By Róise Collins The Wild Atlantic Camp in Creeslough is preparing to celebrate ten years in business this weekend. Since opening in 2013 the Roarty family have established a state of the art tourism complex that has completely revitalised the small rural village, making it a popular choice for those exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. Advertisement […]
Almost 6,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine discarded in Donegal
by Róise Collins CLOSE to 6,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines were discarded from vaccinations centres in Donegal over a 15 month period. Figures provided to the Donegal News through a Freedom of Information request show that 5,727 doses of the vaccine went unused after being discarded by the HSE at vaccination centres in the county between January […]
Councillors paid over €1.4m wages and expenses in 2022
DONEGAL County Councillors have seen a substantial increase in their salaries having benefited from the first full year of their increased representational payment of almost €10,000. The cost of the 37 councillors in 2022 was €1,470,538 compared with €1.2 million in 2021 including salaries and expenses. Those 37 councillors elected to the local authority in 2019 were […]
New comedy club to open in Letterkenny
THE organiser of a brand new Comedy Club in Letterkenny is hoping to attract more Donegal comedians to the big stage. Michael Aiken (35), a gardener from Letterkenny, has launched Slaughter House Comedy, the newest and most anticipated comedy club opening its doors on July 6 at House Bar, Voodoo in Letterkenny. The comedy club aims to bring audiences laughter […]
Birthday boy Peter wins hospice car draw
By Diarmaid Doherty BIRTHDAY boy Peter Browne knew there might be cake and treats on his special day – what he didn’t expect was a vintage car. But when his name was pulled from the hat in the Donegal Hospice’s charity car draw on Monday, the Manorcunningham man, who turned 78 on the day, was […]
Donegal farmer takes holistic approach
BY DIONNE MEEHAN WITH input costs constantly on the rise a Donegal farmer has decided to take matters into his own hands by making the decision to run his farm 100 per cent chemical free. Cathal Mooney, who is the founder of Heather Hill Farm operates his farm on 10 acres of land based in Dunkineely. […]
Donegal historian’s Titanic TikTok goes viral
A DONEGAL historian has once again gone viral with another interesting historical fact – this time for her knowledge of the Titantic. Katie Charlwood, (35) is a qualified social scientist and the author, presenter, and host of the ‘Who Did What Now’ podcast. Her recent TikTok on the sinking of the Titanic which details the facts around how […]
Almost half of all septic tanks failed inspections last year
ALMOST half of septic tanks in Donegal failed inspections last year, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report on Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems released this week found 44 per cent of septic tanks failed inspections in Donegal in 2022 with 83 per cent of them fixed by the end […]
80th birthday for popular Fanad twins
THERE were celebrations in the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny on last week as twin brothers Charlie and Jimmy McAteer from Ballinacrick in Fanad celebrated their 80th birthdays. Charlie is married to Kathleen and they have seven sons, Martin, Fergus, John Gerard, Kieran, Patrick, Aidan and Enda. Jimmy is married to Bridget and their children […]
Shaun Doherty to be ordained to the priesthood on Sunday
By Diarmaid Doherty FORMER Highland Radio presenter Shaun Doherty will complete his journey to the priesthood with his ordination tomorrow. Family members, parishioners and friends will attend the ordination ceremony at St. Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry. Advertisement The newly ordained Fr Shaun will then celebrate his first Mass in St. Columb’s Church in Derry on […]