The Donegal Road Safety Working Group recently published the Donegal Road Safety Plan 2022-2030. The Donegal Road Safety Plan 2022 – 2030 is designed to ensure a collaborative, coordinated and consistent approach to improving road safety for all road users. Shared responsibility across all parts of the traffic management system is one of the core […]
Off-duty police officer shot in Omagh
AN off duty police officer has been shot in Omagh tonight, according to security sources. The incident took place at Youth Sport in the town. Emergency services are attending the scene. Advertisement AN off duty police officer has been shot in Omagh tonight, according to security sources. The incident took place at Youth Sport in […]
Donegal Garda welcomes menopause guidance for women in the force
A DONEGAL Garda has welcomed a menopause guidance document to support women in the police service. The organisation is committed to creating a healthy workplace that places personnel health and wellbeing at the forefront, as outlined in the Garda Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2023. One of the key actions in the strategy led by the […]
Letterkenny company successful at Innovation Awards
Plant-It, one of Ireland’s favourite meat substitute brands, based in Letterkenny, has been awarded Silver at the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance Awards (IFSA’s). The awards took place during CATEX, Ireland’s largest foodservice and hospitality exhibition – for its Breaded Range and Plain Fillet and Meat-Free Mince products. Competing against a record number of innovative products […]
Netflix picks up Wild Ireland documentary
A DOCUMENTARY following a Donegal conservationist in pursuit of his lifelong dream to rescue abandoned animals has captured the attention of a major streaming service. ‘Return of the Wild – The Bearman of Buncrana’ will premiere on Netflix on March 1, taking animal lovers on a rewind journey into the beginning of the unique sanctuary in […]
Hedge-cutting season coming to an end
Landowners are being reminded that hedge-cutting season comes to an end on Tuesday. Hedgerows play an important role in providing food and shelter for wildlife and contribute to the landscape character of County Donegal. From the end of February until the end of August, hedge-cutting is not permitted under the Wildlife Acts which recognise the […]
Rathmullan writer wants to shine light on struggles women face
AN award winning Rathmullan writer is using her platform to shine a light on the struggles women face in a 21st century society. Talented writer and lecturer in Writing and Communications at ATU Donegal, Karen Quinn, is highlighting the difficulties women face in her new short story ‘MENopause’ which will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Friday afternoon […]
Pringle supports call for minister to come to Donegal to meet on mica redress issues
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has supported the call of the Mica Action Group and Donegal county councillors for the Housing Minister to come to Donegal to discuss outstanding issues in the mica redress scheme. Addressing the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said, “I hosted the Mica Action Group who, along with county councillors, spoke to […]
Donegal short film bursary award now open
Donegal Film Office has secured funding from Creative Ireland for a third year for a Short Film Bursary Award in Donegal. The Donegal Film Office Short Film Bursary is a creative response to showcase film makers living and working in Donegal. A grant of €10,000 will be awarded to a filmmaker towards the cost of […]
Walk the famous Camino for bereavement charity Anam Cara
There will be a big Spanish welcome this May when supporters of Anam Cara take on a section of the Camino de Santiago. On the 21st May, the group will depart Dublin for warmer climates and walk the spectacular Sarria to Santiago leg of this world famous route. Grants & Fundraising Manager of Anam Cara, Jamie […]