RESIDENTS of the North are going to the polls tomorrow to vote in the local government elections. Polls will open tomorrow morning at 7am as residents across the North vote for candidates to form their local Councils. The polls will close at 10pm tomorrow night. Advertisement The electorate will choose 462 councillors across 11 district […]
Manorcunningham water issues to be resolved at last
THERE is good news for residents of Rosbracken and Raymoghy as steps are finally being taken to resolve the ongoing issues with water supply in the area. Water outages in this area of Manorcunningham have been a recurring issue for a number of years and most recently, the residents were left without water on Christmas […]
Lucky Donegal Lotto player scoops €1 million prize
A National Lottery player from Donegal scooped the Daily Million top prize of €1 million in last night’s 9pm draw. The National Lottery is set to reveal the winning store at a celebratory event in Donegal on Friday morning. Daily Million players in Donegal are urged to check their tickets to see if they are […]
Plan to deal with unacceptable situation at LUH must begin now – Doherty
Donegal Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty called today for a multi-annual plan to expand hospital capacity and increase staff numbers at Letterkenny University Hospital. Deputy Doherty was speaking after figures where released to Sinn Féin Health spokesperson that showed more than 1,000 appointments were cancelled by LUH in the first four months of the year. […]
Online fundraiser for Glenties museum
BY DIONNE MEEHAN ARTEFACTS, literature, treasures and memories are just a few things contained within St. Connell’s Museum in Glenties. Having to close its doors in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic due to mounting bills, it has never reopened. Advertisement A gofundme page has now been set up in the hope the museum […]
Over €5,000 spent by Tusla on B&Bs
by Louise Doyle MORE than €5,000 was spent by TUSLA on emergency accommodation in B&Bs in Donegal in 2022. Figures released to the Donegal News by the Child and Family Agency reveal it spent €5,501 on emergency accommodation last year to house children in B&Bs. Advertisement Nationally, over €130,000 was spent by Tusla on housing children in B&Bs. A […]
Rory Gallagher resigns as Derry GAA senior manager
DERRY GAA have tonight confirmed Rory Gallagher’s resignation as manager. Derry GAA issued the following statement to the media tonight: “Derry GAA can today confirm Rory Gallagher has stepped down as the county’s senior football manager. Advertisement “Ciaran Meenagh will assume the role for the rest of the 2023 season. “Derry GAA will be making […]
Newmills Corn and Flax Mill to reopen in June
Newmills Corn and Flax Mill will reopen in June. The site will be open to visitors on June 1 2023 and will remain open for the summer season, closing on September 30. The site will be open to the public Tuesday to Sunday each week (closed on Mondays). Advertisement There will be a guide service […]
Running buddies complete Dublin to Creeslough challenge
THE two men who undertook the grueling challenge of running from Dublin to Creeslough to raise funds for the families of the ten people who lost their lives in the village following an explosion in October arrived at the finish line at St. Michael’s Church on Saturday at 9.15 pm. Dunfanaghy man, Neil McCollum and […]
New garden is dedicated to the memories of former workers at Tata
A NEW memorial garden, dedicated to members of staff who have passed away during their time of employment at the Tata Consultancy Services Global Delivery Centre campus in Letterkenny has been unveiled. The beautiful new garden features 11 rose bushes which have been planted in memory of the eleven employees who died. It was officially […]