Cranford player-manager Danny McBride believes there’s still everything to play for this season, with the title race heating up in the final third. Cranford defeated third place Drumoghill at The Moss on Sunday, keeping them two points clear of Lagan Harps at the top of the league in the Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division […]
HSE announce Covid-19 vaccines for young children
THE HSE has announced COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months to 4 years will be available from Monday. NIAC has recommended COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months to 4 years with underlying conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19. NIAC has also recommended that COVID-19 vaccination should be offered to […]
Global fertiliser price reductions must be passed on to farmers
IFA President Tim Cullinan says that Merchants and Co-ops must pass on the significant reductions in global fertiliser prices to farmers. “We have seen a sustained significant drop in the price of natural gas of up on 85% since September 2022. The spike in natural gas prices was referenced as the main driver of increased […]
An Garda Síochána warn of rise in theft of second-hand imported Cars
STATISTICS from An Garda Síochána show an increase in Car Theft / Unauthorised Taking of a Vehicle offences. With over 4,000 vehicles reported stolen in 2022, theft of vehicles continue to show a significant increase, a 52% increase on 2021 and 17% increase on 2019. This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars […]
Convoy woman trains as one of Donegal’s only Doulas
A CONVOY woman who loves caring for other people is now hoping to make the lives of expecting mothers a little bit easier. Rosalynn Patton is a mother of three and has previously worked as a staff nurse. Last summer, Rosalynn trained as one of Donegal’s only Doulas. Doulas are professional birth companions who offer […]
Clann Mhic Ruairí celebrate Donegal tradition on TG4
Clann Mhic Ruairí are the next act to headline the new TG4 series Féile Ealaíne an Earagail this Sunday, 19th February, at 21:30. The renowned musical family from Rann na Feirste are on the main stage at An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny in this week’s Episode 5 filmed during Earagail Arts Festival 2023. Siblings Tony […]
Standby aircraft brought in to ease pressures
A STANDBY aircraft has been brought in to try resolve the problems that have grounded multiple flights between Donegal and Dublin. Passengers have faced days of disruption due to what Emerald Airlines has described as “technical issues” with some of its planes. A Department of Transport spokesperson told the Donegal News last night that an additional plane has […]
In-form Fintown look to maintain title push
FINTOWN Harps currently lead the way in the Old Orchard Division Two but team boss Paddy Molloy feels that there are still six teams who could land the league crown. After suffering relegation last year, Fintown have bounced back brilliantly this term. They are looking strong but they aren’t the only team in good form, […]
Get Freezing for a Reason this February
Special Olympics has been running the Annual Polar Plunge to raise vital funds to support our clubs to train, travel and compete. Special Olympics Ireland is a sports organization for people with an intellectual disability, we currently have over 8000 athletes. The event is taking place in beautiful Rathmullan tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm. Advertisement Please follow this […]
Greencastle man features in new Donegal Catch campaign
Donegal Catch has revealed a new TV advert featuring fisher Frank McClenaghan from Greencastle. The advert explains why fishing is important for local communities and the role sustainability plays in the Irish fishing industry. The new TV advert will be on air from Monday, 6th February for 4 weeks as part of the National Fish […]