WITH temperatures gradually dropping the gritter will be in operation in parts of Donegal tonight. It has been confirmed that roads along the National Primary North and National Primary Central will be gritted as will Cill Ulta East and Binswilly. Advertisement In a short statement Donegal County Council said its gritting vehicles will be […]
Gaoth Dobhair musician wins An tOireachtas song contest
A Gaoth Dobhair sean-nós musician has been named this year’s winner of the An tOireachtas’s Newly Composed Song competition. Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde picked up the €1,000 first prize along with a bonus €500 for his piece Dhá dTrian Catha an Misneach (Two Thirds of the Battle is Hope). Regarded as one of the finest sean-nós […]
Missing Newry woman last seen in Ballybofey
PEOPLE living in east Donegal are being asked to report any sightings of a woman missing from Northern Ireland since Tuesday. The family of Martina McEvoy say she was last seen in Ballybofey. “The family of Martina McEvoy from Newry are worried about her welfare,” said a PSNI spokesperson Advertisement “Martina has not been seen […]
Firm fined €40,000 following 2018 Gweedore fatality
A County Fermanagh company has been fined €40,000 following a fatal incident in Gweedore almost three years ago. At Letterkenny Circuit Criminal Court this morning Judge John Aylmer imposed the penalty on Deane Public Works Ltd over the tragedy at the Hydro Race Bridge, Gweedore on January 15.The company pleaded guilty to Section 8(2)(e) contrary […]
Properties raided over suspected pyramid scheme
TWO properties in Donegal have been raided as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged pyramid promotional scheme. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), helped by gardaí, swooped on the premises on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the CCPC said it had carried out the searches “as part of an ongoing investigation into an […]
Waterboys cancel gig on “health and safety” grounds
A gig by the legendary Waterboys was cancelled last night with the band citing “health and safety” issues. The band was scheduled to play Gaoth Dobhair as part of the Fomhair Festival however their performance was pulled at the last minute. Support act Clann Mhic Ruairí did play but much to the disappointment of those […]
Date confirmed for reopening of Lifford greyhound track
CONTRACTS have been signed which will enable racing to recommence at Lifford Greyhound Stadium on Sunday March 6. The new owners are Lifford Greyhound Racing Club -Canaradzo Ltd – a syndicate with well in excess of a hundred years of greyhound experience between them. Harry Findlay, the driving force behind the plan to bring racing […]
Technological University for North West confirmed
A new Technological University has been confirmed for the North West. It follows an application from LYIT, Galway-Mayo and Sligo. The announcement has just been made by Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris who says the the move will “increase higher education access, drive enhanced regional development and increase opportunities for students, staff, […]
Carbon tax ‘penalising’ people living in rural Donegal
THOSE living in rural Donegal do not have a choice when it comes to driving a diesel or petrol car, motorists have claimed. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced in last week’s budget that the carbon tax will increase by a further €7.50, bringing it up to €41 per tonne of carbon for some fuels. In […]
PETA welcomes end to ‘cruel’ mink farming industry
ANIMAL rights group PETA says the sooner the book is closed on the “cruel and dangerous” industry of mink farming the better. PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – was reacting to the news that a Donegal mink farmer is to receive a share of a multi-million compensation package. Tazetta Teoranta, based […]