DONEGAL has the lowest rates of breastfeeding in Ireland and the world, according to the latest data from the HSE. Donegal is currently the only county in Ireland where less that 35% of mothers are breastfeeding their babies. Meanwhile, Ireland comes in last when mothers from Europe, Africa, Asia and America are ranked in […]
Councils welcome Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD visit to the region
The recently established North West Regional growth structures are set to get a boost this weekend when Taoiseach Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. visits the region. The Taoiseach will be meeting with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, the Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council Cllr Maolíosa McHugh and Chief […]
Tragic death of Donegal teenager told today at inquest
A fifteen year old girl from Ballybofey wrote her mother a note to say how proud she was of her hours before taking her own life, an inquest in Letterkenny heard today. Shannon Gallagher, a Finn Valley School student, was pronounced dead in the early hours of December 13th, 2012 just six weeks after her younger […]
Farmers concerned about complying with slurry spreading
Farmers in Donegal who are concerned about breaching regulations concerning the spreading of slurry are being asked to contact the Nitrates Section of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine by Saturday 14 October, at the latest, to avail of some flexibility with regards to the spreading of slurry. The Good Agricultural Practice […]
Raphoe woman appointed as IDA Press and PR Manager
IDA Ireland, Ireland’s Foreign Direct Investment Agency has appointed Céline Crawford as Press and PR Manager. In her new role Céline will be responsible for managing a strong team who deliver IDA Ireland’s communications strategy with a vision to be the best and most successful Investment Promotion Agency in the world. Originally from Raphoe, […]
Council update on South Donegal floods
As a result of the extended period of heavy rainfall experienced yesterday, 4th October 2017, Donegal County Council’s Road’s crews responded to reports of flooding at a number of locations in Killybegs and the surrounding areas. The Council’s Roads Service received it’s first call at 6pm and our crews were on the ground from […]
South Donegal devastated by floods
South Donegal has been hit with a ‘disastourous’ flood following heavy rainfall and a high tide yesterday evening. Homes, businesses and a primary school in Killybegs were all seriously effected. Donegal County Council and the Fire Service were assisting the public from around 6pm yesterday. Advertisement Fintra Primary School were helped by local residents to […]
New innovative Driving Module programme for Students at Carndonagh Community School
Carndonagh Community School have launched a new innovative driving module programme for their Leaving Applied Certificate (LAC) students. This new programme is the first of its kind in Donegal and indeed in Ireland and will be facilitated by the Pro Social Drivers Programme. This programme is about educating our young people on driving safely […]
Father’s move to Spain inspired this young Convoy singer-songwriter
A YOUNG man from Convoy is making his way in the music scene after securing a First Class Honours Degree at Queens University, Belfast. Joel Harkin, 23, graduated from one of the UK’s top universities with a degree in Music Technology and Sonic Arts earlier this year. Since leaving university, he has now developed […]
Rainfall warning for Donegal
A rainfall warning has been issued for Donegal as the county sees heavy down pours this morning. Met Eireann issued a status yellow warning for Donegal, while the rest of the country is set to get drier. Advertisement Heavy rain can be expected throughout the rest of the day and for a time overnight. […]