WITH temperatures across the county soaring the ISPCA has issued advice for pet owners on how to keep their pets safe during the heatwave. They are advising pet owners to be mindful that pets can quickly become dehydrated and overheat. It is best to walk dogs early in the morning and late in the evening […]
Inishowen counts down to the start of the Irish Open
WITH just over one week to go before thousands of golfing fans descend on Ballyliffin for the first ever Dubai Duty Free Irish Open communities right across the Inishowen Peninsula have been working round the clock to get their own towns and villages looking their very best for this special occasion. Newly elected Cathaoirleach of […]
Donegal water supplies at risk
IRISH Water has issued an appeal to the public to conserve water as the prolonged dry spell is putting pressure on water supplies. The company has identified Donegal as a county that is at risk while they have imposed restrictions in other parts of the country. In a statement today they said: “Irish Water is […]
Donegal barman wins All Ireland cocktail competition
DONEGAL bartender Padraig Storey has won an All Ireland Cocktail making competition. The Ballyshannon native, who works in The Front Door Pub in Galway has been crowned All Ireland Cocktail Making Champion after winning the national final of the Jameson Barrelman Challenge. Padraig has been working in the City Centre bar for almost a year […]
Donegal has the worst ranking for waste management
DONEGAL has been ranked the worst county in the country for managing waste, according to research undertaken by RTÉ Investigates. The programme went undercover for the last six months to investigate illegal dumping and how councils regulate and prosecute waste offenders. Donegal proved the poorest performing council in Ireland for its inspection rate of its […]
Substantial increase in arrests over the Rally weekend
THERE was a substantial increase in arrests over the Rally weekend in Letterkenny with a special sitting of the District Court held on Saturday night by Judge Paul Kelly. Almost 70 arrests had been made up to yesterday afternoon for public order, drink driving, dangerous driving and drug offences. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday […]
Wind warning issued ahead of Storm Hector
A STATUS Orange wind warning has been issued for Donegal by Met Eireann which will come into effect this evening. The warning, also extended to Galway, Mayo and Sligo, will be in place from tonight at 9pm to tomorrow morning at 10am. A Spokesperson for Met Eireann said: “On Wednesday evening and night and for […]
Safety campaign launched ahead of Donegal Rally
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group, has issued a road safety appeal to everyone attending the Joule Donegal International to “Keep the Race in its Place”. “The Rally enthusiasts are predominantly young men, and we want to get the message directly to this ‘at risk’ group who follow the sport” says Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety […]
Meeting in Kerrykeel over sewage scheme plans
A PUBLIC information meeting is being held in Kerrykeel this evening when Irish Water will present plans for a new sewage scheme for the area. A new wastewater treatment plant will be built in an effort to stop untreated wastewater being discharged into the Burnside River which flows into Mulroy Bay. Irish Water is working […]
€600,000 in grants for childcare in Donegal
MORE than 20 creches and childcare centres in Donegal are to receive grants under a €600,000 funding package from the Government. The funding will provide dozens of new childcare places for youngsters of school age and younger. Making the announcement Minister Joe McHugh TD (FG) said: “Every parent knows the importance of high-quality, affordable and […]