By Emma Ryan PEOPLE of Raphoe and Castlefin are “living on the edge” during periods of heavy rain as concerns remain over flooding. It comes as heavy rain battered the county last week as Storm Agnes brought torrential rain and strong winds. Advertisement In July, residents in East Donegal had their homes and businesses destroyed due […]
Plans launched to create vibrant Cultural Quarter in Letterkenny
By Emma Ryan A PUBLIC consultation has been launched on the proposed development of Letterkenny Cultural Corridor which aims to create a vibrant Cultural Quarter in the town. The project aims to improve the existing pathway and public spaces between An Grianán Theatre, the Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Museum. Advertisement The project focuses on the […]
Dungloe and the Rosses tourism brochure launched
A REVISED edition of the Dungloe and a Rosses tourism brochure was launched in Ionad Teampall Cróine in Dungloe last Wednesday night by Pat the Cope Gallagher. The 50-page bi-lingual full colour brochure gives a great insight into tourism, accommodation, activities, festivals, events, and many other Rosses related services and activities. It follows on from […]
‘Amelia’s Flight of Hope’ to celebrate 10th birthday milestone
by Louise Doyle A YOUNG girl who tragically died with her father and brother is to be remembered on what would have been her 10th birthday at a special event to inspire people to chase their dreams. Amelia Mullan (6), her father John (49) and brother Tomás (14) died in August 2020 when the family’s car […]
Efforts being made to tackle disability service issues
By Róise Collins and Emma Ryan Measures are being put in place to tackle the significant vacancies within disability services in Donegal, the HSE has confirmed. There are currently 36 full-time vacant positions across Donegal’s three Children’s Disability Network Teams, a meeting of the Regional Health Forum has heard. Advertisement Dermot Monaghan, Chief Officer, Community Healthcare […]
Covid Care: Advocacy group helping Donegal families
by Louise Doyle AN advocacy group assisting those negatively impacted by care during the Covid-19 pandemic has said it is providing legal and grief support to families in Donegal. Care Champions told the Donegal News it is supporting families in the county who were negatively impacted by care during Covid. Advertisement Supports include for families experiencing grief, […]
Yellow weather warning for rain for Donegal
A YELLOW rain warning has been issued for Donegal. Rain is expected to be persistent and heavy at times. The warning came into action today and will remain in place until Thursday at 12am. Possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travel conditions.
Newlyweds start their honeymoon in style
KILMACRENNAN woman Natasha Doherty was Aer Lingus’s two millionth passenger to fly transatlantic with the airline this year. Natasha made the milestone trip on flight EI 121 from Dublin to Orlando with her partner Redmond Doherty. To celebrate the two millionth passenger milestone, Natasha was surprised at check-in with a complimentary upgrade to Business Class […]
33 jobs go at Fanad fishery
By Róise Collins OVER thirty redundancies announced earlier this year for staff at the Mowi processing plant in Fanad went into effect yesterday. It follows a global review of a number of the company’s processing plants which have been described as operating “under capacity”. Advertisement The Norwegian fishery giant is the world’s largest producer of […]
Measures taken to slow traffic in Dunkineely not enough
By Louise Doyle MEASURES taken to slow traffic in Dunkineely in the wake of a near miss after a group of parents and children narrowly avoided being struck by a speeding truck outside the school are not enough. The truck reportedly drove through five warning signs and narrowly missed colliding with pedestrians on the crossing outside […]