Six North West Regional College (NWRC) students from Donegal have received a prestigious SSE Renewables Scholarship to support them in their studies. Journalism student Jonathan Magee from Stranorlar, Journalism student Jason LeMasurier from Buncrana, Media student Noel Cavanagh from Greencastle, Graphic design students Joseph Burnett from Fahan, and Shane McLaughlin from Redcastle, and Engineering student […]
‘Trapped and traumatised’: DCB committee to hear how families are being let down by banking failures
Councillors from the 100% Redress Party have jointly called for urgent action following the publication of the MABS research report Between a Rock and a Hard Place, which examines the lived experience of families affected by defective concrete blocks who are also in mortgage arrears. The councillors said the research is a crucial piece of […]
Deaths in Donegal, this evening, Monday, February 9
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Billy Ramsey, Letterkenny Frank Gallagher, Killybegs Advertisement Dermot (Dermie) Toland, Gortahork Vera Breslin, Glenties Raymond Love, Ramelton Maura Byrne, Falcarragh and Co Leitrim Mary Bridget McDaid, Glengad Gary Foy, Ballybofey Patrick Gallagher, Bunbeg Mary Cassidy, Donegal Town Veronica Bennett, Ardara Dolores Sheridan, Rathmullan Philomena Porter, Mountcharles Brigid […]
Donegal man is new owner of Devenish Island
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By Annie Flynn THE new owner of part of the ancient Devenish Island has said he is open to ideas about how the island could be used in the future. Businessman and senior member of the Orange Order David Mahon has purchased part of the island on Lower Lough Erne. The purchase also includes two off-site […]
Doherty raises flood and coastal erosion issues during Minister’s visit
Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, Deputy Pearse Doherty, has said that communities across the county must now see urgent action on flood and coastal erosion prevention following a productive visit by Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran, who has responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW). Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said: “Years of underinvestment and delays […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland launches new recruitment drive for seasonal posts in Donegal
INLAND Fisheries Ireland(IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire temporary staff in Donegal. Starting salaries of €32,299, per annum pro rata, are on offer, and Seasonal Fisheries Officers can also earn up to €3,910 extra via an unsocial hours allowance. IFI’s Seasonal Fisheries Officers are to be deployed across 16 counties from April […]
‘It’s a fundamental breach of trust’
St Eunan’s Board of Management seek urgent meeting with Minster for Education over funding exclusion
Donegal couple fear rural airbnb closure if short-term rental proposals come into effect
A DONEGAL couple who operate an Airbnb in Trentagh have said they may be forced to close their small rurally located business if proposed short-term rental legislation comes into effect. Jason and Michaela Russell own and operate Hillside Lodge, a small, family-run guest lodge which, they say, provides their main source of income. The couple, along […]
Design changes to Ballymacool active travel project ‘under review’
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DESIGN modifications to Ballymacool Active Travel project are currently under review, Donegal County Council has said. A public information event on October last set out preliminary designs to residents, landlords and businesses located on the R250 Ballymacool Road, and invited feedback on the proposals. The proposed project seeks to establish “a high quality continuous footway and cycleway […]