THE Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a notice of high fire risk (Condition Orange) effective for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses and other dead vegetation exist. The risk is compounded by moderate easterly wind speeds in excess of 20kph in some areas. The risk will […]
Contingency plans in place ahead of hospital strike
SAOLTA Healthcare Group has issued a statement in relation to the planned strike of support staff at Letterkenny University Hospital tomorrow. The said they are continuing to put contingency plans in place in advance of the industrial action which affects up to 425 SIPTU members at LUH. A Spokesperson said: “Across each of the hospitals, […]
Tributes to Manus Kelly pour in
Tributes are being paid to Manus Kelly, the Joule Donegal International three-in-a-row champion who was killed while competing in this year’s event at
Interest grows in home produced food products
SHOWCASING homegrown and locally sourced produce is at the centre of a new food attraction at Raphoe’s Oakfield Park put together by the venue’s head chef and head gardener. The monthly event showcases the huge range of fruit, veg and herbs grown on the grounds of the park and also promotes the use of Donegal […]
Major investment for Coláiste na Carraige
FUNDING of almost €260,000 has been allocated to Coláiste na Carrige to develop sports and fitness facilities at the school. The investment will be used to develop field sports, football pitches and a running track and has been described as “a gamechanger” for the school, local communities, clubs and organisations. Making the announcement this morning, […]
McBrearty elected Cathaoirleach of Lifford/Stranorlar
FRANK McBrearty has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Lifford/Stranorlar Municipal District at the Annual General Meeting this morning. Cllr McBrearty was proposed by Cllr Gerry Crawford and seconded by Cllr Gary Doherty. The Raphoe politician controversially resigned from Fine Gael just days after being elected three week ago. The now independent councillor took over the […]
Nicholas Crossan elected Cathaoirleach of Donegal
INDEPENDENT Councillor Nicholas Crossan has been elected as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council at today’s Annual General Meeting in Lifford. The Buncrana politician was proposed by Cllr Ian McGarvey and seconded by Cllr Frank McBrearty. On this day 25 years ago Cllr Crossan was first elected to Buncrana Town Council. Advertisement Killybegs Councillor Niamh Kennedy […]
Letterkenny interior designer takes on big challenge
LETTERKENNY based interior designer Anne Tuohy took on her biggest challenge yet when she designed a series of glamping villas in Creeslough that are just 19 square metres in size. Anne, founder of interior design company Room Junkie, started work on the project at the Wild Atlantic Way Camp in January and was tasked […]
Investigation after fire breaks out in Raphoe
AN investigation has been launched following the outbreak of a fire at a property on the Diamond in Raphoe in the early hours of this morning. The fire broke out at around 4am and fire fighters managed to get the blaze under control but considerable damage has been caused. A Spokesperson for the Gardai told […]
Donegal sheep farmer scoops massive €76,000
A SHEEP farmer living in Donegal but originally from County Down spun the Winning Streak wheel and won a total of €76,000 when he appeared on the National Lottery TV game show last Saturday. Another Donegal man, who has been living in Dublin for more than 10 years scooped €36,000 on the same show – […]