DONEGAL County Council is among a number of local authorities in the country to have handed out the lowest number of dog control fines over a three-year period. The local authority issued 10 fines between 2019 and 2022. Five fines were for having an unmuzzled dog, while five fines were also handed out for not having a […]
Majella urges more support for Relay for Life after drop-off in participation
Global Hero of Hope, Majella O’Donnell, has called on more teams to participate in this year’s Relay for Life after questioning the fall-off in support for last year’s event. Pointing to the gaps that existed at the ATU campus in Letterkenny in 2022, she told the launch of this year’s Relay: “I felt very […]
Loose chippings causing havoc for Letterkenny drivers
MOTORISTS have had to replace their vehicle windscreens on numerous occasions because of loose chippings on a busy stretch of road in Letterkenny. Loose chippings and a poor surface on the Illistrin to Coolboy Road has been proving hazardous and expensive for local drivers. Independent councillor Michael McBride has called on Donegal County Council to carry […]
“Riverine Project scuppered because of government failure and An Bord Pleanála delays” – Pearse Doherty TD
DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty said it ‘unforgivable’ that the Riverine Park Project has resulted in a major loss of EU funding. Reacting to the news that the project cannot be completed with the funding deadline, Deputy Doherty said it is unforgivable that this project will now not be completed within the timeframe necessary due to […]
Sheep worrying among top issues at Donegal IFA meeting
THE 2023 Donegal IFA AGM took place in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday night where people travelled from all around Donegal to cast their vote for a new County Chairman. The successful candidate on the night was Joe Sweeney. A questions and answers section was held during vote casting and tallying where farmers asked the […]
‘I try to live life to the fullest’
AS International Epilepsy Day approaches on Monday, February 13, Niamh Watson from Termon, who has epilepsy, told the Donegal News this week, that education on how to care for someone having a seizure, is vitally important. Niamh, who is 24, has not allowed her condition to define her or hold her back and with the encouragement […]
President Higgins praises resilient students during today’s visit to Milford
President Michael D Higgins has praised staff and students in Milford for their ‘tenacity and courage’ in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy. President Higgins visited Mulroy College in Milford this morning. The school lost two students and two parents of students in the Creeslough explosion and in his address to students, he paid tribute […]
Trains could be set to return to Donegal
IT seems trains could be set to return to Donegal as the All Island Rail review appears to recommend a line be installed between Letterkenny and Derry. The Journal reports that the review, which is in draft form at present, recommends a railway link between Letterkenny and Derry. The review, which has been leaked ahead […]
Major project for St Eunan’s GAA Club goes out to tender
THE chairman of St Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny has said the green light to a new playing field is a boost for the sporting fraternity and entire community. John Haran was speaking to the Donegal News after Donegal County Council gave the go-ahead to the development in Ballymacool.Applicant Charlie McAteer on behalf of St Eunan’s GAA […]
Turkish barbers start collections after devastating earthquakes
TWO Turkish men who have made Donegal their home have started collections for their native country which has been hit by devastating earthquakes. Turkish barbers Sahabettin Kurt and Melvut Kus who are both living in Donegal have organised for collections in their respective barbers in Letterkenny and Kerrykeel. Sahabettin, has been living in Donegal for […]