THERE is still no timescale for the resumption of the public inquiry into controversial plans to open a gold mine in the North which could potentially impact cross-border waterways including the River Finn in Donegal. The proposed gold mine will be located outside Greencastle within Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The inquiry got underway in January […]
Fire at house under construction may have been malicious – gardaí
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GARDAÍ say they have not ruled out that a fire at a house under construction in Dunfanaghy was started deliberately. Gardaí were alerted to a fire in progress at the vacant house in the area of Kill on Wednesday, June 18, just shortly before 10pm. Gardaí attended the scene and managed to extinguish the fire. […]
Keadue school’s mission to revive the Irish language
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An exciting project is making its mark in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht
Three per cent of complaints about children’s public services from Donegal – report
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THREE per cent of complaints about children’s public services came from Donegal, the Office of Children’s Ombudsman’s (OCO) annual report for 2024 has revealed. The report, ‘Tomorrow Starts with Us’ shows that a total of 1,772 contacts about complaints were made to the OCO last year. Almost one in five complaints related to more than […]
Dogs Trust issues hot weather warning for dog owners
DOGS Trust have issued a Hot Weather Warning for dog owners ahead of the return of the sunny weather. As temperatures are set to soar into the twenties, Dogs Trust have reminded owners of the dangers posed to dogs during warm weather. Dogs can’t handle the heat as well as people can and high temperatures […]
Monsignor Carr celebrates Diamond Jubilee in St Baithin’s Church
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THE former parish priest of St Johnston, Monsignor Dan Carr celebrated his Diamond Jubilee at a special Mass on Thursday night. Large crowds attended the special occasion in St. Baithin’s Church. In an interview with the Donegal News last year as he prepared to step down from his role as St. Johnston Parish Priest after an […]
CCTV sought after three men try to force driver from car
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CCTV is being sought by gardaí after three men demanded a man get out of his vehicle in Milford. Gardaí in Milford are investigating the incident, which occurred at Carrownaganonagh in the early hours of Thursday, May 29 at approximately 3am. A man has reported that he was driving at that location when three men who […]
Gardai appeal for dash cam footage after Kilmacrennan incident
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GARDAÍ are seeking dash cam footage as part of their investigation into an incident in Kilmacrennan. The incident occurred in the area of Gort Na Rí, Kimacrennan in the early hours of this morning at approximately 00.15am. While no other details have been released by gardaí at this time, they have said that as part of their investigation […]
Fresh Take: Surgical Hub crisis needs our full support
by Sabrina Sweeney Simmering concerns in March over the proposed location of a new surgical hub to serve the north west have now boiled over into a full-blown crisis for healthcare in Donegal. It’s understood a decision has been made regionally by the HSE to locate the day-case and planned surgery services at Sligo University […]
Thoughtful and kind-natured: Lizzie Williams is fondly remembered
LETTERKENNY woman Lizzie Williams (née Larkin) was fondly remembered for her deep thoughtfulness and kindness to others, during her requiem Mass last weekend. Ms Williams, of Fortwell Place, Lower Main Street, passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, May 28. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Saturday, May 31. Advertisement […]