The hugely popular Truck Fest returned to Milford last weekend. The event which attracts up to 200 trucks of all shapes and sizes, has been taking place since 2006 with a gap during the past two years because of the pandemic.
Fatbergs putting ‘significant strain’ on Buncrana’s wastewater
LARGE volumes of fats, oils and incorrectly flushed items are pushing Buncrana’s wastewater infrastructure towards crisis point. Irish Water has revealed that the disposal of unsuitable items down the toilet in the Inishowen town is resulting in “significant operational difficulties” for its staff and the local wastewater plant. The utility’s Tom Cuddy said, ‘“Our operational staff in Buncrana […]
Minister McConalogue meets with Japanese Ministerial counterparts in Tokyo
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today had Government-to-Government meetings with his Japanese counterparts in Tokyo, as part of the Minister’s agri-food trade mission to Japan and South East Asia. Minister McConalogue met with Mr Tetsuro Nomura, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and separately with Mr Katsunobu Kato, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, to discuss a range […]
Picture Special: Barney and the Circle reunite
DONEGAL legends Barney and the Circle reunited for a concert in aid of Donegal Hospice. The gig, took place in the Amharclann, Gaoth Dobhair on August 26 and was organised for Barney McDaid’s 80th birthday. The Circle – Barney McDaid, Patrick Doherty, Noel Sweeney and Michael Hayes – played pubs, clubs and dancehalls during the […]
More than 420 babies born in first three months of year
MORE than 420 babies were born in Donegal in the first three months of this year. Latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office reveal 421 babies were born in the county between January to March, 2022. The figures show there were in all 16, 131 babies born between January and March of this year. Nationally, […]
New Crolly Distillery to open in the Donegal Gaeltacht
The official opening of the Crolly Distillery in the Donegal Gaeltacht will take place on Wednesday, August 31. Government Chief Whip and Minister for the Gaeltacht agus Sport, Jack Chambers will be there to officially open the new distillery. Drioglann Chroithlí is a new distillery in a building which has been of cultural and economic […]
Gardaí paid over €17,000 to police set of Neeson Movie
GARDAÍ were paid over €17,000 to provide policing cover on the set of the Liam Neeson movie In The Land of Saints and Sinners. Performing ‘non-public duties’ at Hollywood blockbusters, sports events, concerts and the moving of abnormal loads by trucks netted An Garda Síochána in Donegal over €100,000 in the past 18 months. The amount of money being paid by […]
Picture Special: Donegal Rose ‘An amazing experience’
DONEGAL Rose of Tralee Katie McAteer is still taking in all of the amazing experiences she has had over the last few weeks. From visiting the stunning grounds of Carton House in Kildare to sampling the local cuisine on Wexford Quay, the Rathmullan native has had an unforgettable time representing the county at this year’s […]
Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow takes to streets of Letterkenny
The Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow took to the streets of Letterkenny recently as part of its summer roadshow campaign to promote responsible disposal of gum litter. This follows the national launch of the Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow which took place on June 20, which will see the Roadshow travel to locations across all four provinces […]
Over €5,000 to be spent repairing defaced signs
DONEGAL County Council says the cost of repairing or replacing road signs damaged in a spate of vandalism will cost at least €5,000. Dozens of place name plates across the county have been targeted by spray painters daubing out the English spelling while leaving the Irish version intact. Chair of the Irish Language Committee on […]