Funding of €29.8m has been announced for County Donegal to improve main roads and to develop green areas. The allocation will be made to Donegal County Council through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and is part of a national funding package of €440m. Donegal is receiving the third largest allocation in the country. Donegal minister, Charlie […]
Donegal swimmers raise €1,410 for Heart Foundation
A donation of €1,410 has been presented to the Irish Heart Foundation, courtesy of Donegal swimmers who braved the chilly waters of eight separate beaches across the county on a single day. As part of the ‘Christmas Cracker Dip tour’, 17 swimmers plunged into the sea at Rathmullan, Kinnegar, Ballymastocker and Magherawarden (Portsalon), Downings, Killahoey, […]
Politics, perseverance, personal loss and optimism
Seamus Rodgers retains a keen political intellect, effortlessly maneuvering through a labyrinth of names, dates, and events with a precision that would put men half his age to shame. Born on January 22, 1934, Seamus celebrated his 90th birthday just last month. The Rosses has long reaped the rewards of his unwavering commitment to selfless […]
Support in Donegal for repatriating builders
Families in Donegal living in defective concrete block homes could see an end to their plight sooner, after the government revealed plans to spend three quarter of a million euro on a campaign to attract Irish construction workers home. That’s the view of Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly who has welcomed the development, having raised the […]
Independent Ireland facing uphill battle in Donegal as key figures unimpressed
Independent politicians in Donegal appear underwhelmed by Ireland’s newest political party, which vows to disrupt the establishment. Independent Ireland was officially registered last November, founded by Cork South West TD Michael Collins and Limerick County TD Richard O’Donoghue. Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has just become the party’s third Teachta Dála. Donegal’s sole Independent TD, Thomas […]
€2,880 raised for Donegal Hospice and MS Ireland
Household waste recycling centres throughout Donegal have contributed €2,880 to support the local hospice and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Donegal Hospice offers a range of palliative care services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, while Multiple Sclerosis Ireland provides crucial services to thousands of individuals living with MS and their families. The much-needed funds were raised by […]
Donegal adult educators demand equal pay during Dublin protest
Those delivering adult education programmes in Donegal are demanding more pay and yesterday joined a national protest outside Dáil Éireann calling for the same conditions as their post-primary counterparts. The protest moved from Leinster House to the Department of Further and Higher Education on St Stephen’s Green where teachers from across the country, including Donegal, […]
Leona’s legacy: “Stolen Dreams” supports charities
In honour of her memory, the late Leona Harper continues to support charities that bravely helped during the 2022 Creeslough tragedy, raising much-needed funds. A donation of €3,000 has been made to the CRITICAL Emergency Medical Response charity, with another €3,000 presented to K9 Search and Rescue NI. These contributions follow previous donations, including support […]
Donegal campaigners travelling to Dublin for pro-Palestinian rally
Donegal branch members of the Ireland Palestinian Solidarity Campaign will travel to Dublin on Saturday to take part in a national demonstration as the situation in Gaza deteriorates by the hour. Speaking to Donegal News ahead of the event organiser Fadl Mustapha expressed frustration that concerns being expressed by campaigners in Donegal appear to be […]
Donegal at ‘particular risk’ of measles outbreak
Health experts warn Donegal is at particular risk of a measles outbreak due to a relatively low uptake of the highly effective MMR vaccine. The warning comes after the HSE confirmed an adult with the infectious disease died in the Dublin and Midlands Health Region. “MMR vaccine is not only safe but also very effective […]