An exciting project is making its mark in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht
Three per cent of complaints about children’s public services from Donegal – report
THREE per cent of complaints about children’s public services came from Donegal, the Office of Children’s Ombudsman’s (OCO) annual report for 2024 has revealed. The report, ‘Tomorrow Starts with Us’ shows that a total of 1,772 contacts about complaints were made to the OCO last year. Almost one in five complaints related to more than […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: Still young enough to fulfill his dreams
Recently retired from Donegal ETB, Ciaran Cunningham talks of his love of photography and poetry
Volunteers are sought for meals on wheels service
By Paul McElwee A call has been made for volunteers to come on board at Lifford Old Courthouse as they look to add to their roster for the local meals on wheels service. Operating out of the Courthouse, the service covers Lifford, Ballindrait, Raphoe, Castlefin and Porthall, supplying much-needed meals to those in need. Advertisement […]
An Bord Pleanála refuse Creeslough redevelopment
Planning permission for the redevelopment of a site in Creeslough where 10 people lost their lives in 2022 has been refused. An Bord Pleanala has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of a shop and filling station on the site. Ten people were killed in the Creeslough explosion in October […]
Gardaí remain at scene of serious collision
Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of a collision this afternoon. The road traffic collision occured at 11.20am this morning in Rashedoge. A garda spokesperson told the Donegal News: “Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Rashedoge, Co. Donegal that occurred at approximately 11:20am this […]
Concert raises more than €7,500 for Donegal Domestic Violence Services
AN Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Niamh Kennedy presented a cheque of €7,525 to Dr. Marie Hainsworth, CEO of Donegal Domestic Violence Services, the proceeds of a special concert with Moya Brennan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and guests. The concert took place in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Good Friday, April 18. The guest performers on the night included The […]
Meet Ollie the dog bringing joy to young hospital patients
Meet Ollie the therapy dog who is bring much joy to young hospital patients of the Saolta University Health Care Group. Ollie is an eight- year-old Malshi, he is the first four legged team member in the Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway (UHG). Every Thursday after a thorough brushing and grooming Ollie puts on […]
Two hospitalised after car left road and entered a field
A DRIVER and passenger were taken to hospital following when a vehicle left the road and entered a field. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision involving one vehicle that occurred on the R257 at Stramartin, Derrybeg, on Thursday, June 12 at approximately 11.18am. The vehicle involved was travelling from Lunniagh towards Derrybeg when it left the road […]