By Kate Heaney TOMORROW will see more than 130,000 adults in County Donegal eligible to go to the polls to cast their vote to elect 37 county councillors to serve for the next five years. For those eligible, voters here will also cast their ballot for the candidates they believe should represent them in the European Parliament. […]
Donegal ETB’s term comes to an end after five years
By Dionne Meehan THE last Donegal Education and Training Board meeting of the term took place in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny last week. From the pandemic to the war in Ukraine, it has been a very busy five years for the ETB with many challenges to overcome. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Cllr […]
Almost €45,000 raised after Newtown homes hit by lightning strike
By Dionne Meehan THE tight-knit community of Newtowncunningham has raised almost €45,000 for the families whose homes were gutted following a lightning strike in the village in January. Three houses, situated half a metre apart, were damaged when a bolt of lightning struck during Storm Isha. Advertisement At the time, Cllr Paul Canning urged the […]
Minister for Disability announces funding for Donegal services to support children with disabilities
MINISTER of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD, has this week announced funding for four services supporting children with disabilities in Donegal. The funding is part of the HSE’s Children’s Disability Services Grant Fund, which was open to organisations, including community groups and service providers, and aims to support children who are on a waiting […]
‘It’s alright until its not alright’ – Firefighters sound alarm over traffic
BY JEROME HUGHES FIREFIGHTERS are breaking their silence for the first time over the challenges they face when struggling to navigate through traffic congestion in Letterkenny. Implying that the road chaos might lead to a tragedy, firefighter Conor McGuigan told the Donegal News, “It’s alright until its not alright, and then they’ll be asking questions.” Advertisement […]
Donegal gardaí host Lativan Police to assist with human trafficking investigation
GARDAÍ in Donegal hosted members of the Latvian Police this week as part of an ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation in the county. Taking to social media, Gardaí said they had the “pleasure” of working with the Latvian Police to progress their ongoing investigation. “We are extremely grateful to our Joint Investigation Team in Latvia for […]
Cloughaneely Junior Band to perform in Disneyland this summer
A DONEGAL band has been selected to perform in Disneyland Paris this July. This opportunity comes after Banna Ceoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola submitted a video of their performance to Disney last year. Receiving the good news that they were selected at Christmas, the band was given the opportunity to experience life as a Disney performer […]
Donegal childcare crisis – Taoiseach Harris intervenes
BY JEROME HUGHES FORTY per-cent of childcare facilities across County Donegal may have to cease operating due dangerous buildings, creating an unprecedented crisis, those working in the vital sector are claiming. Childcare managers are planning to highlight their concerns through protests as people cast their votes in the local and European elections on Friday of […]
€900,000 allocated for three Donegal outdoor projects
THREE Donegal outdoor projects are set to receive €900,000 in funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Muckish Railway Walk has been allocated €500,000 to upgrade and complete a 1.5 km and final section to greenway standard, McManus Estate in Rossylongan, Donegal Town is getting €200,000 to improve and enhance the recreational amenity and associated […]
‘A child will die in Donegal if action isn’t taken soon’
BY JEROME HUGHES RAISING concern surrounding child safety on roads outside Donegal’s schools is nothing new but one local election candidate is making it his main campaign issue. Patrick Brogan is based in Moutcharles but he points out that the danger posed to children by speeding motorists is a problem right across the county. Advertisement “When […]