Killybegs will play host to this year’s Laurentic Forum which will see a visiting delegation coming, not just from across Ireland, but from Canada, France, USA and Norway. The forum, now in its 15th year, focuses on how best to nurture and develop sustainable coastal communities in Ireland, Canada, Iceland, and Norway and provides a unique […]
Gardaí praised for ‘exemplary’ actions following Creeslough
by Louise Doyle GARDA Commissioner Drew Harris has praised gardaí in Donegal for the “exemplary” way they carried out their duties in very difficult circumstances following the Creeslough tragedy. In his forward in An Garda Síochána’s annual report, ‘100 Years of Keeping People Safe’, Garda Commissioner Harris recalled the explosion in Creeslough just over one year ago, which […]
Green light for Letterkenny gym development
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has given the green light to the refurbishment of a Letterkenny gym used to help people who have spinal cord injuries. No Barriers Foundation CLG submitted plans to Donegal County Council in August. Under proposals, the applicant sought the go-ahead for the refurbishment of its existing gym in Pinehill […]
CAB carry out almost 30 investigations in Donegal
by Kate Heaney THE Criminal Assets Bureau(CAB) carried out investigations into 28 targets in County Donegal last year according to the latest report published this week by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. The total number country-wide was 1,638. Advertisement According to the report almost €6.3 million was returned to the Exchequer in 2022 following […]
Children as young as 12 detected driving tractors
by Louise Doyle CHILDREN as young as 12 years of age were detected driving tractors during a tractor run in Gortahork. Gardaí have said the youngsters were found driving the heavy machinery on the main N56 road during the local event. Some of the children could not reach the brake pedals nor did they have […]
Worrying delays for ambulances at Letterkenny University Hospital
by Louise Doyle AMBULANCES spent almost 9,000 hours in turnaround times at Letterkenny University Hospital in the first six months of this year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News through a Freedom of Information request show the National Ambulance Service (NAS) spent a total of 8,777 hours in turnaround times at LUH from January to […]
Council warn of more traffic delays ahead of further Polestar works
DONEGAL County Council has warned motorists of traffic delays as further commissioning works are set to begin at the Polestar Roundabout on Monday, November 6. These works are being carried out to improve the phasing of the lights and to address the issues encountered to date. In a statement issued today, Donegal County Council has […]
The Wild Atlantic Way makes National Geographic Traveller’s ‘Cool List 2024’
Prestigious travel magazine National Geographic Traveller (UK) has unveiled its ‘Cool List 2024’ – the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024 – and the Wild Atlantic Way features on the list. To view the ‘Cool List 2024’, click here. Welcoming the news, Alice Mansergh, Tourism Ireland’s Chief Executive Designate, said she is delighted […]
Ardara in Donegal take on Drimnagh in Dublin in The Parish Quiz on The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock
It’s Thursday night, and the Boys are Back in Town! The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In returns to RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player at 9.30pm. Donna the Donkey has had her say and joining the 2 Johnnies this week is, presenter and author Roz Purcell, content creator Kayleigh Trappe and comedian Chris Kent. Advertisement Which […]
Donegal artist creates copper keep-sake for The Coronas
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL Copper Artist was left star stuck at the weekend when he presented a specially commissioned piece of art to Dublin based band, The Coronas. In Donegal to perform at the ever-popular Fomhair Festival in Gaoth Dobhair, The Coronas were left speechless when they were surprised with a beautiful hand-made copper […]