By Diarmaid Doherty There were power outages across Donegal today as heavy winds continue to batter many parts of the county. Motorists across Donegal are urged to drive with extra care this morning with fallen branches and debris on many roads following strong overnight winds. Advertisement It remains stormy across the county and the wind […]
STEM funding announced for 19 Donegal schools
As schools across Donegal get set to finish up for the Christmas holidays, there is good news for a number of schools who have been allocated significant Government funding. Nineteen schools in Donegal will receive a total of €172,046 in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) grants. Two post primary schools and 17 primary schools […]
Donegal woman located safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that Carole McGarvey, 45 years, who had been missing from the Milford area, has been located safe and well. Gardaí had last night issued an appeal for her whereabouts while family members and friends had also taken to social media to appeal for information. Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.
Findings of report into Letterkenny University Hospital’s ED crisis expected in New Year
By Jerome Hughes THE FINDINGS of a report into the crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department are expected to be delivered early in the new year. The HSE’s Performance Management and Improvement Unit (PMIU) began its investigation at the hospital’s ED on November 3. In an interview with the Donegal News on Friday, Saolta CEO Tony […]
Revealed: Major road lay-out changes proposed for busy Letterkenny road
By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL County Council is proposing to carry out major changes to the road lay-out along Convent Road in Letterkenny with plans in place to narrow the road as well as the introduction of new pedestrian and cycle lanes. The changes on what’s an extremely busy road are certain to generate much debate […]
Former Donegal priest pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges
BISHOP of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian SJ has issued an apology after a former priest of the diocese today pleaded guilty to the sexual abuse of a child three decades ago. Eamonn Crossan, a former priest of the Diocese of Raphoe, pleaded guilty yesterday at Donegal Circuit Court of the sexual abuse of a minor in […]
Increased mackerel quota a major boost for county – McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, says the increased mackerel quota secured for Ireland at the EU Fisheries Council will be worth an estimated €4.5 million to the local economy. “Mackerel is a massively important species for the local fishing industry, and for employment in Donegal – 98 per cent of […]
‘We’ve been treated with institutional contempt’ – family of Denis Donaldson
The family of Denis Donaldson who was shot dead in a remote Donegal cottage 17 years ago, say their rights have been treated with institutional contempt. The Sinn Féin official had admitted, just months before his death in April 2006, that he had been a British spy at the very heart of the republican movement […]
Customer Appreciation Day at McAuliffe’s, Dunfanaghy
McAuliffe’s Craft Shop in Dunfanaghy are holding their Christmas Customer Appreciation event on Friday next, December 15. The event, which is open to everyone, takes place from 2-7pm. There will be mulled wine, mince pies and refreshments and customers can enjoy live entertainment with Donegal-based cellist, Laura Mc Fadden from 3.30 pm. Donegal food producer […]
Funding announced for four Gaeltacht initiatives
There has been a warm welcome to the news that funding of almost €400,000 has been approved for a number of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht. A grant of up to €47,320 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to undertake renovation works on the community centre. In addition, up to €262,828 has […]