SEVEN in-lamb ewes reported stolen last week have been located safe. Last week, gardaí in Letterkenny issued an appeal in relation to the suspected theft of seven in lamb ewes from the Downings area between March 9 and the following day. Gardaí have confirmed that the in lamb ewes have been located and were in fact […]
New builds in Donegal increase by 88 per cent
HOUSE commencements in Donegal for the first two months of 2024 are up 88 per cent on the previous year. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published its monthly data on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for February 2024. The data shows that in the first two months of […]
Are you going to be the 2024 Donegal Rose?
APPLICATIONS for the 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival are now open. The Donegal Rose selection, in association with R Mc Cullagh Jewellers, takes place on April 13 in the Central Hotel in Donegal Town. To apply visit www.roseoftralee.ie. Applications are closing Tuesday, April 2.
Search for missing Strabane man stood down following discovery of body
THE search for missing Strabane man Jordan Gallagher has been stood down following the discovery of a body last night. Taking to social media last night, Community Rescue Service Western District confirmed the sad news. “CRS volunteers were deployed on a daily basis since Saturday, 2nd March, in the search for a young person believed […]
Political representatives urged to endorse ‘The Peoples’ Document’
by Louise Doyle POLITICAL representatives from all parties in Donegal are being urged to attend a public event tomorrow night to endorse ‘The Peoples’ Document’. The document sets out what is required to achieve a full 100% redress scheme for all those with properties affected by defective concrete materials. Advertisement The 100% Redress Party has given […]
Fundraising ‘Gig for Gaza’ to take place in Letterkenny
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING ‘Gig for Gaza’ will take place tomorrow night in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny. Organised by Fadl Mustapha, a Palestinian who has been living in Letterkenny for the past 19 years, the event aims to raise awareness while raising funds for the people of Gaza. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, […]
Neurodiversity week is celebrated at school
NEURODIVERSITY Celebration Week 2024 is well underway in St. Patrick’s National School in Murlog. Often used as an umbrella term to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia, Autism, Tourette Syndrome and ADHD, neurodiversity is all about recognising those who think differently. And St. Patrick’s NS think they can benefit from different […]
Car stolen in Strabane found in Donegal stripped of parts
POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses after a vehicle was stolen in Strabane and driven over the border to County Donegal where it was located, 18 miles away, stripped of its parts. The theft came to light after a burglary was reported at a house in Bracken Gate in Strabane on Sunday morning, March […]
Bunbeg man charged with the murder of grandfather
A BUNBEG man has been charged with the murder of his grandfather just days before Christmas. Derek Mulligan (36), of Magheraclogher, Bunbeg, was brought before Letterkenny District Court on Thursday charged with the murder of Derek Burns on December 19, 2023, at Carrickaboyle, Derrybeg. Detective Garda Paul Dolan told the court he arrested Mulligan, and when […]
Mary Lou McDonald has her say on the Raphoe pre-school crisis
BY JEROME HUGHES Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is demanding that the government immediately releases €1m in funding to rebuild Raphoe Community Playgroup’s facility. It has emerged that Raphoe’s pre-school, which currently meets the needs of 46 toddlers, is set to be demolished as it was built using defective concrete blocks. The school is […]