SIX divers had to be helped to safety after their boat broke down off St John’s Point this afternoon. Receiving the call from Malin Head Coast Guard shortly before 1pm, the Bundoran Lifeboat crew, who had just returned from exercise, set out for the scene at the Bullockmore west cardinal marker just west of St […]
Funding puts LYIT on course for university status
LETTERKENNY Institute of Technology could make a bid for university status as early as next year following a fresh funding boost. The institute will receive a significant chunk of a €2.5 million investment announced for three institutes of technology – Letterkenny, Galway and Sligo – collectively known as the Connacht Ulster Alliance. LYIT will receive […]
Play celebrating the Butt Hall opens at the Balor
ONE of Donegal’s most famous ballroom of romance is being brought back to life through the acclaimed ‘Dreamers and Dancers – The Story of the Butt Hall’. Penned by Susan Doherty, the musical play was first performed to packed houses at the Balor ten years ago to mark what was the 50th anniversary of the […]
40 people in Donegal diagnosed with severe lung disease
Almost two years after losing her mum, Anna Cassidy to the severe disease, Lorraine Doherty continues her campaign to raise awareness of the condition
YOURS Intergenerational Project launched
“It is about the young and old sharing their stories and developing strong positive relationships.”
Something quite brilliant is going on in Letterkenny
“We run courses to optimise employment skills and an information service for people who may have questions about entitlements, housing or pensions.”
Fundraising dance in memory of baby Cara Rose
“We are so proud to say we have raised a total amount of €28,395.46 to give back to the Trust for them to help out the next unfortunate family.”
Minister McHugh confirms government funding for floods
“The key here is that this Government is responding quickly to people’s need,” Minister McHugh said.
Celebrating the ‘Gift of Life’ with a special night
A fundraising dance for the Donegal branch of the Irish Kidney Association takes place on October 11 in Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Ardara
Flooding response now scaled back
Donegal County Council’s Housing Service is currently engaging with households displaced by this flooding event.