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 […]
Patience wearing thin as walkway remains closed
By Dionne Meehan PATIENCE is wearing thin for residents in Stranorlar after the re-opening of a walkway into Drumboe Woods was put on hold once again. The walkway, which is adjacent to Finn Valley College, closed in 2010 as a result of works being completed on the newly built school. Advertisement Causing much frustration among […]
Did you lose your suitcase on Letterkenny Main Street last night?
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny took to social media this morning in a bid to find the owner of a suitcase found on Letterkenny, Main Street last night. After failed attempts of trying to locate the owner, gardaí said they have now been left to deal with the “emotional baggage”. “Please contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100 […]
Baby goat rescued from Donegal tower
A BABY goat, who spent four nights trapped on top of a tower in Greencastle, has been rescued. After a number of rescue attempts by locals, the baby goat was rescued earlier today by members of the ISPCA and Donegal Mountain Rescue. The goat is now receiving veterinary treatment for a suspected fractured back leg.
Father tells of ‘rewarding’ experience as foster carer
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL father who along with his wife, fostered a young boy with additional needs nine years ago, has spoken of his pride in him as they prepare to take on a major running challenge at Bluestack mountains. Frank and Jacqueline have been foster carers with Five Rivers Fostering, Ireland’s first independent private Fostering Agency, for […]
Kilmacrennan mum first to receive Traveller Pride award for education
A KILMACRENNAN mum, who is the first person from Donegal to receive a Traveller Pride Award for education, has urged others to ‘believe in themselves’. Pamela Cullotty was presented with the Education Award at a recent awards ceremony themed ‘Hidden Voices: a celebration of those less heard’ took place in the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin. RTÉ presenter, and producer […]
Letterkenny Pipe Band for international event
LETTERKENNY Pipe Band are off to France to the Highland World Games in two weeks which are taking place in Bressuire, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The event which takes place on June 15 and 16 is a world first – a Highland Games world championship for mixed national teams. A total of eight nations will […]
Spoiled votes more common in Donegal than almost anywhere else
IN an effort to reduce the number of spoiled or invalid votes here in next week’s local and European elections the electoral commission has issued guidelines on how to ensure your vote counts. In 2019 a total of 108,488 ballot papers right across the country, in both elections, were deemed to be invalid. The figures […]
The search is on for the 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year
THE search is on for the 26th FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Applications and nominations are now open for the 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards. The FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards in association with Macra na Feirme, are sponsored annually by FBD and run by Macra in partnerships with the […]