BALLYBOFEY singer Thomas Bonner is returning to Lifford Old Courthouse following a sell out gig there last year. Thomas, who goes by the moniker StrawMan, will be centre stage with his four piece band this evening, Friday March 24. StrawMan’s star has risen considerably in recent years to the point where he now has amassed […]
Fresh call for council to purchase iconic Milford Hotel
FRESH calls have been made for Donegal County Council to purchase an iconic building in Milford for redevelopment purposes to give the town “a good lift”. The local authority is being urged to engage with the owners of the old Milford Hotel building, with a view to purchasing it. Councillor John O’Donnell told the latest […]
The success of Donegal Weather Channel and the man behind the site
THE THIRD DEGREE WITH PAUL BRADLEY In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Kenneth McDonagh of Donegal Weather Channel talks to Paul Bradley about all things meteorological from the fascinating aurora borealis to his massive online following. Hi Kenneth, how are you these days – as a meteorologist, do you also prefer longer brighter days, […]
Plaque unveiled in memory of late Termon ‘tunnel tiger’
THE family of a Termon ‘tunnel tiger’ has unveiled a plaque in Scotland where he was killed in an accident over 60 years. Edward Gallagher was working on the Cruachan power station in the Scottish Highlands when tragedy struck on April 23 1962. Like many, Edward had left his native Donegal in the late 1950s to […]
Warning of water supply disruption in Letterkenny
As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Ros Suilighe, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until midday on Monday, 27 March. Irish Water recommends that you allow two to three hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to […]
Consignment of Fertiliser Delivered from the North to Galway
As part of IFA’s campaign on fertiliser prices, IFA Connacht Regional Chair Pat Murphy has sourced fertiliser from the North for farmers in Galway. It was distributed on Friday morning. “We are now at the point of the year where all farmers need fertiliser. It will be spread in the next few weeks, both for […]
IFA President hits out Agriculture Minister over delayed farm payments
IFA President Tim Cullinan said the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue cannot stand idly by while his officials railroad through changes which will mean up to a month’s delay in some farm payments. The Department met with IFA and others last week to negotiate a new Farmers’ Charter, including payment dates. They proposed to significantly […]
Pringle says policing bill needs clarity around oversight and accountability
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said the new policing bill needs clarity around oversight and accountability. Deputy Pringle has detailed a number of concerns he had with the bill regarding oversight, accountability, and the re-politicisation of policing. Deputy Pringle said, “There is no clarity in this legislation as to how oversight and accountability are […]
Three Donegal social enterprises granted €100,000
THREE Donegal social enterprises have been awarded funding of €100,000 each. Letterkenny Community Centre CLG has been granted €100,000 to fund the fit-out and finishes to the Social Centre and External site works. No Barriers Foundation has received €100,000 to fund the purchase of equipment to improve the strength, fitness and mobility of their clients […]
Donegal woman urging support for cancer services this Daffodil Day
A Donegal woman diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia is urging people to get involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. It was June 2021 and Roseena Doherty had a temperature and sore throat that wouldn’t go away. After testing negative for Covid the Clonmany woman was prescribed a course of antibiotics by her GP. Advertisement A short while […]