A LANGUAGE plan for the North Donegal Gaeltacht, encompassing Downings, Fanad, Termon, Creeslough, Gleann Domhain and Gleann Bhairr, has been prepared and will be sent to Údarás na Gaeltachta next Friday. Meetings were held in Downings and Fanad on Monday night followed by a final meeting in Termon on Wednesday to make the public […]
Drop in numbers taking paternity leave
THERE has been a drop in the number of Donegal fathers taking up paternity leave so far this year, according to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. A total of 587 men availed of the Government scheme between January and October 2018 compared to 614 last year during the same period last year. […]
Wind warning issued as ex-hurricane Oscar approaches
A STATUS yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal as ex-hurricane Oscar approaches. The warning, issued by Met Eireann, will be in place from 3pm this afternoon until midday tomorrow. A Spokesperson for Met Eireann said: “Southerly winds will reach mean speeds of 50 to 65 km/h, gusts of 90 to 100 km/h later […]
Man taken to hospital after crash
A MAN was rushed to hospital this morning after a crash involving two articulated trucks on the main Lifford to Raphoe Road. Gardai attended the scene of the collision which to place at approximately 9.45am on the Lifford to Ballindrait Road. A Spokesperson for the Gardai said: “The incident involved two articulated trucks and one […]
Close to €1million in LIS funding announced
CLOSE to €1 million has been announced in the lastest round of Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) funding. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has announced €908,516 in funding for repairs and upgrades to roads and lanes leading to people’s homes across the county. This funding is on top of the €884,000 from […]
Michael D Higgins to meet supporters in Bundoran
MICHAEL D Higgins will visit Donegal later today as the presidential election campaign draws to a close ahead of Friday’s vote. Mr Higgins will meet supporters in Bundoran this evening at 5.30p.m. at the Holyrood Hotel, where local musician Sean Gallagher will perform. A Spokesperson for Mr Higgins said: “As the Presidential campaign draws to […]
Growing problem of steroid abuse in Donegal
THERE is a growing problem of steroid abuse in Donegal, a Letterkenny gym director has warned this week. Bernard Gibbons, Director of IRL Fitness, was speaking to the Donegal News following the launch of a nationwide public information campaign about the dangers of taking illegal steroids. Mr Gibbons said there is definitely […]
Council issue update on weather warning
DONEGAL County Council have issued a further warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Callum overnight advising residents and business owners in Killybegs and Donegal Town to be prepared for flooding. The Council has also taken the decision to close the Pier Car Park in Donegal Town from 4pm this evening. They said based on […]
Donegal hoteliers slam VAT rate hike
THE Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has expressed its deep disappointment at the increase in the tourism VAT rate to 13.5% announced by Minister Donohoe as part of Budget 2019. Paul Diver, Chair of the IHF Donegal branch said the increase is a serious jolt to the tourism industry in Ireland and represents a reckless failure […]
Industrial action suspended at RAP plant
SIPTU members in the Rapid Action Packaging (RAP) plant in Gaoth Dobhair have suspended a 24-hour work stoppage which was due to commence this morning following a proposal from management to enter into a talks process aimed at finding a solution to the dispute. Speaking last night, SIPTU Manufacturing Division Organiser, Teresa Hannick, said: […]