Donegal was well represented as thousands attended a pro-life rally in Dublin city centre today which heard calls for the government to establish a special task force to tackle the “spiralling abortion rate”. Speakers said politicians must “wake up” to the fact that abortion numbers have more than tripled since 2018. Large numbers of participants […]
Council reminds motorists that Donegal Town’s Diamond is now a pedestrian zone
Donegal County Council is reminding the public that the newly designed Diamond area in Donegal Town is now a pedestrian zone and all vehicles should be parked in nearby car parks The Diamond reopened to the public on Friday, June 28 following an extensive regeneration project. And according to the council, “there has been a […]
Recipients of the 2024 Donegal Film Bursary award announced
The Donegal Film Office at Donegal County Council has announced Shannon Welby, Bébhinn Naughton, and Connor Richmond as the recipients of the 2024 Donegal Film Bursary funded by Creative Ireland. The Bursary is supporting stories told by local people and will engage cast, crew, and services from within the county. Screenwriter Shannon Welby and Director […]
Arranmore a hive of activity at Roar on the Foreshore event
Active Arranmore, a programme delivered by Donegal Local Development Clg (DLDC), was delighted to host its second Roar on the Foreshore event last Saturday. This vibrant community celebration took place at the Amphitheatre on Leab Garrow beach, Arranmore Island. This family-friendly event was free to attend and suitable for all ages. The Active Arranmore programme […]
Deep sadness at passing of ‘Mr. Football’ – Dessie Kelly, Letterkenny
There is sadness this evening in Letterkenny and in sporting circles throughout Donegal with the news of the passing of Dessie Kelly. One of the county’s best known and longest serving soccer administrators, Dessie had been in ill-health in recent times and died earlier today. He was a man who gave his life to soccer […]
Minister accused of ‘sitting on his hands’ over Neurology services in Letterkenny
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has accused the Health Minister of “sitting on his hands” over the lack of proper Neurology services in Donegal. The Sinn Féin TD raised the lack of neurology services at Letterkenny University Hospital and the North West during a Dáil debate today He was told that a review into Neurology services […]
Entries invited for annual Local Ireland Media Awards
LOCAL Ireland, the association representing local news publishers across the country, has launched its annual Media Awards. Entries are being sought across 17 categories with an additional category for Lifetime Achievement being nominated by the Local Ireland executive. This will be the ninth edition of the awards and the seventh to be sponsored by the […]
Redress Party and Independents open talks over forming council pact
By Kate Heaney and Diarmaid Doherty NOW that the electorate have chosen their 37 Donegal County Councillors the negotiations have already started to decide which party members or independents get which roles in advance of next Friday’s first full council meeting. Talks have taken place between some independents and the 100% Redress Party with a […]
Gardaí seek help in tracing missing Letterkenny teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Theo Devaney, who is reported missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday morning (June 11). Theo is described as being approximately 5’4” in height and of a slim build, with black hair, blue eyes and a goatee beard. It is not known what Theo was […]
Donegal finalist hoping for success at this week’s National Dairy Awards
DONEGAL has a finalist in this year’s National Dairy Awards recognising the quality and talents of the county’s dairy farmers and vets. The dairy sector is the jewel of the Irish agricultural industry but it is facing many challenges. The National Dairy Awards recognise and celebrate those who have embraced these challenges and are driving the […]