A festival held annually in west Donegal is to be dedicated this year to the life of the late Francie Mooney. Born in Gaoth Dobhair in 1922 Francie – Proinsias Ó Maonaigh – had an immeasurable impact on Irish traditional culture through his music. Now the renowned fiddle player’s life and work are to be the subject of Éigse Uladh, […]
More than 130 children on CAMHS waiting list
THERE are currently more than 130 children in Donegal on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting list. There were 76 children on the waiting list in North Donegal as of January 2023 while there were 45 waiting in South Donegal. In Inishowen, there were 16 children on the waiting list. CAMHS is a specialist service […]
Leading social media figures offer expertise for Local Enterprise Week
TWO of Donegal’s leading social media figures have been advising businesses on how to use online platforms to enhance their business. As part of Local Enterprise Week, a Digital Marketing Expo was held in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. The event aimed at presenting idea-provoking panelists, engaging presentations and networking opportunities that will help small […]
Concerns over ATM outside door of casino
CONCERN has been voiced that the installation of an ATM at the door of a casino in Letterkenny is “preying on the vulnerable”. The ATM has been placed outside Majestic Casino on the Port Road. It comes as Donegal County Council has granted permission for the retention and completion of the change of use of the first […]
‘Rail line between Portadown and Donegal should be prioritised’
The Minister for Transport said the government would be prepared to invest in Northern Ireland rail infrastructure as he believes the line between Donegal and Portadown should be treated as a priority. Deputy Eamon Ryan said he believes there is a need for balanced regional development, ‘particularly for the north west, and specifically on the lack of […]
Policies must be introduced to stem the rise of investment scams and fraud – Doherty
The Government has been urged to take action to tackle investment scams and financial fraud. This comes as FraudSMART warns of the worrying rise in investment scams being carried out by fraudsters. Donegal TD Pearse Doherty highlighted the scams and said the latest warning by FraudSMART and the Banking and Payments Federation regarding a rise […]
Ambulance service shakeup to reduce overcrowding
The National Ambulance Service has taken a number of steps to improve its service and reduce hospital overcrowding in Donegal. Councillor Ciaran Brogan recently asked the National Ambulance Service for an updated report on improvements and the investment in the ambulance service in the Donegal area in the last three years to improve the level of service. […]
Samaritans and An Garda Síochána issue pleas following sudden deaths
THE Samaritans have issued public pleas for anyone contemplating harming themselves to get in touch. The offers of help come following a number of sudden tragedies across the north west in recent days. James, who asked that only his first name be used for anonymity reasons, is a listening volunteer and outreach officer with the Derry branch of […]
Relic of Saint Faustina for Convoy church
SAINT Mary’s Church in Convoy is preparing for the arrival of the first ever relic of Saint Faustina’s from Poland to come to Ireland. A special alcove in the church is being dedicated for display of the relic in the specially made reliquary which is housing a piece of bone from the former nun who […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tonight
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted tonight. Donegal Couny Council said all routes will be gritted from 7pm. Donegal gritting route index as follows: • 01: National Primary North • 02: National Primary Central • 03: National Primary South • 04: Inishowen South • 05: Inishowen East • 06: Inishowen West […]