MAKING politics an official subject in all Donegal schools at Leaving Cert level, the creation of a county-wide public speaking competition, a mentorship programme involving retired/ former county councillors who could share their experience with people new to politics, and bursaries for women to help them cover the cost of running for election were just […]
Barrack Hill Town Park honoured at all island IPB Pride of Place Awards
CARNDONAGH’S Barrack Hill Town Park Steering Committee was honoured at the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards on Friday evening in Limerick. The Committee came runner-up in the Community Wellbeing Initiative category, losing out to Doohamlet Community Centre in Monaghan. Barrack Hill Town Park (BHTP) is a four-acre community park that serves as a hub […]
Youths ignite firework into letterbox
GARDAÍ are seeking dash-cam footage after two youths placed an ignited firework into the letterbox of a house in Ballybofey. The incident of criminal damage occurred in the area of Blue Cedars, Ballybofey, on Saturday, November 8 at 7.15pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Two youths were reported to have approached a house in that area. […]
Window smashed in Killygordon
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after the front window of a house was smashed. The incident of criminal damage occurred at An Clairin, Killygordon, this morning, November 11 between 5.30am and 6am A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with us. If anyone observed a […]
Gleann Cholm Cille community to benefit from Uisce Éireann investment
UISCE Éireann’s determination to drive down leakage across Donegal continues apace, with improvement works getting underway in Gleann Cholm Cille. Uisce Éireann has prioritised more than 300m of old water mains for replacement which will not only give homes and businesses in the areas more confidence in their supply, but the new pipework will put […]
Weather: Very wet morning with possibility of localised flooding
THIS morning will be very wet and overcast with spells of rain, heavy at times with the possibility of localised flooding. The rain will linger through the afternoon and evening with breezes. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, outbreaks of rain will linger through the evening but will gradually clear overnight with […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore supply to customers in Killybegs
UISCE Éireann crews are working to repair a significant burst to a water main supplying the town of Killybegs. Crews are on site and repair works are underway. Repairs are due to be complete by 6pm this evening (Monday). Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all […]
Dublin law firm Matheson announce appointment of Donegal’s Marie McGinley
Dublin-based law firm Matheson LLP has announced that Gaoth Dobhair native, Marie McGinley, has joined the company as a partner in its Technology and Innovation Group. A recognised leader in the technology and data protection sector, Marie’s expertise is in technology regulation, including AI, outsourcing, commercial contracts, information law, and data protection. She also brings […]
Educators launch handbook aligned with new Irish primary curriculum
TWO Donegal educators have joined forces to produce a new teachers’ handbook aligned with the new Irish primary school curriculum. Geraldine Galligan and Emer Mannion’s ground-breaking new book aligns art and poetry teaching with the new primary curriculum. The new book is called ‘Creative Connections: Teaching Poetry and Art in the Primary Classroom’ and has […]