DONEGAL County Council is inviting applications for a programme which provides funding to support community and voluntary groups involved in the delivery of Covid-19 community response efforts. The Covid-19 Emergency Fund will provide immediate and urgently needed funding totaling €2.5 million. This will be available to groups who are participating in the government’s ‘Community Call’ […]
We need to focus our minds during these difficult times
LIFE MATTERS – A column by Margaret O’Donnell Thousands of stories are generated in our minds and we play them out like movies in our head many times during our day. As long as we live our life lost in our thoughts we are causing ourselves unnecessary pain. A lot of our suffering is caused […]
Garda killer in court on dangerous driving charges
A man who killed a Garda officer when he rammed into his patrol car has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving. Martin McDermott (34) of Abbey Park in Manorcunningham was brought before Letterkenny District Court today following his arrest on Tuesday night. He faces six charges arising out of an incident at Delta View […]
Project urges children to connect with older relatives
AS a result of social distancing measures most of us are at home and separated from loved ones. Gathering family and local stories is one way we can feel closer. Donegal County Council is asking children and young people to reach out to grandparents or older people in the community who are confined to their […]
Man in court over Donegal Town drugs bust
A man appeared in court last night following a substantial seizure of drugs in Donegal Town. Donegal Town Drugs Unit encountered a high powered motorbike travelling at speed towards Donegal Town on Saturday. Uniform Gardai were conducting a Covid-19 checkpoint at Tullyearl and assisted in stopping the vehicle. The driver was found to have €6000 […]
Gifts from ‘Lisa’ lift spirits of hospital workers
MYSTERY surrounds the identity of a big-hearted member of the public who dropped off presents for staff at Letterkenny hospital. The presents – gift boxes containing beauty products – were left on the cars of some nurses this week. They were accompanied by a note signed by ‘Lisa’ who said she wanted to thank healthcare […]
Donegal’s private bus operators are ‘running on empty’
DONEGAL’S bus and coach operators have warned that their businesses are ‘running on empty’ and urgent Government action is needed to save the sector. The impact of the coronavirus has been particularly hard on the sector, with the complete collapse of international and domestic tourism and a huge reduction of passenger numbers on scheduled services. […]
Scotland, Ireland and NI to remain in the EU?
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Doctor praised for X-ray that may have saved boy’s life
A doctor has been praised for saving the life of a Donegal schoolboy following a freak incident after he fell off his bike. Harry Grant from Glenswilly was playing close to his home on Thursday when he tumbled over the handlebars and cut himself. But unbeknown to him or anyone else, a metal shard from […]
Council issues first wildfire warning of 2020
DONEGAL County Council has issued its first wildfire warning of 2020. The local authority said it is appealing to landowners and members of the public to refrain from activities such as lighting fires outdoors and dumping hot ashes in order to prevent wildfires. Under the Wildlife Act, it is an offence to cut, grub, burn […]