TWO new pop-up test centres will open in Donegal over the next week – one at the GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy and the Carndonagh GAA Club House. The free walk-in testing centre in Convoy will run from tomorrow (Saturday) until Monday and will be open to members of the public who live within […]
Council paid out €24,000 for 46-page Brexit report
A Limerick consultancy firm was paid €24,000 by Donegal County Council to compile a 46-page Brexit report. Grant Thornton’s ‘Responding to Brexit’ document was presented to elected members at their latest March meeting of full council. It received a mixed reaction from councillors with Inishowen’s Nicholas Crossan describing it as “disappointing”. South Donegal independent councillor […]
Donegal’s hill farmers pen open letter to agri-minister
AS fears continue to grow over the potential introduction of a regulation that could exclude thousands of farmers from getting their CAP payments, Colm O’Donnell, president of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) ,has penned an open letter to Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue. Signed by Colm O’Donnell on behalf of the INHFA, it […]
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly’s virtual tour to hit Donegal
ACCLAIMED as ‘Ireland’s answer to Homer Simpson’ and ‘a comic icon to compare with Alan Partridge or Adrian Mole’, Ross O’Carroll-Kelly takes his rightful place in the spotlight once again – but this time he’s beaming himself directly into the homes of his legions of fans. Landmark Productions presents Ross O’Carroll-Kelly’s Postcards from The Ledge […]
New Garda phone line for reporting Covid breaches
GARDAÍ in Donegal have launched a phone line dedicated to the reporting of Covid-19 breaches. The force said the number will make it easier for people to let officers know about events including: Young people organising parties amongst themselves at various locations and this includes beach parties Advertisement Birthday/ Occasion Parties being organised for all […]
Holohan to meet Donegal politicians on Covid situation
IRELAND’S Chief Medical Officer is to hold an urgent meeting with Donegal’s politicians this evening over the Covid situation in the county. The meeting comes following a stark warning from Tony Holohan over Donegal’s infection rates. NPHET has already stated publicly that it believes the Covid-19 outbreaks can be traced back to birthday parties and […]
Local Indian community shocked by young woman’s death
DONEGAL’S Indian community has been rocked by the sudden passing of 25-year-old Navdeep Kaur. Ms Kaur was a chartered accountant with SMC Chartered Accountants. Offering sympathies on behalf of the local Indian community, Anil Kumar said, “It is with immense grief and with a feeling of shock we learn of the sudden demise of Ms […]
Funeral tomorrow of Inishowen man killed in crash
THE funeral will take place tomorrow of an Inishowen man killed in a fatal accident in County Cavan. Fred Tully, described by his pals as a “gentle soul”, died in a crash involving a motorcycle in Corlough at about 3pm on Saturday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Advertisement Funeral Mass for Mr […]
Film office offering €10,000 bursary opportunity
DONEGAL Film Office has secured funding from Creative Ireland to launch the first Short Film Bursary Award in Donegal. The Donegal Film Office Short Film Bursary is a creative response to showcase the talent in Donegal. A grant of €10,000 will be awarded to a filmmaker towards the cost of the production of a short […]
Tenders sought for Rathmullan regeneration project
DONEGAL County Council is seeking tenders for an architect-led design team capable of delivering a major regeneration project in Rathmullan. The scheme is being progressed in partnership with the voluntary community group ‘Rathmullan The Way Forward’. The services will be procured to develop the project from its current feasibility stage through all necessary statutory consents […]