A ST JOHNSTON man has marked his 60th birthday by raising more than €11,000 for a family who are currently in Holland where their young son is receiving specialist medical treatment. Tony McBrearty celebrated his milestone birthday in Maggie’s Tavern in St Johnston, where he raised an amazing €11,750 for the McCrossan family. This money will […]
Anglers voice concerns about river pollution from sheep dip tanks
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By Róise Collins ANGLERS have shared their frustration and anger at the serious pollution they encounter in Donegal rivers caused by sheep dip tanks, claiming that the Inland Fisheries Ireland Environmental Office have failed to sanction those responsible. The comments are in response to the publication of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
No child should dread returning to school because of unkindness from their classmates
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One of the hardest aspects of parenting is trying to protect our children from external sources that cause them upset – namely, their friendship group if things turn sour. It’s our instinct to wrap them up in bubble wrap in an attempt to shield them from any and all sadness. The reality is though, that […]
iCare to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding
CONFIRMATION that Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education (iCARE) is to receive €200,000 in recurring annual funding has been welcomed by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue. Established in September 2000 by a small group of parents, iCARE supports individuals with autism and their families in the Inishowen area. Speaking at the official funding announcement in Buncrana […]
Irish settlers’ diverse roles in Native American history unveiled by TG4 in Éire agus Na Chéad Naisiún
TG4 is proud to present Éire agus Na Chéad Naisiúin, a landmark documentary which uncovers the untold story of Irish interaction with the First Nations of North America. Filmed as a road movie across the U.S., this compelling film offers a dual perspective—examining the Irish immigrant experience through both our own lens and that of […]
Support group to host Donegal events for grieving parents
BEREAVEMENT support group Anam Cara is holding an information session in Donegal for parents who have experienced the death of a child. It will be held at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, on Tuesday, September 9 from 7pm to 9pm. The following morning, a second session at the same venue, aimed at professionals who come […]
Final call for Donegal volunteers to register for the Big Beach Clean 2025
More than 200 volunteers in County Donegal are already registered and set to join Clean Coasts for the Big Beach Clean this September 19 to 21. Supported by Kia Ireland, the Big Beach Clean is an annual call-to-action as part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), a global initiative led by Ocean Conservancy to mark […]
Dash cam footage sought by gardaí investigating alleged Letterkenny assault
Dash cam footage is being sought by gardaí investigating an alleged assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí say they are particularly interested in any sightings of or dash-cam footage of a man on foot in the area who is described as being in his early 60s, of stocky build, with grey/white hair, following the alleged incident on the Ramelton […]
Donegal Garda speed vans collect almost €1m in 30 months
Donegal Garda speed vans collect almost €1m in 30 months. That’s according to figures released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, who has called for a get-tough approach to those who are caught doing excessive speeds on our rural roads. The MEP has called for a greater concentration of speed vans at accident black spots and […]
The eyes and fists of our coastal defences
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The fascinating history behind Donegal’s many coastal towers