Reverend Jim Lamont has presented a cheque for €3,300 to Donegal Hospice from the proceeds of a fundraising concert that he organised at An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny in June. Also in attendance at the presentation were four of the artists who performed in the concert – Dianne Lecky from Pluck, Manorcunningham, Maria Doherty and […]
Disgust over weekend vandalism in Raphoe
By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS in Raphoe were left feeling disgusted at the weekend when flower boxes and trees were vandalised in the Diamond. Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, vandals emptied flower boxes and broke tree branches counteracting the hard work carried out by Raphoe Tidy Towns. Advertisement Martin Laird, who is in charge of […]
Donegal Native Barry Gallagher announced as RTÉ news2day presenter
THIS autumn, first time television presenter Barry Gallagher aged 24 from Donegal is the newest addition to the news2day team. news2day is RTÉ’s news service designed specifically for children, featuring Irish and international news of interest to a young audience. Following a call out by RTÉ to media and journalism graduates across the country, and a comprehensive audition process, Barry […]
‘To those suffering, you mean more than you think you do’
by Louise Doyle “TO those suffering, you mean more than you think you do.” Those were the heartfelt words of a Newtowncunningham gym owner Danny Quigley, who completed a gruelling swimming challenge to celebrate the life of his father and others who have lost their lives to suicide. Advertisement On Monday of last week, Danny […]
High costs put paid to food festival
By Emma Ryan A PHENOMENAL rise in the cost of the running the popular ‘A Taste of Donegal Food Festival’ has led to organisers cancelling the event this year. The three day event is usually held at the Pier car park in Donegal Town during the last weekend of August, however, the committee has now confirmed the festival […]
Major funding boost for Newtown
By Emma Ryan A MAJOR €1m euro funding boost for Newtowncunningham is set to transform the Main Street. Work is expected to get underway today (Monday) and aims to give the Main Street a revamp and make it a safer area for motorists and pedestrians. Advertisement The works will include the widening of the footpaths […]
Hotel industry’s fears for the future of tourism
DONEGAL enjoyed a bumper weekend of tourism business with many hotels at full capacity thanks to an influx of visitors over the Northern bank holiday weekend. However, as the summer season draws to a close a leading hotelier has warned that many hospitality businesses in Donegal will be forced to reduce their opening hours or […]
Children’s COVID-19 vaccinations to continue in Donegal in September
COVID-19 vaccination of children aged six months to four years and five to eleven years will continue in Donegal in September. Primary and first booster clinics for those 12 years will commence again in the autumn, but clinics for children are continuing. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) for children […]
Special night for Vincent Bonner
ONE of Donegal greatest rally drivers, Rosses man Vincent Bonner was honoured at a very special ‘This is your life’ on Saturday night at The Stables, Motorsport Museum in Frosses. Donnagh Kelly hosted a brilliant night for one of his rallying heroes at his private motorsport museum located in the hills of Donegal. Kevin Glendinning […]
Nearly 400 young people waiting for mental health supports
by Louise Doyle COMMUNITY Healthcare Organisation (CHO1), which includes Donegal, has the fifth highest waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the country. A total of 367 young people are on waiting lists in CHO1, the fifth highest from nine CHOs in the country. Advertisement CHO1 includes Donegal, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim […]