Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has today welcomed new data showing that efforts to increase corncrake populations in the west and north-west of Ireland are beginning to paying off. A 2024 survey from the National Parks and Wildlife Service shows an increase in the national corncrake population by […]
Special birthdays celebrated in Fanad
THERE was a day of celebration in Fanad last week as family and friends gathered to mark two special birthdays. Fanad native Mary Tobin (Letterkenny), who turned 90 last Christmas, was joined by her brother Joachim McAteer who turns 80 this week for a joint birthday party. Also present for the celebration was their brother […]
NATIONAL: Baby mauled in XL Bully dog attack
A 12-month-old baby girl has undergone major surgery after she was mauled by an XL Bully dog in Co. Kerry at the weekend. The horror attack took place in the Lixnaw area of the county on Saturday evening, August 17. The attack comes just one month after Minister Heather Humphreys TD announced a ban on […]
Mix of rain and sunny spells for Donegal
Met Éireann is forecasting sunny spells and scattered showers for today, Tuesday, August 20. Heavy and isolated showers are expected later this afternoon with highest temperatures 14 to 17 degrees. Winds will be fresh and gusty, but strong at times on coasts. Advertisement Tonight will see largely dry and clear spells with lowest temperatures 8 […]
Killybegs Coast Guard involved in gruelling seven hour call-out
KILLYBEGS Coast Guard Unit was involved in a seven-hour call-out yesterday. The unit was tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to Glenlough Bay at 1.06pm, yesterday afternoon. The unit returned to base at 20.30pm last night. The call-out was dubbed “very successful” by all members.
Death notices for Donegal- Tuesday, August 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Thomas Wilson, St Johnston – Mary O’Shea (née Gallagher), Laghey Advertisement -Peter McClintock, Raphoe -Karl O’Donnell, Glasgow and Portnoo -Liam Begley, Milford -Terry McGlade (née Walsh), Portnablagh -Seamus McDermott, Gleneely -Anthony McGlynn, Cloghan -Maud Kenny (née Browne), Roscommon and Falcarragh Thomas Wilson, St Johnston The death […]
Road works causing ‘havoc’ in Muff
MOTORISTS are urged to expect delays while travelling through Muff this evening following the commencement of road works in the village. The road works, beginning at The Treehouse and ending at Centra, are expected to last all week. Speaking to the Donegal News this evening, Cllr Terry Crossan said despite traffic management being in place, […]
Donegal farm families commended by Minister McConalogue
DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, has praised the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of farm families in Donegal. “Agriculture continues to be Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and our largest source of exports, with 130,000 family farms working day in and day out to deliver top quality and sustainable produce which goes to 170 markets […]
Death notices for Donegal- Monday, August 19
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Peter McClintock, Raphoe -Karl O’Donnell, Glasgow and Portnoo Advertisement -Liam Begley, Milford -Terry McGlade (née Walsh), Portnablagh -Seamus McDermott, Gleneely -Anthony McGlynn, Cloghan -Maud Kenny (née Browne), Roscommon and Falcarragh -Kevin Daly, Fahan -Donnachadh Mc Garvey, Derrybeg -Jean Cole (née Quinn), Raphoe -Margaret Cavanagh (née McLaughlin), Greencastle […]
Mother and son forced to sleep in their car
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL man who says he has been forced to sleep in his car with his mum, who has disabilities, has made an urgent plea to be housed. Christopher Chambers is a full time carer for his 65-year-old mum, Catherine Chambers, who has a range of complex medical conditions including arthritis, diabetes and […]