DONEGAL now has the highest population of corncrakes in Ireland as efforts to save the elusive bird species from extinction continue. New figures from the National Parks and Wildlife Service show that 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded nationally this year – a five per-cent increase on the 188 birds documented in 2021. Corncrakes were recorded in five counties, […]
New York’s ‘Bard of Gridlock’ set to pull up in Donegal
A New York cabbie-turned-comedian is bringing his stage show to Donegal for the first time. John McDonagh, whose mother Cassie Monaghan was born in Pettigo, has taken the experiences and characters he has encountered during 40 years behind the wheel and created ‘Off the Meter’. In his unique, pithy manner, he explores everything from the plight of the New York […]
BOI to open Letterkenny branch four Saturdays in October
Bank of Ireland will open its Letterkenny branch for four Saturdays in October to further support customers moving current accounts from Ulster Bank and KBC. The Letterkenny branch will be open every Saturday, 10am to 2pm, from October 1 to October 22. Bank of Ireland Advisors will be on hand to provide information on moving […]
County Council publishes major plan for Dungloe facelift
DONEGAL County Council has published a regeneration strategy and action plan for Dungloe Town Centre which sets out a roadmap for the town to 2040 and beyond. The waterfront and pier areas will be transformed as part of the plan as well as a series of streetscape enhancements for the Main Street and improved connections […]
Road works between Kilmacrennan and Termon set to cause delays
Donegal County Council has advised motorists that delays are to be expected on the N56 between Kilmacrennan and Termon due to essential road maintenance. Road works are due to take place from Tuesday, September 20 to Friday, September 30. Motorists are advised that delays are to be expected.
Staff to strike in pursuit of ‘first pay rise in 14 years’
STAFF in 13 community organisations in county Donegal will strike this Thursday as part of the ‘Valuing Care, Valuing Community’ campaign to highlight the demand for a first pay rise in 14 years for workers in the sector. The striking workers will hold a protest march and rally in Letterkenny, leaving from outside the SIPTU office on Port […]
Narin man becomes first wheelchair user to conquer Sliabh Liag
A DONEGAL man has conquered the summit of Europe’s highest sea cliffs in his wheelchair. Paul Dawson (55) launched his mission to scale Sliabh Liag earlier this year as he wanted to “move mountains” for disabled people. He is also raising funds to purchase a 4×4 Off Road Powered Wheelchair to access the beautiful Blue […]
Donegal teacher wins ASTI award for outstanding contribution
A Donegal teacher has received a 2021 ASTI Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to his school community and to sporting in Ireland. The Achievement Award, which could not be presented during the pandemic, was presented at a reception in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on Friday, September 16. Ollie Horgan, a teacher at […]
Do you recognise anyone here?
A Scottish woman whose family is from Donegal has appealed for information about the people in an old recently unearthed photograph. The picture showing five women and three men is believed to have been taken in the Downings area in either the late 1920s or the 1930s. Only one person has been identified, Margaret Roy’s […]
Donegal’s value of community brought around the world
A YOUNG man who grew up in Cranford is now bringing his unique understanding of the value of strong community to those less fortunate. Paul Carr works with the Irish charity Concern and has witnessed the struggle of street children in Bangladesh. The 34 year-old is now in Rwanda where he has seen strong community […]