican announces

Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has said. Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement on Monday: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. ...

21 Apr 2025 at 09:46

King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

Northern Ireland

King and Queen had ‘significant and special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks

The King and Queen have expressed their “most heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy” following the death of Pope Francis. Charles and Camilla had a moving meeting with the ailing 88-year-old while he was ...

21 Apr 2025 at 15:26

Northern Ireland

Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88

The leader of Catholics in England and Wales has paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being”. A senior Vatican official announced the pontiff died on Monday ...

21 Apr 2025 at 10:17

Northern Ireland

King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

Pope Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter ...

21 Apr 2025 at 11:32

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