BY DIARMAID DOHERTY FR John Joe Duffy has paid tribute to the wider primary school community who all play a part in helping to provide education for our young people. He was speaking after being honoured for his contribution to the community and to local schools at an event in Limerick on Tuesday night. Advertisement […]
Bus Éireann May Bank Holiday travel arrangements
BUS ÉIREANN’S routes will operate Sunday schedules on Sunday, April 30 and bank holiday Monday, May 1. Likewise, Bus Éireann’s inter-regional Expressway service will operate Sunday schedules on Sunday, April 30 and bank holiday Monday, May 1. Advertisement A spokesperson from Bus Éireann said they strongly encourage intending passengers to book their guaranteed seat […]
Unexpected €100,000 donation made to Donegal church
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal parish has received an unexpected windfall after a donation of €100,000 was made to the church. Details of the donation were revealed to parishioners attending weekend Mass at St Columba’s Church in Drumoghill. Advertisement The money was left by a local woman who died almost three years ago. It’s understood […]
Gaeltacht students compete in young entrepreneur competition
TWO teams from Pobailscoil Ghaoth Dobhair competed in the National Final of Clár na gComhlachtaí. The competition for young entrepreneurs was held at the Connemara Coast Hotel and streamed live on Facebook on Thursday.Donegal Oisín Ó Duibhir, Mairtín Mac Giolla Chomhaill, Katie Ní Fhearraigh and Eimear Nic Pháidín whose project Voltas involves lighting created from […]
Donegal men present cheque after Coast to Coast New Zealand
FIVE Donegal men that took part in Coast to Coast New Zealand, the toughest race in the world back in February, have presented the €6,000 they raised to Relay for Life Donegal. Arthur McMahon (Milford), Managing Director Donegal Oil Company and Founder of Donegal Oil Foundation, Boyd Robinson (Letterkenny), Gerard Callaghan (Letterkenny), Shaun Stewart (Creeslough), […]
Letterkenny poet is shortlisted for award
BY DIONNE MEEHAN LETTERKENNY poet James Finnegan has been shortlisted for the Farmgate Café National Poetry Award for his collection of poetry ‘The Weather Beaten Scarecrow’. With six poets shortlisted throughout Ireland, James is the only poet representing Donegal in the competition. Advertisement James, who taught in St Eunan’s College for 33 years, holds a […]
Reminder of closing date for new applications for school transport
Fianna Fail Senator Niall Blaney reminds families intending on applying for school transport services for the first time for the next school year to register before the closing date of April 28. The Bus Éireann family portal is currently open for new applications for school transport services for the 2023 / 2024 school year. New […]
More than 40 call-outs this year for Newtown First Responders
BY DIONNE MEEHAN SINCE the start of 2023, Newtowncunningham Community First Responders have responded to 44 call-outs, with 13 of those occurring last month. With the first responders group set up to address the issue of waiting times for emergency service response, Newtowncunningham CFR Chairman, Roddy Smith told the Donegal News that on average, the […]
Pringle: Standby aircraft must be made available as needed to Donegal Airport
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said a standby aircraft must be made available as needed to ensure reliable air service for Donegal Airport at Carrickfinn. Deputy Pringle said flight delays and cancellations are very worrying for people who depend on the service for work, for tourism and especially those who rely on the flights […]
Places filling fast for Strabane Lifford Half Marathon
Runners thinking of taking part in the 2023 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon are being urged to register now to avoid disappointment as the event was officially launched this week. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy said there has been a surge of entries since the race was confirmed last month […]