A YOUNG Cloughaneely woman who had to cut short her stay in Australia has launched an emotional appeal to help reunite her with her beloved pet cat.
Cope challenges Mc Hugh to come clean on DEIS
DEPUTY Pat the Cope Gallagher, Leas Cheann Chomhairl,e has called on the Minister for Education Richard Bruton and the Government to explain the DEIS designation process and to provide greater transparency in terms of the criteria and the selection process used by his Department in designating the additional schools while at the same time denying other schools the status.
McHugh leads delegation for Falcarragh Hall funding
DONEGAL TD Joe McHugh has met Gaeltacht Minister Sean Kyne with a delegation from Falcarragh in the Dublin today to lobby for funding for a new community hall for the town.
Another great variety show at Errigal College
THE annual Errigal College Variety Show was held on Friday night. It was organised by the Parents’ Committee in conjunction with the school and took place in the school gym.
End this scadal – Kilmacrennan girl (9) on waiting list
THE terror of having a critically ill child on a hospital waiting list and enduring repeated cancellations is like living in a third world country, a mother of three from Kilmacrennan said this week.
Hill farmers launch ANC campaign in Donegal
HUNDREDS of farmers attended a meeting in Letterkenny last Friday night for the launch of a campaign to ensure that government proposals to review Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) will not result in them losing out on payments.
‘Rallying’ together for Down Syndrome children
TOMORROW (Saturday), Letterkenny businessman and Donegal Motor Club member, Danny McMenamin, will compete in the Cambrian Rally in North Wales.
Donegal Firefighters to visit New York
TWENTY firefighters from all over Donegal will be visiting New York this year to take part in the world’s largest St. Patricks Day parade.
Royal & Prior Principal to meet Education Minister
THE principal of Raphoe’s Royal & Prior school, Mr Howard Welch, is to meet Education Minister Richard Bruton next week to discuss possible future funding.
Call for input on aquaculture future in coastal areas
DONEGAL Minister Joe McHugh has urged residents of coastal areas in the county to have their say on the future of aquaculture.