St Patrick’s Conference of St Vincent de Paul in Donegal Town marked 100 years of helping those most in need in the community. Celebrations on Saturday evening, June 28 began with a Mass service at St Patrick’s Church in Donegal Town at 7pm, followed by refreshments at the adjoining Parish Centre. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos: READ NEXT: Teddies at the ready! Donegal gears up for the 20th staging of Sandra’s Run St Patrick’s Conference is a local group of volunteers dedicated to serving those in need within the Donegal Town area through the St Vincent de Paul Society. They were established in 1925 and opened the thrift shop on Water Street in 1986.  The Society of St Vincent de Paul in Ireland is the largest, voluntary, charitable organisation in the country, providing practical support to those experiencing poverty. Miriam Finnegan, the President of St Patrick’s Conference, told Donegal Live of the importance of the group's work to the local community and the challenges they face. She said: “It is of a vital community role in terms of supporting the most needy, or people entering into difficulty. We would help right across the board with people who struggle to make ends meet financially. We would offer friendship and support to people who may not have a lot of family support. “The concept of St Vincent de Paul is visitation, and that involves visiting people in their homes and trying to assist in any way, often trying to negotiate entitlements and navigate their way through services. “We do have a shop and the shop offers a bunch of items at very good cost, and is of great support to people who are on a budget or have no budget.” The society is always looking for more volunteers. This is a great way to continue meaningfully to society.placeholder image
St Patrick’s Conference of St Vincent de Paul in Donegal Town marked 100 years of helping those most in need in the community. Celebrations on Saturday evening, June 28 began with a Mass service at St Patrick’s Church in Donegal Town at 7pm, followed by refreshments at the adjoining Parish Centre. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos: READ NEXT: Teddies at the ready! Donegal gears up for the 20th staging of Sandra’s Run St Patrick’s Conference is a local group of volunteers dedicated to serving those in need within the Donegal Town area through the St Vincent de Paul Society. They were established in 1925 and opened the thrift shop on Water Street in 1986.  The Society of St Vincent de Paul in Ireland is the largest, voluntary, charitable organisation in the country, providing practical support to those experiencing poverty. Miriam Finnegan, the President of St Patrick’s Conference, told Donegal Live of the importance of the group's work to the local community and the challenges they face. She said: “It is of a vital community role in terms of supporting the most needy, or people entering into difficulty. We would help right across the board with people who struggle to make ends meet financially. We would offer friendship and support to people who may not have a lot of family support. “The concept of St Vincent de Paul is visitation, and that involves visiting people in their homes and trying to assist in any way, often trying to negotiate entitlements and navigate their way through services. “We do have a shop and the shop offers a bunch of items at very good cost, and is of great support to people who are on a budget or have no budget.” The society is always looking for more volunteers. This is a great way to continue meaningfully to society.

In Pictures: SVP celebrates 100 years supporting the Donegal Town community

By Siobhan McGowan
Published 2nd Jul 2025, 17:33 GMT

'The concept of St Vincent de Paul is visitation, and that involves visiting people in their homes and trying to assist in any way, often trying to negotiate entitlements and navigate their way through service'

Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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