by Louise Doyle CULLING was ranked highest as a solution to deer management in the country, according to the findings of a public consultation. The Final Report into Developing a Sustainable Deer Management Strategy for Ireland by the Irish Deer Management Strategy Group was circulated at the latest Donegal County Council’s Agriculture Committee meeting. Advertisement […]
‘Urgent intervention’ needed to save counselling service
by Louise Doyle CALLS are to be made today for an urgent intervention to ensure funding is made available for a vital counselling service for children in Letterkenny. Concerns emerged earlier this month when the service provider, Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services revealed that with “profound sadness and regret” it would be forced to close its doors […]
Delayed repair to public streets lights
AS a result of the recent storms and power outages, the ESB has issued a Safety Notice prohibiting any activity on its network. This has resulted in the delayed repair of public street lights. A Council spokesperson said: “It would appear that in some locations there are significant numbers of lights out “in a row” […]
Stranorlar ‘eyesore’ set to be finally replaced by state-of-the-art homes
BY JEROME HUGHES A LANDMARK building in Stranorlar, branded an “eyesore”, will almost certainly be demolished this year and replaced by 8 much-needed homes before the end of next year. It’s understood many locals are expressing relief at the prospect of bidding farewell to the derelict old fire station, which has remained vacant for years, […]
Two Donegal musicians in new season of Glór Tíre
DONEGAL will have two entrants among the eight emerging Country & Irish singers fighting it out for the title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2024. Chelsea Evans from Dunfanaghy, and Jason McCahill from Ramelton, will appear on the 20th season of TG4’s long-running, hit Country music show, which begins broadcasting in March. Both performers […]
Art competition to shine a light on pedestrian and cyclist road safety
THE Donegal Road Safety Working Group and Finn Harps FC have once again teamed up to assist with the promotion of road safety with the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. The Road Safety Art competition invites young artists from Donegal’s Primary Schools, to create a piece of art that will raise awareness of how […]
Mary’s Meals launches compelling campaign
MARY’S Meals Ireland has launched a compelling new campaign documenting their self-funded trip to Malawi, which took place in November. Mary’s Meals Ireland is a dedicated movement of people committed to serving children a daily meal in their place of education from the world’s poorest communities. During the eye-opening visit, the group of Mary’s Meals supporters from all […]
Meenbog windfarm developer given time by An Bord Pleanála
AN Bord Pleanala has granted an extension of time to apply for substitute consent to Planree Ltd, who are the developers of the windfarm at Meenbog near Ballybofey. The site saw a significant bog slide in November 2020 which led to Donegal County Council taking High Court proceedings against the developers for unauthorised development. Work […]
Gaoth Dobhair native is new face of TG4’s children’s news programme
by Kate Heaney A GAOTH Dobhair law graduate has become the new face of TG4’s children’s news programme which brings Irish language news into primary school classrooms and includes the pupils in news broadcasts. Presenter Joseph Mac Aoidh started with Nuacht Cúla4 two weeks ago and is loving it. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News […]
Proud history of Blake’s Bar recognised at Vintners’ Association dinner dance
By Diarmaid Doherty THE owner of Blake’s Bar in Letterkenny, Kevin Blake said he was humbled and very proud that his pub has been honoured with a special award by the Donegal Vintners’ Association. The premises at 50 Upper Main Street has remained in the same family ownership for over 180 years – a remarkable […]