Staff from McDonald’s in Letterkenny have raised over €3,500 for charity by taking part in a fundraising abseil in Dublin. The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC Ireland) Smithfield Tower Drop fundraiser took place last Friday with the McDonald’s Letterkenny crew members raising a wonderful amount for the charity. All money raised through the charity abseil […]
Ramelton pharmacist Tom Murray elected as new President of Irish Pharmacy Union
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has announced the appointment of Tom Murray as its new President. Mr. Murray, a community pharmacist based in Ramelton will lead the IPU at a pivotal time for the profession, with major changes to the role of pharmacists expected in the coming years. “The role of pharmacists is changing thanks […]
Annamarie’s donation to Donegal Down Syndrome
Annamarie Brogan presenting as cheque for €1,625 to Maureen Jordan and Laura Dorrian of The Donegal Down Syndrome Association. The money was raised at an Easter Coffee morning held in the links hub in Creeslough. Creeslough native Annamarie has raised thousands of euro for various charities over the years and helps organise the very popular […]
COMMENT: Time to do something about overfilled bins in our towns and villages
By Sabrina Sweeney The sight of cans, bottles and plastic bags full of waste dumped in fields and along country verges is an ongoing problem in Donegal. It’s not just recreational rubbish; big items such as microwaves, toasters and mattresses can often be seen strewn over the beautiful landscape. Advertisement Even at the Bring Bank […]
Age and Opportunity funding boost to 55 groups in Donegal
Age & Opportunity has announced the distribution of its Active National Grant that provides significant funding for sport and physical activity amongst older people. The Grant Scheme is a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland. This year it is providing €14,150 to 55 groups in Donegal. These range from Active Retirement Groups, […]
Woman in her 80s dies following fatal collision in Falcarragh
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision in Falcarragh. The collision occurred at approximately 1.30pm this afternoon on the N56, Ballina Road, at Falcarragh. Advertisement The driver and sole occupant of the car involved, a female in her 80s, was taken to hospital for the treatment of […]
Car seized: Tax was out for 1,390 days
Gardaí are urging motorists to make sure all their vehicle’s documentation is up to date and properly displayed. It comes after Gardai seized a car in the Ballybofey area in the early hours of this morning after it was established through the use of the active mobility app that the tax had expired 1,390 days […]
Over €244,000 worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco seized in Donegal
Over 240,000 illicit cigarettes, 52 kgs of ‘roll your own tobacco’ and a vehicle have been seized in County Donegal. Revenue officers carried out a search of the vehicle on Wednesday as part of an intelligence-led operation. The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Sobranie’, and tobacco, branded ‘Golden Virginia’, have a combined estimated value of over €244,000, […]
Aibhlinn Gallagher wins Primary Schools Road Safety Art competition
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group, Finn Harps Football Club & iMotors have announced the winners of the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. This year once again many excellent drawings were submitted, and the competition continues to be popular with primary school children in Donegal. The overall winner was Aibhlinn Gallagher, Murroe National School, […]
Mariners’ marvellous title success features on Today FM
By Diarmaid Doherty Ramelton Mariners’ dramatic title win in the Donegal League at the weekend prompted big celebrations among the players and supporters – and the success has even gained national attention. Club stalwart Mark Wilson was interviewed by Today FM presenter Dave Moore this morning and Dave couldn’t hide his admiration for the Donegal […]