THE DEPARTMENT of Social Protection has issued an apology to the family of a Kilcar woman who they wrongly accused of being overpaid in non contributory state pension. Following the death of Mary McBrearty in April 2015 the Department contacted her son Conail who was the executor of her will after they felt there were […]
Whiskey to revive iconic site in west Donegal
THERE was a tourism boost for the Crolly area this week with the announcement that a new whiskey distillery and visitors’ centre will open at Coillín Darach. Údarás na Gaeltachta has provided financial support for the project to the tune of €121,000 and will involve the refurbishment of the old Crolly doll factory. […]
St Patrick’s Day parade guide
THOUSANDS of people across the county will turn out to support their local St Patrick’s Day parade today. Committees have been busy organising the festivities over the last few months and there is events planned right across the county. LETTERKENNY This year the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade will celebrate Celtic Culture in anticipation of […]
Council paid almost €123,000 to security firm
DONEGAL County Council paid a security company almost €123,000 for the surveillance of homes that were destroyed and needed to be evacuated after the August floods. The figures provided to the Donegal News under Freedom of Information Act show that more than €700 a day was paid by the Council to the company for 24-hour […]
Packie Bonner’s Italia ’90 save voted top Irish moment
PACKIE Bonner’s penalty save at the Italia ’90 World Cup has been voted the favourite Irish moment ever, according to a new survey. One in five people (21 per cent) of those who took part voted for the Burtonport native’s save against Romania. Advertisement Other favourite moments included the vote to legalise same-sex marriage in […]
Burglars gain entry to Ramelton home with stolen key
BURGLARS broke into a home in Ramelton in the early hours of Sunday morning using a stolen key. Gardai in Milford are investigating the burglary which occurred in the Gortin area and they believe the incident happened between 3am and 8.30am. A number of items were taken along with a sum of cash. Gardai are […]
McGuinness family seek support for charity walk
THE family of the late Martin McGuinness is urging the public to support a fundraising charity walk in his memory in Donegal later this month. ‘The Chieftain’s Walk’ will go from Derry to An Grianán on Sunday, March 25 and will raise funds for the cross-border North West Cancer Centre and is also designed to […]
Major treatment plant upgrade to begin in May
IRISH Water has announced that work on the €9 million upgrade of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Wastewater treatment plant will begin in May. The upgrade is set to increase the treatment capacity of the plant to meet the current needs of the town and to allow for growth. Colm Claffey, Irish Water’s Infrastructure […]
Plans revived for €100 million data centre
PLANS for a €100 million data centre at Bridgend have taken a step forward this week with confirmation that negotiations are taking place with an anchor tenant. A planning application has been submitted to Donegal County Council to renew the permission for the development which was originally granted back in 2013. Dungiven […]
Tory Island hotel to stay closed at Easter
THE OWNERS of the hotel on Tory Island have decided not to reopen for Easter because of the uncertainty surrounding the ferry service. Patricia Doherty, owner of Tory Island Harbour View Hotel, said they will be reviewing the situation after that. Ms Doherty said they do not want their guests getting into […]