The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Anthony Toye, Letterkenny – Susan Padmore, Ballybofey and Derry Advertisement – Jimmy McGrory, Donegal Town – Liam McCloskey, Letterkenny – Madge (Madgie Dan) McBride, Gweedore and Letterkenny – Francis (Frank) Harrigan, Quigley’s Point – Eileen Fletcher, Buncrana – Cornelius Bonner, Arranmore Island Anthony Toye, Letterkenny The […]
Downings company wins Seafood Exporter of the Year award
A DOWNINGS company has taken the prestigious Seafood Exporter of the Year title recognising them as one of Ireland’s leading, sustainable seafood producers. At an event in Dublin on Friday, McBride Fishing took the premier accolade over other well-known short-listed seafood companies which included Burren Smokehouse, Shines Seafood and Carlingford Oyster Company. The award, which […]
Donegal has highest house price increase
HOUSE prices in County Donegal continue to rise and are up a staggering 65 per cent since pre Covid-19 prices, according to the latest house price report from Daft.ie published this week. Donegal has seen the highest price rise of any county in house prices over the last twelve months. Local estate agent Brendan McGee […]
Has the time come to stop giving homework to primary school children?
By Louise Flanagan The protest against homework rumbles ever louder. I have three children in primary school, and I’m a secondary school teacher. Advertisement I would love to see the approach to homework radically changed. I’d be in favour of a total ban on homework in primary school, but I don’t imagine that will happen […]
Pandemic border closures had ‘major impact’ on Donegal hospital staff
BORDER closures during the pandemic had a major impact on patients and hospital staff from Donegal, the Covid Inquiry was told this week. Altnagelvin Hospital’s close proximity to Derry’s border with Donegal created problems for staff and patients during the Coroavirus pandemic. The former medical director of the Western Health Trust, Dr Catherine McDonnell, told the UK Covid-19 […]
Retention permission sought for Letterkenny housing development
by Louise Doyle RETENTION permission is being sought for a housing development in Letterkenny. Applicant Lexus Properties Limited lodged plans with Donegal County Council on September 18 for site development works and permission for the erection of a new accommodation block, consisting of 40 apartments in Carnamuggagh Upper. Advertisement The proposed permission also seeks connection to the public […]
Kayak found in search for missing Ramelton man
A KAYAK was found during a search for a missing local man off the west Donegal coast yesterday evening. Paul Buchanan (50s) failed to return after setting off from Magheragallon pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening. A massive sea search has been ongoing since Thursday night. Advertisement Yesterday evening, shortly after […]
Slurry spreading deadline must be extended this year- Mary T Sweeney
Mary T Sweeney has criticised Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue for his failure to extend the time limit for farmers to spread slurry on their fields. The final date for spreading slurry on farms in Ireland this year was September 30, with the closed period beginning on October 1. The Aontú General Election candidate for Donegal said: […]
Is Downing Street graphic an error? Comedian Garron Noone has other ideas
By Dionne Meehan A DOWNING Street graphic which appeared to show Donegal as part of the UK in a recent video was done in error, according to the UK government. The graphic appeared in a short video which featured British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attending the UN General Assembly in New York last week. Advertisement […]
Donegal students through to Junk Kouture World Final
PUPILS from Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola are through to the Junk Kouture World Final. The news comes following the Junk Kouture Dublin City Final on Tuesday night where 10 outstanding teams were announced as World Finalists. ‘Lady of the Landscape’ by Aisling McFadden, Eabha McGinley and Sinead Browne of Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola were among the finalists. […]