DONEGAL’S 19 beaches tested for the quality of their bathing water in 2014 have all gained excellent classification bar one – The Lady’s Bay in Buncrana which was given “good” status in relation to Ecoli testing.
Donegal woman prosecuted for abandoning dog without food or water
THE first successful prosecution under the Animal Health and Welfare Act took place when a Donegal woman pleaded guilty to abandoning her dog with no food or water.
Two Donegal Students Scoop Top Radio Category at National Awards
Caoimhe Ni Chathail from Letterkenny and Barra Ó Scannláin from Ballybofey won the best Irish language radio show awards at the weekend.
Minister McHugh welcomes progress of new services at Altnagelvin Hospital
Minister Joe McHugh TD was on a site visit today (Wednesday) at Altnagelvin Hospital with Health Ministers Jim Wells MLA and Leo Varadkar TD.
Meeting for seasonal workers in Donegal
A meeting for seasonal workers has been arranged by Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, in the Bayview Hotel, Killybegs on Monday April 20 at 8pm.
Minister McHugh announces Irish language programme as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme
MINISTER for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh, T.D., today (31 March 2015) announced An Teanga Bheo/The Living Language, the Irish language strand of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme.
Convicted killer has left Arranmore Island
TENSIONS have eased on Arranmore Island when its residents learned that the man freed from prison after serving a sentence for manslaughter of another islander, has left.
Giant trawler owners to appeal fishing fines?
THE head of the company that owns the world’s largest trawler said today (Sunday) that his board is considering appealing a €105,000 fine imposed by an Irish court.
Council asks for public’s help with illegal dumping around the county
DONEGAL County Council’s litter wardens have praised the proactive approach of a number of communities in the war against litter. Warden Brian McBrearty points to recent successful clean up operations at Trusk Lough outside Ballybofey and at Doneyloop near Castlefin. “The scenic walk around Trusk Lough is popular so when we were notified that a […]
Rural innovation awards closing date extended
Today (Thursday) is the closing date for innovators living in rural Donegal to apply for a chance to get assistance with their ideas and possibly win a prize valued at €15,000.